Arboriculture is the science of tree cultivation and maintenance. But this is boiling down a complex, rich role into a simple explanation. Trees play an important role in our current, modern world, and the people who are passionate about trees make it a point to continue to improve their care in our communities and the wider world. At Boutte Tree, we have trained arborists to help us manage your landscapes as well as keep the health of the trees a priority. Arboriculture focuses on maintaining healthy trees and landscapes in the following ways:

• Asphalt and concrete break down faster in sunlight, so planting shade trees can help keep pavement and communities lasting longer.
• When forest fires strike, arborists can be called upon to help ensure that natural tree populations are correctly re-established when the fires have been resolved.
• Not all trees respond to being cut in the same way which is why professional care is so important. Arboriculture makes sure that pruning and trimming trees will help the tree instead of harm it.
• Trees can help absorb stormwater runoff, preventing or limiting flooding to homes and buildings. Arboriculture can help make sure that trees are placed in the right space for the most benefit to your community and your property.

Arboriculture focuses on maintaining trees in many different settings, from urban landscapes to forests, to maintain a good quality of life while also increasing property value and stabilizing and enriching our environment.

Tree removal is not something most homeowners should try on their own. It requires specialized training and tools and equipment and making a mistake while removing a tree can result in everything from property damage to even personal injury or death. When you have trees requiring removal, here are some reasons to consider hiring a professional:

• Liability - If a tree is too close to your neighbor’s home, cutting branches and the tree down could potentially land on their home or property causing damage. Expert tree specialists know the precautions to take to avoid this.
• Legalities – Some places have laws revolving around tree trimming and removal. When you hire a professional tree service company, they can ensure you stay within regulations and that the work is conducted lawfully.
• Equipment - The removal of trees often requires heavy machinery, including pole saws, hand saws, stump grinders, and more. This machinery can be dangerous if you lack experience in using it.
• Power Lines - If you have a tree near cable or power lines, precautions need to be taken to avoid hitting the lines and causing damage or harm. A professional tree service company can ensure proper removal of your tree without damaging nearby lines.

If you have ever had a weak or compromised tree on your property, then you most likely know what tree cabling is. Essentially, if there is a limb growing awkwardly or the trunk of the tree is split, these are both reasons to have your tree cabled.

It is considered a permanent solution as long as you get a yearly maintenance check done. Once a tree is weak or compromised it becomes more dangerous. In order to maintain the safety level of your property, you must stay consistently updated on the health of the tree as well as the upkeep of the cable job.

Dealing with the stump left behind after you’ve had a tree cut down, can be frustrating. It takes up space in your yard and doesn’t do anything for the landscaping. That is unless you embrace the leftover tree stump and add flowers and things to it like some people do.

Not everyone likes to decorate the tree stump in their yard, though, and for those people, there are stump removal services. The steps of removing a stump seem easy and straightforward, ut this is something that should always be executed by a professional. Only an expert can remove a tree stump for the lowest cost to you and without any safety risk.

The steps to removing a tree stump using a stump grinder are:

• Digging into the yard around the tree stump
• Cutting and pulling out all the roots
• Removing the stump from the ground
• Covering the hole up again

Your yard is likely to need a little attention afterward, but it will be hard to be unsatisfied with a stump removal service.