By marquisring July 31, 2017
They do not communicate with property owners about work schedule. Owner is rude and will yell at you if you question his work ethics or policies. Crew sits around getting tanned, discussing personal matters on the job and does about 2 hours of actual work in an 8 hour day. I have watched them butcher at least 15 trees while working on a large property, leaving scarred limbs from the pole saw bouncing down the trees. They didn't allow relief cuts before cutting flush nor did they use any wound paint on large exposed areas. They stripped trees practically bare, leaving only some leaves at the top, and most of them were lop sided or had nubs sticking out. I'll be surprised if any of these trees make it through next year. I would not recommend this company if you want healthy trees and someone who respects clients. ...read more
By SonieRichardson April 01, 2014
We have used Kevin Walker twice and have been very satisfied with his work and professionalism, with both large and small trees. We will definitely use him again! ...read more
By KarenHancock September 25, 2013
We had a big tree in serious trouble and threatening to damage our house. We called for a bid at 8:30 in the morning, and the tree was down and gone by 5:30 the same day. The team that took down the HUGE cottonwood was absolutely fantastic. They worked SO FAST, and were very professional, courteous and just downright nice. When they left, the whole area was completely clean - not a leaf in sight - and they even swept the street. I HIGHLY recommend the team at Rocky Mountain Tree Service for true five star service.Karen S. Hancock ...read more
This guide on apple tree care will help you get the most out of your tree. Apples do well in Colorado, and are a very popular choice along the Front Range. However, if neglected, they will revert to “the wild” and yield poor fruit. There are some important pests to look out for, and pruning is essential for good fruit, but a well cared for apple tree will reward you with a bounty of fresh produce every fall – well worth a little bit of work! Apple Tree Pruning Pruning apple trees is such a big subject, it deserves its own article (coming soon!). Apple Tree Insects Codling Moth What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? How about half a worm. Codling Moth larvae are the “worms” in apples, and they are a major pest in Colorado. Any untreated tree will have plenty of these pests. They can be difficult to control; orchards typically spray once a week throughout the entire season! We find that two or three well-timed sprays can be sufficient for the homeowner. The sprays we use are approved for use on food crops and are also approved for use in organic gardening. Please be aware that some local tree services still spray apple trees with chemicals NOT approved for use on food. Another note: Codling Moth traps are widely available at nurseries and garden stores, but these do not work to control the moth. Rather, they are an indicator of when and in what quantity moths are present. Woolly Aphids AKA Fuzz Bugs and Fluff Butts, these aphids are “woolly” because they are covered in white, cottony “hairs”. These aphids are found along twigs and small branches (and sometimes on the trunk), rather than on leaves. They also are more damaging than most aphids because they suck sap right out of the tree’s nutrient transport system. We do a dormant oil spray in late winter to control woolly aphids. Apple Maggots We keep our eyes open for these guys, but they are more common in eastern Colorado. Apple Tree Diseases Fire Blight This is the most serious threat to the health of your apple tree. Fire blight is a bacterial disease that causes branches to look scorched, with leaves turning black and crispy. It spreads like fire, too. Left unchecked, this disease will kill susceptible trees. Two or three well-timed treatments in the spring can keep fire blight from progressing. Any diseased tissue needs to be pruned out by someone with experience. Some apple trees are resistant to fire blight. Powdery Mildew On most plants, powdery mildew is not a major concern, but this powdery-looking fungus can scar apple fruits and also kill flowers- affecting fruit production. Powdery mildew can be kept in check with a twice-per-year non-toxic spray and by raking up leaves and fallen fruit from under the tree. Cedar Apple Rust Cedar Apple Rust doesn’t really hurt the tree, so we don’t worry about it too much. This is a fungus that leaves circular rust-colored spots on the leaves of apple trees and hawthorn. Again,it’s mostly a cosmetic problem, and it’s also very difficult to control. Improving Apple Tree Fruit Fruit Thinning When you reduce the quantity of the fruit, you increase the quality, assuming the tree is reasonably productive to begin with. Thinning the fruit is easiest to do when the fruit is first forming: when it’s about the size of a grape in the spring. Leaving only 1 fruit to develop every six to eight inches will give you larger, juicier and sweeter fruit later on. It can be a lot of work, but it is one of the simplest ways to get better apples from your tree. My friend says it’s good therapy, so that’s a bonus too. Sanitation Sanitation means cleaning up underneath the tree, where insects, bacteria and fungal spores can hide out. Rake up fallen leaves and fruit in the fall for a healthier tree next spring. Watering&Fertilizing Apples can suffer problems from both over watering, and under watering. A good deep soak all around the tree once a month to every three weeks in the summer should be enough water. Try not to wet the leaves, as that is how fire blight spreads. A balanced fertilizer applied once or twice per year can improve fruit production. Too much Nitrogen will cause only leaf development, so be sure to use a balanced fertilizer. Pollination Some apple trees are self-fertile: they don’t need to be cross-pollinated by another tree. But most apple trees do need a pollinizer to produce fruit. A pollinizer is another apple tree that can lend some pollen, and a pollinator is the animal (fly, bee, moth or bird) that transports the pollen. Fortunately, there are so many apple trees in and around Fort Collins that this is usually not an issue. If this is an issue with your tree, you can cut some small flowering branches off a friends apple tree and stick them in a vase with some water next to your flowering tree. You (we) could even graft a branch from another apple onto yours. Problem solved. Early Frosts Apples tend to bloom late enough in the season that their blooms don’t get killed by early frosts (this is common with early bloomers like peach and apricot), but it can still happen. If a frost is expected while your apple is in bloom, one option if the tree is small enough is to cover it with a frost blanket, available at many nurseries. This is often enough to protect the blooms through the night. For more apple tree care tips and advice, or to request a free consultation, call 970-690-0769 ...read more
By ArboRx Tree Care March 24, 2013
Choosing a tree surgeon, or arborist, is one of the most important parts of owning a healthy tree. Tree surgeons are professionals who are trained to improve the beauty and health of trees and bushes. Doing a little research and asking the right questions can save time and money. ...read more
Average sized cities or larger suburban areas can easily have hundreds of homes that are in desperate need of outdoor maintenance. Some of the homes have not been neglected. The owners simply do not have the tools or skills to trim the trees. Here are a few tips on how to start a tree trimming service... ...read more