Trees shade our homes, lower our energy costs, clean our air, beautify our surroundings and add value to our property.  There are many things we can do to to promote and maintain the health of our landscape's trees. Regular proper pruning is a very important health benefit that also can prevent injuries and property damage. Additionally, by improving soil fertility & aeration, trees obtain the nutrients they require to thrive.  Often by the time a tree shows obvious signs of distress, the problem has already progressed to the late stages. Having an expert in local conditions and tree problems inspect the health of your trees regularly can prevent devastating damage from pests and disease, and identify any structural problems or safety concerns.
Mature trees are found to be more susceptible to decay, disease and structural defects. Many old trees will gradually lose branches and limbs as they decline. An ISA certified arborist is needed to evaluate their structural integrity and provide proper pruning and fertilization to reduce the risk of failures. Decay, weakly attached branches, cracks, and splits indicating imminent failure, poor architecture, and dead hanging branches, should be addressed immediately to keep the area around the tree safe for people, pets and property.