When you build a greenhouse, you’re transforming the growing space within it into prime real estate for your operation or hobby. If you’re buying a greenhouse, on the other hand, you’re investing in that real estate as a valuable asset. And you’d want to have insurance to cover your assets— wouldn’t you? Whether you’re open… [Read More]
The Tree Care Company’s Guide to Drone Insurance
While the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) has announced the annual TCI Expo slated to take place this October in Baltimore has been canceled, industry experts are looking to new sources to learn about the latest technology available in arboriculture. Some are turning to drone technology with great interest. How can drones be used to… [Read More]
Economic Benefits of Hemp Growing for Commercial Growers
Decades of activism in support of regulatory changes that would allow for hemp growing ultimately won out in the 2018 Farm Bill. Citing research conducted by Vote Hemp, NPR reported that land licensed for hemp cultivation expanded 445% between 2018 and 2019, from 112,000 acres to 510,000. While hemp is also grown for food products,… [Read More]
Construction Insurance Needs and Potential Subcontractor Concerns
A 2020 survey of contractors conducted by Levelset and Fieldwire found that 28% of respondents said they always finish projects by their deadline and within the established budget. In the construction industry, there are lots of opportunities for work to slide off course. While collaborating with subcontractors is indispensable, there are many potential obstacles that… [Read More]
Why Should Arborists Maintain Fast Growing Trees?
Fast-growing trees like sycamores, sorrels and red oaks can be a real hassle for tree maintenance and utility professionals. When they overgrow, they become power-outage and safety risks for entire neighborhoods. Tree-related issues are a leading nationwide cause of such outages, according to the Tree Care Industry Association.) On the other hand, homeowners often want… [Read More]
Aeroponic, Aquaponic, & Hydroponic Vertical Farms: Which Is Best?
Techniques for vertical farming, which is also known as indoor farming, have evolved substantially over the past century. What was once a mostly theoretical concept championed by preservationists and forward-thinking academics has become a widely practiced pursuit for hobbyists and commercial growers alike. In the interest of growing plants locally and in more densely built… [Read More]
How To Start a Tree Service Business in 4 Steps
How To Start a Tree Service Business: Follow These 4 Steps There are many different reasons that people are driven to start an tree service business. Franchise owner Christina Rancilio, who joined the trade after leaving a career in the tech industry, was recently profiled by Tree Care Industry Magazine. Rancilio was drawn to the… [Read More]
How Should Tree Service Businesses Manage Post-Storm Recovery?
The tree care business is a challenging one. Routine tree maintenance is difficult enough that it requires specialized support crews and heavy machinery, and storms only add to this complexity, presenting new hazards and creating situations where tree service is essential for restoring local infrastructure. With the Atlantic hurricane season currently in full effect on… [Read More]
What Tree Service Insurance Does My Company Need?
What You Need To Know About Arborist Insurance Needs It’s a fact of life that if you run a business, you need to make sure it is properly insured. Tree service insurance requirements surpass the needs of other small businesses. Why is that the case? First of all, tree service providers offer an indispensable service… [Read More]
Is Vertical Growing the Future of Floriculture?
Vertical growing techniques have been pioneered by growers who were driven to solve agriculture-related problems pertaining to land use, efficiency, food miles and water availability. Ornamental vertical growing, however, demonstrates that these strategies can have big benefits for the commercial production of decorative plants, like industrial floriculture, as well as for the beautification of homes… [Read More]