Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Nassar Tree Care now accepts credit cards for the convenience of our customers. A 3% convenience fee will be charged to all credit card transactions.

Did you know that tree company insurance is DIFFERENT from a general landscaper insurance? More often than not, many tree companies advertise they are ‘fully insured’.

Tree and logging insurance is more extensive, with coverages extending beyond the scope of landscaping work. The tree trimming/ logging industry is ranked the #1 most dangerous jobs in the US and the industry insurance coverage is expensive, yet worth the security.

1. Stump Removal Has Benefits

There are many reasons stumps should be removed. For starters, when they begin to rot, they become the perfect home for snakes, termites, ants, and pests. Fungus also loves to live in and on rotting stumps. Once the fungus starts to grow, it can spread to healthy trees in your yard. Stumps can be tripping hazards, too. It’s important to remove them to prevent accidents from happening in your yard. Finally, removing ugly stumps makes a yard more beautiful.

2. Stump Grinding Doesn’t Have to Stop at the Ground

When stump grinding is the method used to remove a stump, it can be done under the ground as well as above ground. The grinding can go eight to 12 inches underground, allowing you to plant another shrub in the same spot. The large lateral roots are removed, and the roots underground will die and rot.

3. Stump Grinding Has Less Impact on Your Yard Than Excavation

When a stump is excavated, large machinery is often used, while stump grinding only uses one small machine, reducing the risk of your yard being torn up. Excavating also leaves a large hole that needs to be filled; grinding leaves a small hole, if any, and the grindings can be used as mulch in your yard.

Have a tree in a tight spot? A dead, dangerous tree that needs removed? Worried about yard damage? Nassar Tree Care help. Our track lift can reach 72 feet in the air AND fit through a 36 inch gate!
This machine has all the benefits of a bucket truck, with tracks that spread the weight reducing ground damage.

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Trees can grow in such a manner that their physical structure may not be able to support the growth, leading to structural failure. All trees can fail, given the right circumstances, even those without a structural deficiency.

Structural failure of a large branch, trunk, or root system can result in significant property damage, personal injury, or fatality. It can also cause the decline of a tree’s health over time. Cables and bracing rods are simply tools arborists use to add support to a weak structure.

When trees have a poor branching habit, split or cracked limb structures, areas of decay, or a poor root system, there is always a risk for structural failure. Some tree species produce a heavy crop of fruit or acorns which adds to the potential for structural failure.  Improper pruning in the past can also lead to structural failure.  When these weak areas fail, large limbs, trunks, or entire trees may come crashing down on anything underneath them.     

In the case of weak limb structures, cables and bracing rods may be installed to offer some support.  Properly placed cables between limbs can help redistribute the load of weight, allowing the limbs or trunks to support each other.  Bracing rods are often used to support splitting limbs by bolting them together.  Installing rods and/or cables offer additional support but does NOT offer any guarantee they will not fail in the future.  Remember that ALL trees can fail given the right circumstances, regardless of their size. 

1. Remove dead limbs. Summer pruning plays an important role in the removal of dead, damaged, and diseased tree limbs. Any limb that has the potential to cause damage or stress to your tree should be removed. This enhances the tree’s potential for robust growth while minimizing the chance that a weakened branch will fall on your home during a storm.
2. Encourage hearty growth. Pruning in summer may encourage vigor. In summertime, weak tree growth should be pinched or pruned back about 3 inches from the end of each soft, leafy shoot. This can be repeated again in late summer if rapid side-shoot growth occurs.
3. Help fruit trees grow strong. Fruit trees are often good candidates for summer pruning. Pruning them allows more light penetration, which can support young tree development. Proper pruning can encourage mature trees to produce fruit of greater quality and size. Increased light and air circulation resulting from pruning encourages the overall health of the tree. Pruning in the summer helps to support robust and durable branch development, which will help support healthy fruit in the future.
4. Pest Control. Another benefit of summer pruning is pest control. By removing branches and fruit that have mites or aphid damage you are protecting the overall health and longevity of the tree. You are also ensuring that your fruit trees produce delicious, healthy fruit that’s free of pests. Make sure to throw out these defective limbs or fruits. To prevent infestation, do not compost them.

1. Winter Pruning is Less Stressful for Your Trees.  Pruning during the active growing season can cause stress for your trees and can stimulate additional growth that won’t be able to harden before the temperature drops. Trees go dormant during the winter months, making it the perfect time to prune. With extra energy reserves, trees are able to heal more quickly.

2. Winter Pruning Yields a Better Result.  Pruning when all the leaves have dropped from the tree makes it easier to view the best places to prune to maintain structural integrity. It also makes it easier to spot vulnerable areas, such as damaged or diseased branches. This makes your pruning more effective, promoting a healthier tree and mitigating risk.

3. Winter Pruning Limits Exposure to Pests and Diseases.  Many of the pests and diseases that can often infect trees via pruning cuts are also dormant during the winter months, making it an attractive reason to consider winter pruning. For some trees, however, winter is the only time to consider pruning. Oaks are one such example because they are particularly susceptible to beetle infestations and oak wilt, an extremely destructive fungal disease.

4. Winter Pruning Preserves the Look of Your Property.  Winter pruning helps shape your trees to grow in the manner best for your property — whether that be to avoid interfering with structures or walkways or to promote or constrain growth. Pruning your trees during the winter is also good for neighboring plant material, much of which is also dormant and less likely to be disturbed. Additionally, there’s less risk of equipment causing soil compaction thanks to firmer ground.