With Thanksgiving just a few days away, you may have noticed that your trees are just about bare this winter season. Now that most trees have lost their leaves, it’s an excellent time to assess their safety and condition. Winter is the ideal time to prune most tree varieties. During the dormant season, a tree…
In Holladay, Utah the winter can be especially hazardous when it comes to the health and structure of your trees. Winter winds can send weak branches or an entire tree to the ground while freezing rain brings it’s own troubles. Fortunately though, the damage caused by winter weather, can often be mitigated with preventative tree…
In Holladay, Utah, homeowners never really know if the winter will bring mild temperatures or weeks of ice and snow. When it comes to preventative tree care, it’s best to prepare for the worst, and hope for the best. Winter tree damage is usually dependent on a few key factors: the location, type of tree,…
In Provo, Utah the Bertrand Harrison Arboretum is home to over nine hundred species of indigenous American trees that display the color and atmosphere of the changing seasons. However, when you look out into your own backyard, you may notice that your trees aren’t looking as great as they used too. That’s why it’s important…
The certified arborists at Mountain West Arbor Care are in beautiful Ogden, Utah this week, providing homeowners with pruning and preventative tree care services to help prepare for the colder months ahead. There are a variety of reasons why fall pruning is important. The first and foremost most is keeping people safe. A dead tree…
Are you tired of dealing with a troublesome tree stump? Choosing to have a tree stump removed can benefit your property in a variety of ways. At Mountain West Arbor Care our certified arborists want to provide homeowners in Ogden, Utah with the following reasons why a tree stump should be removed. Appearance One of…
Beautiful, fully developed trees are some of Logan, Utah’s most valuable assets. But did you know that it takes decades (or even longer) for trees to grow all their gorgeous foliage and reach their admirable heights? Unfortunately, trees can be damaged or killed by a wide variety of construction activities. Careful planning and coordination with…
In Logan, Utah one of the major causes of tree failure is root damage. When a tree’s root system has been extensively damaged, the tree can become an unwanted safety hazard. Not only can it fall to the ground, it can fall onto your car, house or even a loved one. While it’s common to…
Does your neighbor have a tree that extends beyond their property, perhaps even stretching precariously over your residence? Or do you have a tree that has branches hanging over your neighbor’s yard? Do you ever wonder who would be held responsible for any property damage or cleanup caused by neighboring trees? Homeowners in Logan, Utah,…
Like all living things, trees need to be cared for and maintained, especially when they’re in an urban environment like Logan, Utah. Tree care can be incredibly dangerous, even for an ISA certified arborist. Nonetheless, many DIY homeowners attempt to prune or removed dead trees, often with disastrous results. The work of a certified arborist…