Heavy Snow vs. Big Tree.

A true clash of the titans.  When heavy snowfall hits Northern Nevada trees may be collateral damage.  When trees are affected by snow your first impression may be to start sawing off damaged branches.  Stop!  Homeowners in the Reno area should first assess the condition of the tree to avoid further destruction or injury.

Here are some tips to care for snow-damaged trees –

1.  Check the surroundings for hazards.

2.  Contact the city if applicable when down trees cover sidewalks.

3.  Be careful in removing snow from tree limbs.

4.  Don’t over-prune.

5.  This is NOT a DIY job.

As to that final point, don’t try to be Paul Bunyan!  Please call the Tree Professionals right away.  That is why they have that name.  Headed up by Greg Chavez they are trained to handle any winter emergencies that may befall the trees or shrubs in your Reno area backyard.  If snow harms your tree(s) call them at (775) 420-8694.

Tree Removal…Safety First!

Above all else, when you are removing a tree from your Reno area property it is always about safety.  If done improperly people and pets can be hurt.  Tree trimming operations require climbing and pruning, often with portable power tools like chainsaws, trimmers, and an aerial lift.  Unless you are Paul Bunyan, these may not be items that you keep around the house.

Here are some of the steps that a true tree professional will take –

1.  Protection of the hands with leather lineman’s gloves

2.  Make sure everyone at the site including passersby are safe

3.  Don’t use tools that conduct electricity

4.  Keep a minimum distance from power lines

5.  A thorough inspection of cracks and other weaknesses before the climb

Safety first when trimming or entirely removing a tree is absolutely essential!  That is why Greg and his team at The Tree Professionals take great pride in their safety record.  It will always be their top priority when they set foot on your property.  When it is time to remove or trim one or more trees on your Northern Nevada land call The Tree Professionals at (775) 420-8694.

Out Darn Stump.

With apologies to Shakespeare, an unsightly tree stump is like an annoying looking spot on an otherwise pristine article of clothing.  Do you like looking at old tree stumps when you peer outside of your window?  What do you think that neighbors and people driving by your property think of them?

Here are some other reasons why stump removal should be a high priority –

1. They are downright dangerous!  Anyone can trip over them.

2.  When they decay they attract insects.

3.  Something called “sucker growth” continues from the stump itself.

4.  Stumps harbor disease that can spread to healthy plants on your property.

Stumps or no stumps that is the question (again, apologies to the Bard).  Unsightly, decaying tree stumps on your property is NOT the business.  Removing them IS the business of The Tree Professional.  Greg and his team will remove tree stumps quickly, efficiently, economically, and completely.  If you live in the Reno area call him today at (775) 420-8694.

Come, Gaze upon the Beauty.

People find beauty in different ways.  Maybe it is a sunset, the look of a new car, the unique smile of a new-born baby, and many other things.  When you walk outside of your home are you taken by the beauty of your property?  If not, maybe you could be soon.  That would be spectacular, wouldn’t it?

The trees that grow on your property should not only provide shade, but an eye-appealing site as well.  We invite you to take a look at our portrait gallery.  Please go to the website www.thetreeprofessional.com to see the work that we have done to beautify homes and businesses in the Reno area.

Yes, we are rightfully named The Tree Professionals because for many years we have trimmed, cut, or even removed (if necessary) the trees that make Northern Nevada so breath-taking.  Does the word beauty come to mind when you walk outside of your door?  Make it so by calling us…The Tree Professionals at (775) 420-8694.

ZAAAP!

There is a sound we never want to hear if you or a loved one are climbing one of your trees to do your own trimming.  It’s “shocking” how many homeowners are injured trying to trim trees near overhead electrical wires.  Tackling a project on your own that may otherwise cost some money certainly can be gratifying, but come on!  Where do you draw the line?

Terrible accidents can happen when a homeowner uses pole-mounted cutting tools and/or metal ladders to trim backyard trees and shrubs. Too often, an energized overhead wire is not noticed and is touched by pruning tools, causing injury or death…ZAAAP!  You know better, right?  Don’t try to be the Paul Bunyan of Northern Nevada.

So, there it is.  You can try to be a hero and save a few bucks, or you can call The Tree Professional.  That’s right www.thetreeprofessional.com Reno’s premier tree removal, trimming, and pruning service.  Greg and his crew are used to dancing with electrical wires.  Let them do the dirty work!  Call (775) 420-8694 today.

