Thursday, March 14, 2013

Spring Tree Care Tips

Tree care services for the NH Seacoast
Now that winter is waning and spring is upon us, we begin to think about our annual spring cleanup. The days are getting longer and warmer and we are spending more time outside. It becomes easier to see the tree damage winter brings. Before you go grabbing Dad’s old chainsaw for some tree service, take a moment and read the following tips.
  • First things first: If you find any downed power lines, steer clear and notify the power company immediately! (I know everyone knows this, it’s like the scissor running thing, but I felt compelled to say it anyway...).
  • Do not use a chainsaw simply because you have one. Although they are extremely useful tools, they are also extremely dangerous. If you haven’t been trained, or are not familiar with it, ask someone for help (there is no shame in it) or use a handsaw. 
  • If your going to remove a tree or large limb, be sure there are no power lines, property, or people that may interfere (not including your mother-in-law) with its safe removal.
  • If you have to leave the ground to make the cut, and are not properly trained... STOP! Call a professional.
  • Take the time and assess the situation. Imagine the worst case scenario. What would happen? What would you do? Are you alone? Did you leave yourself an "out"? 

We all want our property to look good (or at least slightly better than our neighbors). Trees are beautiful miracles of nature. They provide us with beauty, protection, and lots of leaves to rake in the fall. If you have any doubts regarding safety, consider hiring a professional. Your family wants you around and so do we. Besides, trees are much more enjoyable from above the soil line...

Monday, March 11, 2013

Taking Root

Seacoast Tree Care providing tree service to a client in Portsmouth NH.
We have been given the opportunity by Seacoast Media Group to publish a monthly column we named Taking Root. The goal of this column is to help our community understand the importance of our natural landscape in the Seacoast, and moreover, give readers valuable guidance and information they can implement daily to make their property a healthier, more enjoyable place. When we all do what’s best for our personal landscape, the community as a whole benefits. We invite you to read our latest column titled "Trees can help raise your property value".

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Seacoast Tree Care Gains Tree Care Industry Accreditation

Seacoast Tree Care Extra, Extra, Read All About It!

Sorry about that but we are a proud group today at Seacoast Tree Care! We recently gained accreditation under the Tree Care Industry Accreditation program. Below is an excerpt from a recent press release:

Stratham, NH (PRWEB) February 28, 2013
Seacoast Tree Care, after an extensive review by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), has gained accreditation under the Tree Care Industry Accreditation program. TCIA Accreditation means Seacoast Tree Care adheres to all the accreditation standards and has undergone a rigorous application process. TCIA verified this by conducting an on-site audit of Seacoast Tree Care facilities and tree service work sites.
Under the accreditation process, businesses undergo extensive review of professional practices aimed at safeguarding consumers. The review includes:
► best business practices
► ethical business conduct
► formal training and certification of employees
► compliance with industry standards
► consumer satisfaction
► adherence to safety standards
► insurance coverage


You can read the entire article here.