Before we begin discussing anything about stump grinding, we must first know what it actually is.
 
You must be familiar with the fact that people sometimes have to cut trees down. That might happen for several reasons, but just cutting it down isn’t the end of the story. It might appear like everything is level now but you can’t cut the trunk from the ground level.
 
This means that once that’s done, there’s a stump sticking out from the roots which you can’t move either because it’s holding on to the roots.
 
What to do then? Well, this is when you have to grind down the stump to make the whole place plain again (without the stump poking out of the ground).

Oh! So how do they grind the stump?

Sump grinding is usually with a machine known as the stump grinder. There are several stump grinder models from several companies from sizes as small a vacuum cleaner up to as large as a truck.

These machines have a powered rotating disk with a blade. This actually chips away the wood once it comes into contact with it while in motion. Thus, gradually, it erodes (chips) the remaining part of the trunk away. This is comparable to a chainsaw, actually, the way that it rotates with a blade-edge.

Oh! That’s good and all, but why’s stump grinding so special?

If you’re cutting down the tree to use the place for some other purpose, you have to first level the whole place. With even a single stump still sitting there, you can’t really do anything.
 
So in order to utilize the area, it’s important to make it completely clear. In fact, this stump grinding thing is so related to the cutting of the tree that people calculate both of the costs together as the cost to cut down the tree.

Can I do it myself or do I have to hire someone?

Well, since it’s done with a machine and those are available for everyone to buy, of course you can do it yourself. Alternatively, you might also get someone with experience in it to get the best results (yes, of course that would cost a bit more).
 
However, it is usually recommended that you hire someone. First of all, if you’re just going to do it a few times, buying the machine might prove to be a loss financially. Secondly, they are actually more experienced at this and so might be able to do it better than you. In a case like that, it’d be a better idea to hire them.

The main thing: How much am I looking at?

The financial factor, after all, is always important. While it might be something you’re eager to do, you might have to wait for a while if you are on a budget that’s too conservative for now.
 
Typically, without going into figures, it depends on the size of the stump and whom you hire. A larger stump usually costs more to grind since it requires more efforts and a larger company usually charges more because that’s just fashion.

The Conclusion​

So, at the end of the day, it’s once again a question of what your specific situation is. Based on that, you must choose the right way to do it within your budget.
 
However, since it’s a regular thing, it can be done for quite affordable rates if you aren’t hesitant to look around for a bit first. So, do your research and get the most out of your money!

How To Preserve And Protect A Tree
Pine Tree Trimming

Las Vegas Tree Trimmers
5354 Lindell Rd. Apt. 1111
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 793-2711

Increased awareness about the environment has resulted in people becoming keener about trees. Unfortunately, very few people have the right information on how to maintain the general health of trees. The introduction of residential tree services which provide personalized assistance at residential areas. The first residential tree services were introduced in the 18th century and have been operational to date.

Residential Tree Services offered by Las Vegas Tree Trimmers

Tree services companies consist of a team of highly trained arborists who provide the following services.

• Tree removal. This involves removing a part or completely uprooting of unwanted trees.
• Tree safety. It includes advice on how to handle hazardous trees
• Tree care and maintenance. Under tree care and maintenance services offered are; tree trimming, pruning, fertilization, spraying, mulching, staking and guying.
• Tree planting and transplanting. It involves the initial planting of trees and relocating them to the desired location.
• Lawn care services. These are landscaping services such as lawn mowing.
• Landscape maintenance services. Landscape maintenance services involve the general care of a yard’s appearance.
• Tree health. It is simply the physical state of a tree
• Stump removal. It is the complete removal of a stump from the ground leaving it flat as it was before the growth.
• Tree emergency services. These are 24-hour services for incidences that might require immediate attention for safety purposes.

What to look for while choosing a residential tree service.

• It should be an accredited company. Make sure that the company you wish to select has met all the laws required to be accredited. It should also have a reputation that you can count on.
• Certified arborists. It is essential for anyone who wishes to receive proper and professional tree services to make sure that the arborists are qualified and certified for the job.
• Location. Choose a tree service company that is closer to your residence.
• 24-hour emergency system. A tree service company should be operational on a 24-hour basis since emergency situations can arise at any time.

