ISA Certified Arborists in Northeast Detroit, MI

Tree dormancy is a phrase often used while discussing landscaping, but what exactly does it mean?

The dormant season usually arrives in your region within the early winter weeks.

Trees enter the dormant or “resting” season based on a decrease in temperature and daylight received. These are the two primary factors that determine when and why a tree will rest for the winter.

Why is the dormant season a good time to perform tree maintenance?

Fall and winter are great times to perform tree maintenance for a number of reasons:

• Drier grounds and bare branches allow arborists to access and inspect your trees with ease.
• Helps decrease the likeliness of disease to spread and harm the tree’s structure.
• Promotes tree viability when the ground thaws and the sun shines again.

Understanding dormant season and its effects on your trees may help you better monitor their health, learn more. 

The best time to trim (prune) trees are anytime between late fall and early spring.

In fall and winter, trees enter a dormant stage, halting their growth. This inactivity along with dropping temperatures creates an ideal setting for pruning.

If you prune after new growth has started, you can limit the plant’s bloom potential for the year.

Here are additional benefits for trimming trees in fall or winter.

Contact a local Davey arborist to schedule your tree trimming appointment.

Damage, disease or safety concerns can turn some trees from an asset into a liability. When this occurs, Davey’s bonded and ISA Certified Arborists can be trusted for safe and efficient tree removal service in Northeast, Detroit.

Look for these signs as an indicator it may be time to remove a tree:

• Heaving soil at the base of the trunk and beneath the canopy
• Decay-producing fungi, such as mushrooms, growing at the base of the trunk
• Chipped or peeling bark and cracks in the trunk
• Cavities in the trunk or large scaffold branches
• Dead or hanging branches in the upper crown
• Fine twigs without living buds near the ends of branches

Call 586.580.7393 to make a tree removal appointment.

Routine tree trimming helps support a tree’s health and retain its natural appearance. Davey’s ISA Certified Arborist will assess your tree’s trimming needs from removal of unhealthy limbs to disease reduction.

These signs can indicate when it’s time for professional tree trimming service:

• Your tree appears too close to power lines
• Branches are close or are touching your home
• You see dead, unsightly or loose hanging branches
• Your trees have not been trimmed or pruned in the last three years
• You would like your tree shaped for a more aesthetic curb appeal

Call 586.580.7393 to schedule a free tree and shrub consultation.

Trees and shrubs in an urban setting loose nutrients in a number of ways, but applying fertilizer is a way to restore vitality.  Our slow-release fertilizer Arbor Green PRO® replaces nutrients and improves resistance to disease and stressful weather while maximizing the beauty of your trees and shrubs.

Call 586.580.7393 to schedule a free tree and shrub consultation.

Selecting the perfect tree for your property can be overwhelming. Our ISA Certified Arborists are here to help guide you through the entire process from selecting the best tree to the proper planting technique.

With our knowledge and expertise, we take all factors into consideration to ensure your tree:

• Thrives in the climate conditions of Northeast Detroit
• Enhances curb appeal
• Increases property value

Call 586.580.7393 to discuss your tree planting needs, or if you have a tree selection question. We are here to help!

Plant Health Care is the best solution for maintaining your property’s trees over the long haul; it’s total health care for your trees. Our PHC program is designed for clients who are looking to save time, money and frustration by being proactive in the health of their trees and landscape.

Some of our plant health care solutions include:

• Air spade instruments to relieve soil compaction
• Soil remediation techniques
• Supplemental nutrition
• Supplemental irrigation
• As well as other tree remediation tools

Contact your local Davey ISA Certified Arborist for more information on how a PHC program can help you reach your property goals.

Tree cabling and bracing is a proactive and preventative technique to support a tree with poor or weak structure.

It is commonly used to reduce stress damage on your tree from:

• High winds
• Weight of ice or snow
• Heavy foliage

By installing cables, you are strengthening weak tree branches or limbs to better withstand severe weather and to improve the longevity of your trees. All tree cabling and bracing are performed by a Davey ISA Certified Arborist.

After installation, we will regularly inspect the hardware to ensure it is secure and properly maintained for the integrity of the tree.

Call 586.580.7393 to schedule a free tree inspection by a local Davey ISA Certified Arborist.

Proper mulch installation is important to a healthy, thriving landscape. It can help conserve moisture, suppress weeds and moderate soil temperature.

When mulch is too high and sits too close to a tree’s trunk, it can cause damage to your tree.

Your local Northeast Detroit Davey team is here to help, contact us to make an appointment or call 586.580.7393.

Peace of mind is hard to come by. This is why Davey guarantees your 100% satisfaction with our DaveyCare℠ Client Promise.

Our company is bonded, insured and employs ISA Certified Arborists that are second to none in the industry.

Davey leads the industry in tree care science, supporting our field team with the most passionate scientists and advisors in the industry at The Davey Institute.