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“We appreciate the time and attention that your Arbor Patrol team takes to maintain the overall health and appearance of the trees, bushes and general grounds. As they say, you can only have one first impression and the impression the grounds make on both residents and visitors alike is always positive thanks to your caring maintenance. Just as the trees continue to grow and blossom under your care, we hope our relationship with SavATree does the same.”
William Toedter
Southampton, NY
“After four different unsatisfactory visits with so-called arborists, I found SavaTree... I was most impressed with the professionalism of David [my arborists] and his colleagues. They were most knowledgeable, fair with their assessment about what needed to be done, yet very attuned with what my concerns. I highly recommend them without any hesitation. In a field where there is an abundance of folks looking to take advantage of consumers, SavaTree, David and crew strike me as incredibly honest and proud arborists who do a fantastic job.”
Debbie Durkin
Silver Spring, MD
“I am a new and highly satisfied customer of SavATree. For 50 years I have lived in the same house in the Greenhaven area, and in that time I have never had a tree company that gave me such fine service.”
Joan Kleinbard
Rye, NY
“It is always a pleasure working with SavATree as your company provides the best plant, tree and lawn health care that we have experienced at the Ives. Always professional, courteous and responsive to our needs, SavATree’s services have provided our employees and patrons with pleasant outdoor experiences in an insect free environment for several years.”
Kathleen G. Gallagher
Executive Director
The Charles Ives Center for the Arts
Danbury, CT
“For over 14 years, I have entrusted the care of my trees, plants and orchard to SavATree. Their highly qualified arborists have exacting standards and understand how to maintain the health and form of the various species of trees on my property. I admire the artistic skill that goes into the pruning and love the colorful blossoms, fruits and foliage that flourish as a result of their impeccable care.”
Martha Stewart
Katonah, NY
"Efficient, high quality, professional competence — all at a competitive sum. At first [Alison] Pottage won me over by her solid knowledge as an arborist, then the crew did their job to her specifications on our 60 to 70 foot oaks within a remarkable period of time -- and left the grounds quite clean.”
Bob Busser
Philadelphia, PA
Click here to read all testimonials“You take on a job, call it a problem, gigantic or small, and you go to it. True Professionals. I am at peace for having found SavATree. Sometimes bills are paid grudgingly. I pay with respect to a company whose pride lives up to its logo. It’s love of what you do and I thank you.”
Sam Fink
Great Neck, NY
For Immediate Release
How To Protect Your Home and Trees During This Hurricane Season
Bedford Hills, NY — September 14, 2007 — Beautiful feature trees and landscape plantings contribute up to 20% of your property value and provide significant environmental, social, and economic benefits. However, during a hurricane trees become potentially dangerous as high force winds increase their likelihood to sustain injury or cause costly damage. Advanced planning with professional help is the key to keeping your family, home and trees safe during hurricane season. According to arborists at SavATree, storm protection begins at the design and planting stage, but mature trees on established properties can be restored, and trees of all ages and sizes benefit from regular preventative maintenance.
Property Evaluation by a Tree Expert
Start with a professional consultation. A high quality tree service will provide a complimentary safety audit for you that highlights immediate dangers, indicates potential hazards and includes prioritized damage prevention recommendations for your property. SavATree Plant Health Care Director Patrick Parker explains, “An arborist can help you identify structural defects, cracks, hollow areas and overhanging limbs. They can diagnose diseases, analyze soil composition, find root rot, and spot signs of insect infestation.” Specialized tools like the resistograph and air spade are used to detect serious internal trunk decay or uncover root injury in a tree that may appear perfectly healthy on the outside. Parker adds, “These conditions are significant contributors to the overall strength of a tree, and ultimately determine its ability to withstand a hurricane.”
Preventative Landscape Maintenance
“Trees are living things that change as they grow and react to the environment,” says Parker, “It’s important to establish a regular system of structural pruning for young trees to encourage a sturdy framework and strong branch architecture.” Older trees that have already developed structural flaws or that have been neglected can be helped by restorative pruning and appropriate cabling or bracing. Regular maintenance pruning is necessary because large trees, especially ones that have not experienced high velocity gusts for years, are the most likely to cause severe damage during a hurricane. “Removal of dead, diseased and damaged wood that is apt to break away and become a projectile during a storm is vital,” says SavATree Safety & Training Director Dane Buell, “Pruning, cabling and bracing help amend structural deficiencies by reducing limbs that are prone to fail and providing support to weak tree parts. That translates into increased stability during a storm and reduces the chances of a tree falling into your home.” Additional tips include annual fertilization to keep trees healthy, watering during drought periods to help maintain the health and holding power of roots, and avoiding cutting roots during construction projects.
Designing for Resilience
A storm-resistant landscape design requires careful consideration when selecting the species, location, and grouping of plantings. Generally, slow-growing native trees in good health with a strong root system, widespread canopy, flexible limbs, small leaf size and low center of gravity are most resilient during a harsh storm. Some trees that exhibit these characteristics are American beech, black walnut, green ash, sugar maple, sycamore, and white oak. “You should have the size of the fully grown tree in mind when planting,” says Buell, “Choose a location where it has enough room to grow naturally without conflicting with structures and power lines. Plant the right tree in the right place.” Isolated specimens do not have as much wind resistance as a group of trees.
SavATree President Daniel van Starrenburg adds, “Following these practices is not a guarantee that your property and trees will go undamaged during a hurricane or severe storm. But knowing you’ve done everything you can to help prepare your trees and protect your home will give you a powerful peace of mind that can make the experience of weathering a big storm less stressful.”
About SavATree
SavATree is an environmentally sensible tree service and lawn care company accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association. Certified arborists provide expert analysis, recommendations, and services to help customers maximize the health, beauty, safety and value of their landscapes. SavATree services include tree pruning, tree fertilizer, insect control treatments, tree disease diagnosis, organic lawn care, green program options and more. SavATree is headquartered in Bedford Hills, NY with 18 branch offices servicing homeowners, businesses, institutions and historic properties in CT, DC, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA. For more information, please contact us.
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