Woodchuck Tree Service

02/08/2020

Trees from around the world but we only do Florida trees. Large to small so if you’re wanting some tree work done give us a call.

01/23/2020

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Ann asks, "When is the best time of year to trim tree limbs and cut back shrubs?"The best time to prune or trim trees and shrubs is during the late winter while they're dormant, but the

08/22/2019

A plant disease is killing Florida’s iconic palm trees.

08/09/2019

Had a great day Beautifying this yard. It was a hot day though it was 93 with a heat index of 120. Good job to the crew we got it done.

07/27/2019

When it comes to tree care, some jobs are too big and too dangerous, or just need professional expertise to keep the tree healthy. Though there are many reliable tree companies in our area that provide these services, there are also a few that are looking to be paid in full for services they have no plans to actually finish.

Before you hire check to see if they are a member of professional organizations such as The International Society of Arboriculture, American Society of Consulting Arborists, or Tree Care Industry Association.

Get at least three quotes in writing, compare the quotes based on the same specifications or work scope and make sure they have proper equipment to perform the job quoted. Don’t assume that tree stump removal is included if it’s not specified. Remember, quality of work may be more important than price.

Verify the company has personal and property damage liability insurance and workers compensation insurance by getting certificates of insurance with you listed as the certificate holder. You should also verify proof of Workers Comp Insurance. Make sure that all workers on the job site are covered and are using hardhats along with other personal protective equipment.

Do not pay large payments up front. Pay by check or credit card for added protection. Paying by credit card provides some recourse should the job no be completed as stated in the contract.

If they mention “topping a tree,” “lion’s-tailing” or “using climbing spikes to prune a tree” the company does not follow industry standards. “Topping” is drastically cutting back the major limbs of a tree to reduce its size. “Lion’s tailing” is an extreme stripping out of most of the interior branches of a tree. Such practices can injure or kill your tree. Sometimes these techniques will be presented as a way to save money by removing more of the tree at one time. However, a tree pruned by one of these methods may require more expensive restoration work in the future in order to save it.

And remember, before you have work done . Check your local laws for required licensing and permits and make sure you confirm that the company obtains what is required.

07/25/2019

What do trees talk about? In the Douglas fir forests of Canada, see how trees “talk” to each other by forming underground symbiotic relationships—called mycorrhizae—with fungi to relay stress signals and share resources with one another.

01/22/2019

We’ll make your place look like a park.

01/22/2019

Good morning everyone. I just wanted to share some before and after pics of our work. Have a great day and call us for a free estimate.