Have You been Pruning?

No, not from the sun…although it is good to keep an eye on that as well.  What have you done about your spring-flowering trees and shrubs?  Trees and shrubs that bloom in the spring season such as lilac, rhododendron, magnolia, mock orange and forsythia, all bear flowers on wood formed the previous year.

Arborists have determined that the best time to prune these plants is immediately after they finish flowering in late spring.  Since summer is underway, it is really important to keep your spring bloomers be as healthy as possible by removing 1/4 to 1/2 of the oldest shoots all the way to the ground - this will allow younger stems to thrive.

Your local arborists are The Tree Professionals serving all of the Reno area.  They have been pruning all types of trees in Northern Nevada for many years.  Whatever is needed on your property, trimming, pruning, removal, or hauling please give Greg and his team a call for your next important tree-care project at (775) 420-8694.

Whose Tree is that Anyway?

Hey, I get no respect, no respect at all.  With apologies to the late Rodney Dangerfield trees don’t respect property lines.  That can be very problematic for maintaining good neighbor relations.  Overhanging branches can cause more problems.  Branches can break, wildlife can come over to the next property for a bite to eat, etc.

Large branches, of course, take considerably more care in removing than smaller, thinner branches, especially from the standpoint of safety. Cutting the branch in manageable sections allows for a simpler, safer procedure. If the branch is large and thick, please hire a tree service for the job to protect yourself and your investment.

There is a lot at stake here.  If you love to climb go to one of those indoor rock climbing parks!  When large branches need to be moved call a tree professional.  In Northern Nevada that is The Tree Professional.  We are the Reno area’s top tree trimming and removal service.  Call us today and we’ll come out.  That phone number is (775) 420-8694.

Hiring a Trustworthy Tree Removal Service.

There are dozens of people in the Reno area with a chainsaw that can take down a tree.  How many of them are licensed and bonded?  What sort of background do they have in the art of tree removal.  Make no mistake about it, tree removal IS an art!  If you are trying to save a few bucks you could be sorely disappointed or worse.

Here are some tips in hiring the right company –

1.  Check the BBB.

2.  See if the company is licensed and registered to work in this area.

3.  Ask if they have a certified arborist on staff.

4.  Make sure they have liability and worker’s comp insurance.

5.  Get a written contract with whomever you hire.

Tree removal service in Reno and Northern Nevada is a very precise and professional undertaking.  Do NOT take it lightly!  Would you hire just any dentist or doctor?  Call Greg Chavez of The Tree Professionals.  He and his team will take care of any issues you have on your property regarding tree removal.  That number is (775) 420-8694.

Who Planted that Tree…George Washington?

Trees are not like any other living organism.  They are monuments.  They may have been growing on what is now your property for centuries.  Determining when it is time to remove one should come with careful consideration.  One thing you DON’T want to do is just hang on to a dead or dying tree because of its history!

When you hear about a legendary tree reaching the end of its life it conjures up a question that people have asked for time immemorial.  Should I cut down a large, healthy, mature tree on my property?  Is it now, or is it about to cause structural damage?  That applies not only to the part that you can see, but what is happening underground as well.

To properly assess this question, you turn to a tree professional.  Voila, you have a tree professional right here in the Reno area!  He is Greg Chavez and his team at thetreeprofessional.com.  Leave this important decision to the arborists.  Call Greg today to come out to your property at (775) 420-8694.

These Reviews Will Definitely Convince You.

If these were not 100% true you would swear they were staged!  Well, we invite you to visit the customer reviews page on our new website www.thetreeprofessional.com.  We are not known throughout Northern Nevada by being anything less than professionals, but it sure is nice to get these rave reviews about our work.

Here are some examples.  David S. said…”I hired (them) on the advice of a friend.  I am so glad that I did”.  Pete Vossler says…“they are exactly what their name (says)”.  Teresa K. chimes in.  “I will call them (again) for any tree jobs”.  Gary B. put it succinctly.  “Great job, cleaned up good, price was right”.

And on and on it goes.  Satisfied customers continue to heap praise upon Greg and our amazing team of tree professionals.  We are known in the Reno area as a premier tree and shrub maintenance and removal pros.  Be the next review on the list.  Call The Tree Professional anytime at (775) 420-8694.

Look up in the Sky…It’s Greg!

