8 Reasons to Work with an Arborist for Tree Care

When you get sick, you see your doctor. If your pet needs medical attention, you go to the veterinarian. And, for concerns related to the health of your trees, you want to turn to a knowledgeable and experienced professional to care for them. These tree experts are called arborists, and Promier Tree employs ISA-certified arborists on our staff. In this article, we give you eight reasons why you should trust an arborist to care for your trees in Johnson City.

Reason 1: Arborists are professionally trained

An arborist has studied and worked with a wide variety of trees, focusing on the ones that are most common to their region. Each arborist at Promier Tree has been certified through the International Society of Arboriculture. They put this knowledge to work for you. Arborists know the right type of trees for your property and your soil. They understand what kind of fertilizer you should use, how much water the tree needs, and how often you should have your trees pruned.

Reason 2: Arborists use the safest practices

Tree care can be dangerous. It involves working from significant heights and using powerful, sharp tools and equipment. Make the wrong cut when pruning, and a heavy branch could plummet to the ground, potentially damaging property or harming people and animals. Arborists can access high-grade professional equipment, including harnesses and other safety gear.

Reason 3: Arborists protect their property value

Your trees affect your property value. Well-maintained, beautiful trees add curb appeal. Trees that are sickly or damaged can lower the potential value of your property. Your trees represent an investment, and an arborist uses their comprehensive knowledge about trees to protect that investment. And remember, it’s less expensive to hire the services of an arborist to manage your tree care needs than it would be to replace dead shrubs and trees.

Reason 4: Arborists can address storm damage

Strong winds, hail, and even snow in the wintertime can wreak havoc on trees. Sometimes storm damage is apparent, such as a fallen branch. However, an arborist uses their knowledge and experience to identify signs of storm damage that may go unnoticed by the untrained eye and leave your tree vulnerable to total structural failure. Remember that even minor decay can cause significant problems for an otherwise healthy tree.

Reason 5: Arborists use sophisticated, powerful tools

We mentioned this previously, but arborists have access to special equipment when assessing and caring for trees. These are professional-grade tools that are not available to regular homeowners like you. This includes climbing gear, rigging, cutting equipment, trimming equipment, and sometimes a crane. In addition to possessing a wealth of tree knowledge, arborists know how to use all this equipment appropriately and safely.

Reason 6: Arborists can perform tree removals

At Promier Tree, we believe in doing everything possible to save a tree, but sometimes a tree needs to be removed. This tree might be dead or dying or pose a hazard to your family, home, and property. Tree removal is a complicated and dangerous process; removing and uprooting a tree can do significant damage that could be prevented. An arborist will handle this task with the professional expertise that is needed.

Reason 7: Arborists can handle your planting needs

Maybe you feel your outdoor space needs a little something extra. Whether you want to plant trees or shrubs in Johnson City means digging a hole. You can expect a long day if you’re digging the hole yourself with a shovel. Plus, different trees and shrubs need different-sized holes to support them. Planting trees and shrubs improperly can kill them. Arborists use their professional training and knowledge to plant trees and shrubs correctly on the first try.

Reason 8: Arborists can address tree threats

Your trees are living things and, like any living thing, face threats of infection, illness, and injury. Termites can turn a tree into an all-you-can-eat, 24-hour buffet. Bacteria and fungus can lead to infestations. Rodents might make their home in your tree and devour it if it bears fruit. Weather and construction pose their own risks. An arborist can recommend measures to safeguard against all these threats.

Expert arborists in Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol in Tennessee

You took the time to choose the right doctor for your family and the best veterinarian for your pets. You can trust the highly-trained and well-experienced arborists at Promier Tree to provide all your tree care needs. Each of the arborists on our staff knows about the species of tree common to East Tennessee and the growth and maintenance needs of those trees. Our tree care program begins with an arborist performing a tree health evaluation. Schedule your evaluation today by calling our office at (423) 765-2626.