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Don't Let Anyone Spike Your Trees — Brandon, FL — Duffey Tree Care
01 Jan, 2023
Every time that a spike enters a tree, it creates an open wound which then allows bacteria, infections, and bugs into the tree - that is right, just as a cut or puncture on your skin allows bacteria into your blood, an open wound on a tree acts in the same way! Once a tree is spiked, there is a high potential for fungus and bacteria to enter the tree and start to cause a decline in the overall health of the tree. The fresh wound acts as a dinner bell for insects as they can smell the scent of the sap. Once the smell is in the air, they can find the tree more easily and set up the all-you-can-eat buffet. The only acceptable time for someone to spike a tree is if the tree is going to be removed. It does make the job of pruning/trimming a tree a bit more challenging but it is what is best for the life and health of the tree. At Duffey Tree Care, we do not spike trees - even palm trees. If a tree is too tall to climb, we will use appropriate methods and equipment (ie: ladder [on smaller palms] or lift or crane [on larger palms]) to safely access the tree canopy and do what we need to do! 
International Society of Arboriculture — Brandon, FL — Duffey Tree Care
20 Dec, 2022
Arborists specialize in the care of individual trees. We are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Well cared-for trees are attractive and can add considerable value to your property. Poorly maintained trees can be a significant liability. Pruning or removing trees, especially large trees, can be dangerous work. Tree work should be done only by those trained and equipped to work safely in trees. For more information, follow this link: http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/resources/hire_arborist.pdf 
Root Plate — Brandon, FL — Duffey Tree Care
02 Dec, 2022
Just because a tree is leaning, it does not automatically mean that the tree is falling. Make sure to familiarize yourself with your trees and their ground space so you are able to notice changes in soil firmness and density.

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