When was the last time that you climbed a tree on your property with a chain saw in your hand or strapped to your body?  Really?  I didn’t think so!  Who does that?  A tree professional does that and that should be it!  It must be someone with years of experience and sometimes, the courage of a high-wire walker.

The alternative is to allow trees on your land to grow wildly without trimming.  When you do that, you subject your home and possibly your family to harm.  Trees don’t announce when they are about to topple or shed branches.  Sometimes it is the weather or maybe it is age or disease that causes it to happen.

I am Greg Chavez.  My crew and I are Northern Nevada’s tree professionals.  If you are skeptical visit www.thetreeprofessional.com.  Look at our photo gallery.  There I am flirting with the clouds with a chain saw in my hand!  Call me for any removal or trimming that needs to be done on your Reno area property at (775) 420-8694.

To Prune or Not to Prune…that is the Question.

With all due respect to The Bard, that is the question here.  Many landscape disappointments can be avoided if you know when to prune your trees and shrubs. Flower-producing wood might be eliminated inadvertently because of pruning too late or early. Pruning at the right time will avoid some of that disappointment.

Here is a tip…A general rule of thumb in regards to flowering plants is that they generally need three months of vegetational growth in order to set the flowers for the upcoming growing season.  For the most part, the pruning season in Northern Nevada is either behind us or ahead of us.  This is just a helpful tip for the remainder of 2018.

I know, I’ll bet a tree professional knows the answers to your pruning and tree removal questions.  Best of all, he or she also knows the proper and safe way to do it!  In that latter case we are very fortunate to have THE Tree Professional right here in Reno.  When you need trees or shrubs removed call Greg and the team immediately at (775) 420-8694.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow.

Well, up to a point, of course.  At some point in Northern Nevada the snow creates great havoc with people and shrubbery.  Just ask the Donner party!  Seriously, we want to impart some practical tips on what snowy conditions mean for trees and shrubs in the Reno area.  You need to be prepared for the worst.

If they become damaged pruning is the option.  It is always safety first.  Have a professional inspect your tree(s) for power line contact.  A certified arborist needs to deal with the situation.  Do NOT use a ladder to try to remove excess snow from branches!  Do not leave any stubs when pruning.  The sharpest possible tools must be used.

This is a job for a tree professional.  No, this is a job for THE TREE PROFESSIONAL!  And, guess what?  He is in your back yard.  He is Greg Chavez.  Just visit thetreeprofessional.com and see for yourself.  When heavy snowfall hits the Reno area call the Tree Professional immediately at (775) 420-8694.

Did you Notice that Tree?

Perhaps you own a business in the Reno area and you open your doors every day without taking a careful look around your property.  Sometimes, business owners are so absorbed in the bottom line they forget about natural hazards that lurk just outside the front door.  Maybe it is that tree that is coming dangerously close to your building.

Before winter hits with all of its fury, this would be an excellent time to address that issue.  A fallen tree at the wrong time in the wrong place can set your business back for days…or worse, actually harm a customer!  No, no, no not my bread and butter…you need to act immediately if you notice a potentially harmful tree.

Greg Chavez to the rescue!  Greg and his team at The Tree Professionals (nice name, indeed) will handle that menacing tree once and for all quickly and safely.  The Tree Professionals are Northern Nevada’s commercial tree removal experts.  Today is the day to give them a call…just leave a message if it’s nighttime at (775) 420-8694.

Getting Trimmed Before the Snow Flies.

Hedges and shrubs make your home and property something you can be proud of.  If they are not properly cared for your estate might start looking like Wuthering Heights!  Everyone notices your landscaping.  Even if the inside of your home is a mess, the way your property looks reflects on your family every time someone drives by.

Just look at the practical side of the equation.  If a shrub or hedge has grown into a pathway it creates not only an eyesore, but a hazard.  The proper trimming and maintenance of those living accent pieces is the difference of how you and the public look at your living conditions.  Sometimes people just let things get away from them.

Before winter really sets in this is a great time to have the work done.  The right choice every time is The Tree Professional.  Greg Chavez and his hardworking crew are Reno’s shrub and hedge trimming pros.  Before much longer you will have to wait until spring, so do it now!  Call the Tree Professionals of Northern Nevada at (775) 420-8694. 

Tree Huggers Stay Away!

