October 23, 2020 5:49 am
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Fall is, hands down, one of the best times of year to be a proud Louisianan. The trees are transitioning into their annual array of splendid fall colors in preparation for another one-of-a-kind Louisiana winter. But just because spring and summer are over doesn’t mean your duty to the trees on your property is! Here’s a checklist of tree maintenance chores you should consider carrying out before the winter arrives, courtesy of the best local tree service in Baton Rouge, LA. Think about planting more trees Because Louisiana winters tend to be mild, the best time to plant new trees... View Article
August 25, 2020 11:26 pm
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While there’s still a little bit of time left in the gardening season, it is at least time to begin thinking about preparing for fall and the cooler weather to come. There are a lot of tasks you can perform in September to maintain your garden while also preparing yourself for the inevitable arrival of shorter days and chilly temperatures. With this in mind, we want to provide a September tree and lawn maintenance guide for our Baton Rouge clients. Here are just a few examples of some of the steps you should take in September to end the season... View Article
January 28, 2020 11:33 pm
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The crape myrtle is one of the most popular plants throughout the Southeast for a good reason. Unique among the plant world, crape myrtles come in a variety of sizes and colors ranging from smaller shrubs to gorgeous trees that are the perfect accent to any yard. Not only are crape myrtles beautiful, they’re also reputed to have a variety of holistic health benefits, including a reduction in inflammation, an increase in bone health and even the prevention of cancer cell growth. These beautiful flowering plants remain lovely year-round in Louisiana, provided you engage in proper tree maintenance in Baton... View Article
December 27, 2019 8:01 pm
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You have to water your lawn, gardens and trees during the warmer months of summer and spring, but you mustn’t forget to do the same in winter. Yes—even the cooler months call for regular watering. And there are even more necessary seasonal tree maintenance steps in Baton Rouge, such as pruning, mulching and protecting branches from winter weather conditions. If you want to, you can do these tasks yourself, or hire a professional arborist for winter tree care and maintenance. The key here is to ensure your safety and preserve the condition of the tree that needs maintenance. Here are... View Article
October 30, 2019 11:21 pm
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We here in Baton Rouge may not get the harsh winters of the Midwest, complete with blizzards and record-setting low temperatures, but it is still important to consider what you’ll do to prepare your trees and landscaping for the winter months, and to generally care for your trees throughout the entire year. Here are a few important tree maintenance tips for winter in Baton Rouge that you should do your best to follow to ensure healthier, longer-living trees: Prune: One of the best things you can do for the long-term health of your trees is make sure you keep up... View Article
