If you have a tree that is getting larger than you’d like or is creating a safety hazard, don’t simply chop off the top. It may seem like the best choice at the time, but it creates complications for the health of the tree. There are three main reasons why people top their trees: For […]
Water restrictions are in place throughout Utah this summer, but that doesn’t mean you should stop watering your trees. You can let your lawn go brown and it will be able to repair itself eventually, but a tree can’t rebound the same way. Trees are important to our ecosystem and should provide shade and beauty […]
Winter may linger for a bit longer here in Utah, but spring is on the way. On warmer days this month, there are lots of great things you can do in your yard to get prepped for the spring and summer months. You may have some areas that you didn’t get around to cleaning up […]
One of our oldest natural resources is the tree. Trees have provided us with shelter, fire, food, paper, beauty, protection, and so much more. It’s clear that we think trees are cool here at Timber Ridge Tree Service, so we thought we’d share some fun facts about them with you: The world’s shortest tree is […]
Diseased trees in your yard don’t just look bad, they can be a liability, too. A weak tree is more susceptible to falling over in a windstorm or having large branches breaking off suddenly, creating an emergency situation. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if a tree is sick or just getting old, but either way, […]
That green tree in your living room for the holidays can also be green for another reason: the environment. Artificial trees are popular, and for good reason. You can reuse it year after year. You can buy a pre-lit one and never have to string lights again. You can fluff it however you want and […]
Did you know that Utah’s state tree is the quaking aspen? In March of 2014, Governor Gary Herbert signed a bill to change the state tree from the blue spruce to the quaking aspen. The request for the change came from fourth-grade students at an elementary school in Sevier County. They felt the quaking aspen […]
Now is a great time to prep your yard and garden for the cooler autumn weather. It’s such a relief to have your trees, shrubs, plants, and grass manicured and ready for that first snow before the frost really arrives. Fall yard cleanup and prep work is almost more fun than spring cleaning. However, be […]
Picture this: the cool breeze blowing on an autumn afternoon while you sit in the shade atop the soft grass listening to the birds singing a song specifically for you. That’s it, right? The perfect way to end a fall day here in Utah. All you need is some grass and a good tree in […]
Pruning and trimming are important components of annual yard maintenance, but you may be wondering what the difference is. Pruning is the selected removal of dead or diseased branches to encourage proper growth and keep the tree healthy. Trimming applies to cutting back overgrown plants or parts of a tree to maintain a desired look […]
