It may come as a surprise, but sap is the most valuable product you can harvest from a tree. Usually when trees are thought of as resources, the first thing to come to mind is a tree being cut down for its wood for building, carving, and paper products. However, the sap that courses through…
DetailsAre you noticing that there are some leaves on your tree that appear to be brown and sunburnt? This is a fairly common ailment called leaf scorch that affects most varieties of deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs. There are three known causes of leaf scorch; bacterial diseases, traumatic environment, and nutrient deficiency. Nutrient…
DetailsAre you looking to plant some trees but have a yard full of shade? Whether you are looking for fruit, screening, or colorful fall foliage, there are plenty of native trees and shrubs to fit the bill. Check out these seven options to get some ideas. Common Chokecherry Tree (prunus virginiana) The common chokecherry is…
DetailsEver since June 13th, 1950, the official state tree of New Jersey has been the Red Oak — the Quercus borealis maxima, as it’s known to horticulturists and arborists. Find out why the Red Oak tree was chosen and what characteristics have continued to make it special to our state. Why it was Chosen…
DetailsHomeowner’s insurance and trees have roots that run deep. Every year, thousands of homeowners’ file claims due to a fallen tree on their property. Some of these claims are paid, and some are not. It’s important to understand why and the benefit of homeowner’s insurance for tree clean up or damage. Most homeowner’s insurance policies will pay…
DetailsClimbing a tree helps kids gain strength, flexibility, dexterity, and improves their problem-solving skills and sense of self-efficacy. But which trees should you or your children climb? What are the signs of a good climbing tree? And how do you do it with the least amount of risk? Slow-Growing and Strong-Branched Fast-growing trees like…
DetailsFruit trees are great for sprucing up a dull yard, attracting those ever important honey bees, and providing yummy fruit to eat! If you can freeze them or can them these fruits will make a great cobbler or pie all year round! Sometimes it’s tough to decide which fruit trees to plant, but if you…
DetailsTrees Unlimited LLC helps bring the beauty of trees to your home or business. Our arborists specialize in providing healthy trees that will grow with you throughout the years. People appreciate the beautiful smells and appearance of trees, and by adding landscaping to your business you will attract new customers. A well-tended landscape shows customers…
DetailsSpringtime in New Jersey is a lush and brightly colored season. Perennials are starting to bloom, annuals are almost ready to be planted, and it’s time to start thinking about the best flowering shrubs to add to your landscape. New Jersey’s average spring temperature of 50 degrees means it’s the perfect place to plant the kind…
DetailsTrees enhance our lives in so many ways. They keep our air clean, bring year-round beauty and interest to our landscapes, shade us in the summer, put on a show-stopping display in the fall and fill us with wonder with their snow-covered branches in winter. They do so much to enrich our lives and ask…
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