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LOOKING
FOR AN ARBORIST...
Though we hate to admit it to you, there are many good
Arborists out there and not all of them come from Jasso
Tree Service. We believe that the very best Arborists
realize that there are more trees than any one company can take
care of. For your benefit, we are providing some
recommendations to follow while looking for the Arborist
that is right for your “Plant Health Care” needs. These
recommendations are taken directly from the International
Society of Arboriculture.
- An arborist is a specialist in the care of
individual trees. Just like a doctor, an arborist is the
person most qualified and knowledgeable to assess the health
of your trees. Arborists, like doctors, are trained and
equipped to provide a prognosis of their patients.
Arborists provide a variety of services that
include:
- Pruning - An
arborist can determine what type of pruning is necessary to
maintain or improve the health, appearance and safety of your
trees.
- Removal - Always a
last resort, tree removal is necessary under some circumstances.
Arborists can best advice homeowners about these situations.
- Emergency Tree Care
- Storms may cause damage to limbs. A professional arborist is
trained to recognize potential hazards that may not be visible
to the average homeowner.
- Planting -
Arborists can recommend what types of trees are appropriate for
different conditions. They assess soil types and sun conditions,
so homeowners can select trees that will best flourish in a
particular landscape.
- Other Services -
Arborists, like doctors, can provide specialty services,
including diagnosis, insect control and treatment of various
diseases. Arborists are also specialists in fertilization,
aeration, cabling, bracing and the installation of lighting
protection systems.
While selecting an Arborist, please keep in mind
the following:
- Ask for more than one reference. Why allow
someone to perform unnecessary surgery on your landscape
without being certain it is the best course of action?
- Be wary of individuals who go door to door
and offer bargains for performing tree care. Qualified arborists
are generally too busy to solicit business in this manner.
- Don’t always accept the lowest bid. Quality
workmanship may be slightly more expensive but in the long run
saves money. Poor workmanship leads to complications that can
damage trees, potentially causing homeowners more in the long
run!
- Ask for proof of insurance for both personal
and property damage as well as workers’ compensation.
- Look for professional credentials. Arborists
should be members of the International Society of
Arboriculture (ISA) and the National Arborist Association (NAA)
not to mention local associations that are affiliated with the
arborist industry. These credentials are similar to diplomas
in a doctor’s office. These professional credentials
represent the highest standards of “Tree
Care Excellence.”
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