This a tree you DO NOT want to hug.  It’s a tree that has fallen on or next to a power line.  About one out of five unplanned power outages in America are caused by trees and other vegetation growing too close to power lines.  High winds in Northern Nevada can (and often do) cause trees to fall on lines of communication.

Trees and electricity don’t mix!  Just having a tree growing too close to a power line is a source of great potential danger.  There is the risk of fire in dry conditions.  Electricity can travel from the top of the tree directly to the ground.  Obviously, those that touch such foliage are subject to shock and even electrocution.

So, what’s next?  The answer is obvious.  In the Reno area you call the Tree Professional.  He is Greg Chavez…Northern Nevada’s safe tree remover.  Let his years of expertise come into play as he removes those potential hazards from your property.  Don’t even THINK about doing it yourself!  Call Greg Chavez of The Tree Professional at (775) 420-8694.

Trees…and the Upcoming Winter.

It won’t be long now.  Your trees have a way of communicating that the season is changing.  They are sitting on your property asking to be “groomed”.  As the leaves begin to change color and eventually shed it’s important as property owners to give your trees a helping hand as they prepare for our often harsh and cold Northern Nevada winter.

Here are some tips to prepare for the next season –

1.  Before you start…clean up the dead trees and limbs.

2.  A very important step in the process is pruning.

3.  Give your trees a little extra water…they are thirsty in the fall too.

4.  Fertilize around the base of your trees.  They need the nutrition.

Caring for your trees is as important as caring for the inside of your home.  In Northern Nevada home owners know the area’s best tree professional.  He is Greg Chavez.  Greg is the owner of The Tree Professional…duh!  Before the snow flies call Greg for a visit to your property at let him assess what is needed.  That number is (775) 420-8694.

The Best Trees to Plant in Nevada.

As the seasons change, the time comes to consider what your property will look like NEXT summer and the seasons beyond.  Did you ever wonder what is considered our plant “hardiness” in the Reno area?  It is registered by a five whereas the southern part of the state with its searing summer climes and moderate winters is an eight.

A particularly great tree for our area is the Norway and Dwarf Alberta Spruce.  Don’t forget the Scarlet and Crimson Maples which will add blazingly beautiful fall colors to your garden.  For privacy on your property, consider planting a row of Thuja Emerald Green, American Holly or Drought Free Evergreens.

Whatever you decide to add to your land always remember the name Greg Chavez.  Greg is a Northern Nevada arborist who will be there when you need trimming, pruning, or removal of any tree on your property.  Learn more about Greg Chavez by visiting www.thetreeprofessional.com.  Then call him whenever you need him at (775) 420-8694.

Time for a Decent Burial.

How do you determine life or death?  Well, it may not be that be simple when the subject is trees on your property.  Here are a few ways to tell if a particular branch is alive or dead.  At first, you might find you need to go up for a closer examination, but over time you’ll start to get a sense from the ground.

Is a branch leafless while its counterparts are flourishing?  Have you noticed that seemingly dead leaves are clinging to a branch while others around it are bare?  Look carefully at the bark.  If it is bare, thereby exposing the smooth wood beneath it that is a sure sign.  The obvious one is noticing large clumps of fungus growing on the tree.

It all adds up to one thing.  Those limbs or that tree need to go.  Knowing when, where, and how are the reasons you contact a tree professional.  In Reno that choice is simple.  You call The Tree Professional…Northern Nevada’s tree health and maintenance experts.  Let them come out and give you an estimate before summer turns quickly to winter by calling (775) 420-8694.

To Prune or Not to Prune.

That is the question.  We are not talking about staying “regular”, although that is a good idea.  The reference here is when and how to have the trees pruned on your property in the Reno Nevada area.  First of all, we want to give you a head’s up now that the ideal time for pruning is in a couple of months when the weather turns.

How to prune is something probably best left to a tree professional.

1.  Dead or dying branches should be removed…a pro will know which ones.

2.  Prune well below any diseased limbs and NOT when they are wet!

3.  When two branches cross…cut off the smaller of the two.

4.  Leave room for plenty of sunlight to reach the middle of the tree.

When you love trees and recognize them as living monuments you take great pride in your work.  That is the case of Greg Chavez and his crew.  They are Northern Nevada’s tree professionals.  Please visit the beautiful gallery and satisfied reviews at www.thetreeprofessional.com.  Then call for an appointment on your property at (775) 420-8694.