Luke Glines Tree Experts

Did you know that by having young trees properly pruned, they can actually be “trained” on how to grow? This is one of the many techniques a professional arborist can help you with.

Did you know that it's possible for tree roots to be too deep, which stops the tree from thriving? Signs of this condition include either the leaves turning yellow or the tips of the leaves turning brown.

If you suspect your tree is sick or dying, be sure to contact a tree expert. Sometimes, if the issue is caused by insects, fungus, and even certain diseases, the condition may be treatable, allowing you to save your mature tree.

The trunk is the self-supporting main stem on the perennial woody plant known as the tree. The trunk is made up of vascular tissue to carry materials between parts of the tree and woody tissue that gives it strength.

If you’ve recently planted a new tree in your yard, it could require more care than you have the time to provide it. Let’s talk about the ongoing care your tree will need and how we might be able to help you ensure it’s done.

You can tell the age of many trees by counting their growth rings. This works for trees that grow where there are distinctive seasonal changes. Since seasons are less evident in the tropics, tropical hardwood trees don't have conventional growth rings.

Are you going to be starting a construction project or landscaping project in your yard? Be aware that the roots from your trees may have previously affected the underground, and in order to install water lines or other important utilities, tree removal might be necessary.

Trees come in many shapes and sizes, and often change dramatically over their lifetime. Some grow tall, some grow wide and some have extensive root systems. These are all things to consider when planting a tree in your yard, to prevent damaging utility lines, or your property.

Pruning dead branches is essential to the health of your trees. Dead wood is food for the fungi that rots trees and may grow through the tree's protection boundary when dead branches are plentiful.

Proper soil oxygen and nitrogen levels are critical to the health of your trees. We can assess your soil health and make the necessary amendments to ensure your trees are able to thrive in the optimal environment for them.

A standard tree removal includes taking down a tree, chipping all brush, cutting all wood into 20" logs, and cutting the stumps as flush as possible to the ground. Wood will be stacked at or near the base of the tree.

We realize that the sap that drips off poplar and birch trees can be especially destructive to auto paint finishes when you have nowhere else to park. Let’s talk about how we can help you reduce the amount of sap that drips from your tree each year.