Pruning, Tree Work, and Service Decisions

Liriope’s Muse - Expert Tree Care Tips

By Eric Putnam March 27, 2026
A practical guide to choosing the right backyard tree for a swing and installing it in a way that protects long-term tree health.
By Eric Putnam December 26, 2025
In this blog, we break down the real signs your tree may need pruning, without falling into the common traps of “storm pruning” or routine canopy thinning.
By Eric Putnam October 31, 2025
TRICK! Read this blog to find out why!
By Eric Putnam November 8, 2024
Hiring a tree service company can be a big decision, and not all companies offer the same level of quality, safety, and reliability. Your choice of service provider can impact not only the longevity of your trees but also the safety of your property.
By Eric Putnam July 29, 2024
Natural disasters bring out the best and worst in people... and open up communities to unscrupulous services. Read this blog to understand price gouging and how to report it in times of disaster.
By Eric Putnam June 21, 2024
Much like humans, trees have a natural balance called mass damping. Check out this blog to see how storm pruning can throw off this balance.
By Eric Putnam March 13, 2024
Want to get your trees into tip-top shape for spring? Well now is the time to do so! In this blog, we cover the best time of the year to prune your trees!
This picture shows 3 beautiful crape myrtles in full bloom that have been selectively topped.
By Eric Putnam February 23, 2024
While Crape Murder is a very real thing, it might now be exactly what you think it is. Read more to find out all about the history of the trees and why they need to be pruned.
By Eric Putnam February 16, 2024
Stump grinding is a highly effective and efficient method used to remove unsightly tree stumps from your property. Learn the ins and outs of stump grinding in this comprehensive blog.
This image shows someone using spurs to climb a tree
By Eric Putnam February 15, 2024
In this blog we are covering the dangers of using damaging equipment on living trees and how diseases can be transferred.