Tree care involves big and dangerous jobs that require professional expertise to keep the trees healthy. It is advisable that you seek professional services from accredited tree Service Company unless you can work with both feet on terra firm. Working at high heights requires both training and protective wear due to the serious risks associated with the job. Since the services offered are not free, it is important to protect your interests and get your money’s worth. It is imperative that you ask a tree service company these questions before settling on one.
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1. What are their credentials? A company under evaluation should have an International Society of Arboriculture certificate. This is proof that it is fully qualified and able to provide tree services. An unlicensed company will definitely provide substandard services.
2. Can they provide referrals? A quality company will be more than willing to provide its list of satisfied customers. Referrals will help you know what to expect from the company.
3. How long will the job take? This will help you chose a company that will finish the job in the desired time.
4. Can they provide an up to date certificate of insurance plus a copy of their work contract? This should be the most important question. You need to make sure that the company is fully licensed and able to take the liability for any injuries or damages incurred at a job site.
5. Does the company appear professional? This can be done by simply evaluating how the company is run; type of equipment used or even how the employees are dressed. If they cannot take care of their equipment well, do you think they will manage your property well?
6. Can they give you a detailed estimate? This question will help you compare the charges of different companies. Some companies might offer a flat rate fee for tree and stump removal while other may charge an extra fee for stump removal too.

Asking the above questions before settling on the best Tree Service company will enable you to choose the best company for quality services.

Tree preservation and protection is not only good for landscaping but also for the environment. With the increased global warming, we need trees more than ever. It is advisable to start the process at the initial stage of constructing a homestead. Before construction, walk the site with a certified arborist to assess the trees you wish to save and let him or her evaluate their general health. Choose the healthiest and let them be marked on the construction plan. Make sure that all constructions are done outside canopies of the tree to avoid damage. Compaction is also a silent tree killer, this can be caused by heavy machinery around construction sites such as vehicles, and compaction kills the trees by crushing roots. You can also put a tree protection clause in your construction contract that will bind constructors from damaging your trees. Trees can also be preserved and protected by;

1. Staking and guying trees. This is the process of providing external anchorage to trees with weak structures. Young developing trees have a weak trunk that can be supplemented by staking. This will protect them from external interference from factors such as strong winds.
2. Fencing. Introducing a fence of wire mesh around trees help protect them from both human and animal interference. Children may accidentally break young trees while playing or animals such as a cow can also feed on them. Fences will help prevent such interference.
3. Spraying trees with pesticides. Spraying will keep away both rodents and pests which feed on trees
4. Irrigation. Irrigation can supplement the little rain received in dry areas. It protects trees from drying up.
5. Mulching. Mulching can be used in dry areas to prevent excessive evaporation of moisture from the ground. It can also protect young trees from rodents by obstruction.
6. Straightening wind-thrown trees. Pushing the back to their initial position then anchoring them for support can save wind-thrown trees.

For additional advice on anything tree related, call the professionals at Las Vegas Tree Trimmers. They're always happy to help. 

How Drought and Heat Damage Trees
How To Properly Remove A Tree

Las Vegas Tree Trimmers
​5354 Lindell Rd. Apt. 1111
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 793-2711

Water is a very vital element for tree growth. Just like living things, trees need water for survival, insufficient water leads to stunted growth or even death of a tree. A certain range of temperature is or crucial for tree survival. Too much heat or cold is unhealthy for trees. Drought is associated with lack of, or little rain, below are the different ways on how drought damages trees. If you'd like to talk to a tree specialist after reading this articles, you can always visit www.lasvegastreetrimmers.com

How Does Drought Damage Trees

1. Damage and loss of roots. As moisture evaporates, feeder roots on the upper level of the soil shrink and are eventually lost. Loss of moisture from the soil also causes shrinking and heaving which cause physical damage to the roots. Eventually, the whole tree will dry up.
2. Leaves of affected tree start turning brown gradually from the edges to the center, thereafter, the plant assumes a scorched look. Smaller plants with shallow roots are the first to be affected before those with deep roots. Larger trees and shrubs tend to show a sudden onset of browning of all leaves.
3. Stunted growth. Drought inhibits the general growth of trees; those that survive do not grow to their normal size.

How Heat Damages Trees

Trees have a way of adapting to an increase in the surrounding heat level. This is just for a while, if the heat is consistent, it eventually damages the tree.

1. Melting of cell membranes. Cell membranes consist of lipids that are melted if a plant is exposed to extreme heat for a long duration of time. Enzymes and proteins are also deactivated and denatured. Eventually, the whole tree dies.
2. Excessive evapotranspiration. Excessive heat increases the rate of water loss from the leaves to a point when a tree shuts down its stomata to prevent more water loss. Closed stomata hinder the intake of carbon dioxide which is essential for food manufacture.
3. Wilting. Excess heat increases the rate of transpiration to a point when a tree is left with a little water for survival. Such trees appear dull with drooped or sagging leaves or stems.

