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Tree Care Terminology<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Tree care is phrase used to describe the requirements and process for maintaining healthy, thriving trees. This includes routine inspections for pests, insects, and tree diseases, as well as, routine tree trimming, pruning, fertilizing, watering, and more. Already a bit confused? Don\u2019t worry! These terms, along with a few others, will be covered below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crown or \u201cCanopy\u201d<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 This is the upper part of a tree. It is measured from the lowest branch to the longest, most outward branch, and again to the highest point of the tree. This includes all branches, leaves, and foliage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tree Trimming<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Shortening the limbs and twigs of trees for the purpose of adding light and air flow, removing dead or disease branches, reducing obstructions, promoting new growth, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tree Pruning<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Selectively removing branches or stems for the betterment of the whole tree. This is done for the same purposes as trimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tree Thinning<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 This is a preferred method of tree pruning. Selectively removing interior growth and thinning out branch tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tree Shaping<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 To selectively trim foliage and branches of trees to achieve an appealing or desired shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tree Topping<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 To completely remove all top portions of a tree. It is considered by many to be an unnecessary and highly-detrimental practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tree Pollard<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 This is a drastic means of tree pruning that involves the removal of all green growth and foliage, giving trees a \u201chat rack\u201d appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shirt Raise<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 To prune only the lower branches and foliage of trees. This enables better access, reduces obstructions, and promotes more sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CODIT<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Compartmentalization of Decay in Trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dead-Wooding<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Removing all dead, dying or diseased branches, twigs, limbs, and growth on a tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Root Prune<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Severing sections of tree roots that pose hazardous or structural threats to its surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stump Grinding<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Shaving or cutting down a tree stump so that it is ground level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stump Removal<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Extracting a whole tree stump from the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deep Root Fertilization<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Inserting a probe (soil needle) 8 to 12 inches into the soil below the base of a tree, and then injecting a liquid fertilizer directly to the root system to provide additional nutrients for a tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tree Spraying<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 To spray liquid insecticides and fungicides on trees to protect from pest infestations and tree diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Call A Complete Tree Care<\/a> at 317-783-2518<\/strong> for professional tree removal services<\/strong> in Indianapolis, Indiana and its surrounding locations. Our tree care specialists have more than 30 years of experience, and retain the knowledge and skills needed to deliver quality tree service in a convenient time frame. We offer a wide range of residential and commercial tree services<\/strong>, from tree trimming and tree pruning, to lot clearing, stump removal, and much more. Call 317-783-2518 to request a free estimate for Indianapolis tree service<\/a>, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you are a new homeowner, or simply new to the landscaping and gardening world, you will soon discover that trees are an important part of your property, and require routine care in order to grow and thrive to their … Continue reading A Complete Tree Care<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 The Indianapolis tree care company to call for expert advice and tree service at an honest and fair price.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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