Johnson City, and Kingsport TN During the winter, all trees except for evergreens lose their foliage. If you’ve lived in East Tennessee for a while, you know that trees basically look dead for several months during the winter, until spring finally arrives and all is in bloom again. But do not worry! Not all trees that you see are actually … Read More
How to Protect your Trees from Salt Damage this Winter
Johnson City, and Kingsport TN Winter is officially here! This means salting roadways, sidewalks, and steps to prevent slip and fall injuries or other accidents due to ice. Here in East Tennessee, we are no strangers when it comes to the frigid, icy winter weather that heads this way every year. Salt is a popular compound used to melt ice. … Read More
Tips on Handling Overly Large Trees
Johnson City, and Kingsport TN Trees have the potential to become massive if allowed. The trees in your yard may have been tiny when you first bought your home, but now are soaring far past your comfort level. You, or your neighbor, might even worry about the tree falling and creating significant damage during severe weather. If this sounds familiar, … Read More
What’s the Best Time of Year to Trim Trees?
Johnson City, and Kingsport TN Our ISA-certified arborists in Kingsport are often asked when trees should be trimmed. The answer, however, isn’t as simple as you may assume. Varying species of trees respond differently to the changing seasons, as well as seasonal pests and diseases. For example, we recommend trimming oak trees during the winter to prevent oak wilt, an … Read More
Why Ants are Problematic to Trees
Johnson City, and Kingsport TN Finding ants climbing on your trees in your yard may seem natural and unharmful. When maintaining your landscaping, pest control is one aspect that needs attention. Ants on your trees are not necessarily the cause of tree problems, as they usually do not cause damage because they are seeking honeydew left by other insects. However, … Read More
What to know about Limiting Tree Growth
Johnson City, and Kingsport TN Trees on your property provide tall, majestic greenery as a beautiful background for large and small landscapes. However, in some cases, you may want to limit your trees’ growth to prevent them from interfering with power lines or other obstructions. Your certified arborists in the Tri-Cities area, Promier Tree, are sharing valuable information about what … Read More
Tips on Fixing a Topped Tree
Johnson City, and Kingsport TN Many property owners opt for having their trees topped in an effort to trim them back or stunt their growth. But, this common practice is actually not healthy for your trees, and a certified arborist in Kingsport does not recommend it. But, if the damage is already done, find out from leading tree care professionals … Read More
You Could be Killing your Trees and not Even Know It
Johnson City, and Kingsport TN You take pride in your home—inside and out. Maybe you’re looking to spruce up your outdoor landscape by adding a feature like a birdhouse or some type of playhouse for your kids. Before you go putting holes into your tree with nails or screws, you need to put down the tools and make sure your … Read More
What to do about Empty Spots in your Tree
Johnson City, and Kingsport TN Spring has officially arrived here in Tennessee. Trees are budding and flowers are blooming. But, have you noticed one of your trees is still looking barren? This is more common than you might think. That’s why ISA-Certified arborists in Kingsport at Promier Tree compiled this list of the most frequent reasons why a tree has … Read More
Why do Trees get Bumps and what to do about It
Johnson City, and Kingsport TN Trees change as they mature. New flowers, fruits, or shades of foliage come as the seasons change. You might also see some things you didn’t expect: bumps and bulges. Why are these bulges forming? Should you be concerned? Read on to find out more about what these bumps and lumps mean and what you should … Read More