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ROOT INTRUSION: SILENT, EXPENSIVE.
ROOT INTRUSION: SILENT, EXPENSIVE. This is certainly not a glamorous subject nor one that can be infused with a little humor a la TREEMAN. However, this is truly an important subject and needs to be addressed at this … Continue reading
TREE SERVICE Q&A FOR THE “CONNECTED GENERATION”
TREE SERVICE Q&A FOR THE “CONNECTED GENERATION” I know that I need to be somewhat careful so as not seem to be picking on this young (connected) generation but twice in two weeks is a little MUCH for … Continue reading
TREE SERVICE: A CAUTIONARY TALE
TREE SERVICE: A CAUTIONARY TALE Recently, we had a call from a very confused young lady. It seems one of the “drive-bys” stopped and pointed out that a tree in her front yard was dead and it should … Continue reading
THE LIMITATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE TREE SERVICE INDUSTRY
THE LIMITATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE TREE SERVICE INDUSTRY Looking back over our very successful year and forward to this new one, I’m struck by the truth in these words: “some things don’t change”. Planning for equipment … Continue reading
IT”S THAT TIME OF THE SEASON!
IT”S THAT TIME OF THE SEASON! Mid January in Mississippi may sound early to be thinking about landscaping and tree issues. I can assure you that it’s the CORRECT time. Unless this is the most “unusual” … Continue reading
TWIGS, BRANCHES, LIMBS, OH MY!
Recently, while working on a project in Madison, I ran into an old friend with a significant tree problem. In many newer subdivisions in central Mississippi, the hardwood trees that are such an integral part of the landscaping are either … Continue reading
SEASONAL REALITIES IN THE TREE SERVICE INDUSTRY
SEASONAL REALITIES IN THE TREE SERVICE INDUSTRY We are not the only industry that experiences seasonal “lulls”. They just seem to come at the most inopportune times in the tree removal business. The one we are coming out … Continue reading
PASSING THOUGHTS ON THIS STRANGE YEAR: PART 2
PASSING THOUGHTS ON THIS STRANGE YEAR: PART 2 Although PART 1 was written with a little “tongue in cheek”, I can assure you that the issue of a serious pine bark beetle infestation is no laughing matter! … Continue reading
PASSING THOUGHTS ON THIS STRANGE YEAR: PART 1
PASSING THOUGHTS ON THIS STRANGE YEAR: PART 1 Your favorite TREEMAN got a call from a property management company based in Memphis, Tn. last week. We at Geddie’s are blessed with many diverse sources from which we receive … Continue reading
QUESTION: HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOUR TREE IS DEAD IN WINTER?
QUESTION: HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOUR TREE IS DEAD IN WINTER? Now that’s a very good question. Mainly because no one is looking at leafless trees. Well, maybe a few dedicated tree service pros. … Continue reading