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…
With fall in full swing, residents throughout Layton, Utah are busy keeping up with back-to-school schedules. During this time of year, it’s easy for many homeowners to forget to maintain a regular tree care schedule. When you don’t take the time to examine your trees it can put you, your family, and your property at…
At Mountain West Arbor Care, we have seen plenty of cases of tree damage and death due to the misapplication of certain herbicides. Damage from herbicide exposure can be extensive and is often permanent, resulting in the loss of valuable trees. While there is a wide variety of herbicides to choose from, it’s important to note that…
In Provo, Utah, Ash trees are one of the most beautiful trees that make up the Wasatch landscape. Not only do they add character to our property, prevent erosion and provide a powerful barrier against summertime heat. Unfortunately though, Ash trees are also known to fall prey to Emerald Ash Borers. In fact, EAB is…
Mountain West Arbor Care is back in Idaho Falls providing our customers tree maintenance services. With the weather already heating up we wanted to provide our friends in Idaho Falls with some helpful summer tree maintenance tips. These suggestions can go a long way toward ensuring your trees remain healthy throughout the summer months. Pruning…
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, a time to remember and celebrate the lives of those whom have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Mountain West Arbor Care supports the men and women of our military forces both here and abroad and feels overwhelming gratitude to those who have given their lives for our…
Our Mountain West Arbor Care ISA Certified Arborists continue to make their way through Idaho, this week bringing preventative tree care service to our friends in Rigby and Rexburg. While traveling throughout Idaho and assisting our customers we’ve encountered a variety of tree care situations and have fielded a variety of questions. While walking the…