Las Vegas Aborist
Tree Transplanting

Las Vegas Tree Trimmers
5354 Lindell Rd. Apt. 1111
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 793-2711

​Unlike residential tree services, commercial tree services provide the same services but on a wider scale. They consist of a team of certified arborists with a variety of machinery to attend to trees. Their services are provided to prestigious gardens, parks and even large farms.

Services offered by Commercial Tree Service Companies

Their services are long term and on a broader scale. They include;

• Commercial snow and ice removal. They remove severe icing on yards and trees during the winter season. Some trees may not survive the winter period if not taken care of.
• Irrigation services. They provide irrigation services for large tree farm, parks, and large prestigious yards
• Turf services. Services such as laser leveling, hydroseeding and ready lawns are provided.
• Commercial tree pruning/trimming. They use their variety of machinery to provide large scale trimming of trees.
• Root barrier management. It involves protecting pavement and other properties from root heave while not interfering with the general growth and health of the roots.
• Tree root maintenance. Involves specialized interlocking and flipping of roots.
• Pests, insects and diseases management. They provide a variety of pesticides and spraying services to protect trees from destructive pests and diseases.
• Stump removal. They use a variety of equipment to dig out stumps and flatten the ground.
• Emergency tree services. They provide 24-hour emergency respond services to tree owners.
• Tree risk and hazard assessment. A team of professional arborist is employed to assess and determine safety hazards posed by trees and how to handle them by coordinating with the emergency services.
• Moving of large trees. They offer specialized removal and transfer of large tree that require special machinery for removal and transportation.

What to look for while choosing the best commercial tree service.

• Location. They should be closer to you for easier response in case of an emergency.
• 24-hour emergency services. They are supposed to be available all round the clock.
• It should also be an accredited company with certified arborists if you want to receive professional services.

For additional questions about Commercial Tree Service, reach out to the professionals at Las Vegas Tree Trimmers. They offer free consultations and free estimates on any commercial tree service job.

Las Vegas Tree Trimmers
​5354 Lindell Rd. Apt. 1111
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 793-2711

​As much as growing trees looks easy, maintaining tree health is a sophisticated process that requires professional care, and that is just what tree service companies’ offer. In order to receive the very best professional tree services, it is vital that you identify a good tree service company. Here are the things to look for while researching about tree service companies to get the most qualified one.
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1. Look for credentials and licensure. Tree services companies are issued licenses only after they have met the minimum requirements for operation. An unlicensed company may consist of unqualified arborists who can cause a lot of damage to your property. Remember that it is also illegal to operate an unlicensed company.
2. Ask for referrals. You need to ask each company under evaluation for referrals from their previous customers. This is the best way to know what to expect and the level of satisfaction of their former clients.
3. Employee experience and training. Inquire about employee’s background. Well trained arborists with years of experience will definitely provide qualified services compared to poorly trained and inexperienced ones.
4. Compare the charges. While researching, you will definitely come across companies that charge a flat fee for services such as tree removal plus stump grinding. Other might charge an extra fee for stump removal.
5. Insurance. It is a gamble to hire a company without an adequate insurance coverage.  You should ensure that a company has both liability and worker compensation insurance. Liability insurance will cover for your damaged property while worker compensation will cover for both you and the companies’ employees in case injuries are sustained.
6. Get an estimate. Ask for a printed estimate of the job, this will ensure that you are not charged an extra buck for services you did not ask for.
7. Available equipment. You should also make sure that the company you wish to hire has the necessary equipment for the job you have.

Las Vegas Tree Trimmers
​5354 Lindell Rd. Apt. 1111
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 793-2711

As much as growing trees looks easy, maintaining tree health is a sophisticated process that requires professional care, and that is just what tree service companies’ offer. In order to receive the very best professional tree services, it is vital that you identify a good tree service company. Here are the things to look for while researching about tree service companies to get the most qualified one.
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1. Look for credentials and licensure. Tree services companies are issued licenses only after they have met the minimum requirements for operation. An unlicensed company may consist of unqualified arborists who can cause a lot of damage to your property. Remember that it is also illegal to operate an unlicensed company.
2. Ask for referrals. You need to ask each company under evaluation for referrals from their previous customers. This is the best way to know what to expect and the level of satisfaction of their former clients.
3. Employee experience and training. Inquire about employee’s background. Well trained arborists with years of experience will definitely provide qualified services compared to poorly trained and inexperienced ones.
4. Compare the charges. While researching, you will definitely come across companies that charge a flat fee for services such as tree removal plus stump grinding. Other might charge an extra fee for stump removal.
5. Insurance. It is a gamble to hire a company without an adequate insurance coverage.  You should ensure that a company has both liability and worker compensation insurance. Liability insurance will cover for your damaged property while worker compensation will cover for both you and the companies’ employees in case injuries are sustained.
6. Get an estimate. Ask for a printed estimate of the job, this will ensure that you are not charged an extra buck for services you did not ask for.
7. Available equipment. You should also make sure that the company you wish to hire has the necessary equipment for the job you have.

