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]

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]

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 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]

Whether you’re new to the trade or you feel like you live your whole life in the air, knowing how to properly market a tree service business is instrumental for success. Without proactive marketing efforts, client bases can stall out and slowly deteriorate. Marketing is important for ensuring that businesses continue to add customers, allowing… [Read More]

Risk management is a top priority for every tree care business, as lackluster health and safety practices can lead to serious on-the-job injuries, even deaths. From the moment tree professionals set foot on a job site, there should be clear policies and procedures in place to protect them from both known and potential threats. According… [Read More]

It’s no secret that the tree care industry has seen its share of challenges over the past few years. Perhaps chief among them is finding qualified workers, and getting them to stay. The seasonal nature of tree services presents many challenges but is not unique. According to Landscape Business, 92% of green industry businesses, which… [Read More]

The work of an arborist can save lives. Proper utility line clearing keeps power lines suspended where they are supposed to be and prevents an array of safety problems. Perhaps no issue that is created by improper utility line clearing is more significant than wildfires.  Across the country, especially in western states with dryer climates… [Read More]

Chainsaws are an invaluable tool for arborists working in utility line clearance, tree pruning and vegetation management. But like most heavy-duty machinery, proper chainsaw repair and maintenance is paramount to ensure consistent performance and prevent accidents. Roughly 36,000 people are treated for chainsaw-related injuries each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,… [Read More]

In our previous blogs, we reviewed the basics of crane safety, going step by step through everything from setting up to landing zones. Here, we examine the varied types of chokers and slings, the best use for each and how to stay safe throughout the process of fastening them.  What Are Chokers and Slings? Chokers… [Read More]