If you are looking to hire a tree service company in Las Vegas that does all of the above? Then Las Vegas Tree Trimmers is the right company for you. Give us a call today to schedule a FREE estimate on any tree service related projects. that number is (702) 793-2711
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There are over 2900 species of palm tree. Some of the types are listed below.

 Palm Trees for Containers

These are small trees that fit in medium size containers. They can be kept outside in warm climates and indoors during severe winter. These include;

• Fishtail, single or clumping varieties
• Dwarf Palmetto- large green fan-like 
• Areca or butterfly   
• Lady palms 
• Triangle   
• Christmas   
• Banana   
• Ruffled Fan Palm  
• Chinese Fan Palm  

• Majesty Palms  
• Thatch Palms 
• Old Man Palm 

• Joey or Diamond Palm 
• Lipstick Palm 
• Red Feather Palm also called the flamethrower palm
• Kentia palm  
• Bamboo palms 
•  Spindle palm 

• Parlor palms  Windmill palm and Miniature chusan 

Palm Tree Types with Fan Leaves

These are unique looking palm with very attractive palmate leaves. Their unique appearance and beauty make them perfect for land scaping for both business and residential yards.

• Old man palm 
• Travelers Palm  
• Bismarck    
• Sabal Palmetto    
• Dwarf Palmetto 
• Ruffled Fan Palm   
• Broad-leaf Lady   
• Needle Palm  
• Blue Needle  
• California Fan Palm   
• Mediterranean Fan   
•  Chinese fan palm  
• Mexican Fan  
• Saw Palmetto 
• Joey or Diamond Palm 

 Palm Trees with Feather Leaves

These are very tall trees with pinnate shaped leaves. They mostly grow in the warm tropics because of the warm weather. They are long-lived with a lifespan of more than 30 years.

• Royal   
• Foxtail     
• Areca or butterfly 
• Christmas Palm 
•  Parlor palm 
• Date Palms  
• Pindo 
• Triangle  
• Lipstick Palm 
• Pygmy Date  
• Queen Palm 
• Mule palm 
• Spindle Palm  
• Red Feather, Flame Thrower or Red leaf Palm
• Oil   
• Coconut   
• Canary Island  
• King Sago   
• Bottle Palm   
  
• Fishtail   
• Majesty Palm   
• Bamboo palm 
• King Palms 
  
• Chilean wine palm 

 
Edible Fruit Producing Types of Palm Trees

These varieties produce edible fruits. They can be used for both landscaping and for commercial purposes. They are also best suited for plantation farming

• Coconut    
• Pindo   
• Banana    
• Canary Island   
• Oil     
• Saw Palmetto  
• Pygmy Date   

Tree transplanting involves digging up a tree and installing it at a new location. As much as it appears easy, if the proper procedure is not adhered to then the tree will definitely die. The equipment required for the process are; mulch, garden horse, tarps pointed shovels and a measuring tape.

Instructions

• Location. Before transplanting you should determine if the tree will flourish in a shade, sun or watery location. Do not transplant a plant that craves for water near one that flourishes in dry conditions for compatibility purposes.
• Dig a new hole before uprooting the tree you plan to transplant.
• Use the tape measure to measure both the depth and width of the root ball. This can be done by digging around the plant.
• Dig out the plant that you plan to transplant. This should be done cautiously to avoid cutting most of the roots. Few can be cut using a sharp shovel or pruner
• Once the soil is loose around the roots, spread a tarp beside the tree and gently move it into the tarp.
• Gently drag the tree using the tarp as a medium of transportation to the new hole, the slide it into the hole. Make sure the tree stands straight then shovel the excavated soil into the hole. Tamp the soil firmly as you water it to eliminate air pockets which can cause the tree to shift in position after transplant.
• Mound the soil around the transplanted tree in a ring into a berm that will catch water for easier irrigation.
• Finally, spread the mulch around the base of the tree leaving a distance of about 5 centimeters between the mulch and tree for aeration. This should keep rodents away.

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Please note that younger trees have the highest chance of survival. Large tree with deep roots should not be transplanted for they will die. The best season for transplanting is during early spring or late winter when the weather is favorable.