Georgia’s hot summer months can take a toll on your trees over time. Temperatures often surpass 90 degrees and droughts can occur throughout the season, making it crucial to protect your trees until colder temperatures arrive. However, most Atlanta residents don’t...
Girdling roots are a death sentence for most trees. They cause numerous issues that adversely affect the tree’s health and can even kill the tree prematurely. However, many Atlanta residents don’t know what girdling roots are or how to identify them before they spiral...
Healthy trees can grow expansive root systems, sometimes spanning over 30 feet beneath the ground. However, not all thriving trees need enormous roots to grow healthy, firm, or tall. Many Loblolly pines native to Atlanta, GA, grow shallow roots and still absorb...
Knowing when to fertilize fruit trees allows you to enjoy the best harvests year after year. In this post, Southern Tree Pros, Atlanta’s certified arborist, explains how to give your fruit trees the support they need. Know When to Apply a Balanced Fertilizer ...
Low-maintenance trees enhance your enjoyment of the outdoor spaces on your property. With the right soil conditions and regular watering, trees will thrive. However, even if you skip a few weeks of maintenance, trees that are drought tolerant will reward you with a...
Georgia is known nationwide for its peach trees, and many homeowners have a growing peach tree in their backyards. If you own a peach tree, it needs proper maintenance to stay healthy and produce delicious fruits. So today, the team at Southern Tree Pros is here with...
What’s the secret to a healthy tree that will last for decades? Trees are a beautiful, natural element of any urban forest landscape. They add color and texture and provide shade and protection from the elements, but they can’t do it alone. Here are five great tips...
Trees offer many benefits, but some people don’t like when they start shedding dead leaves during the fall or winter season. Fortunately, evergreen trees don’t lose their green leaves (although they aren’t always green). Instead, they retain their...
Heavy rains and blustering winds put tremendous pressure on trees and overhanging branches during storms. The risk of electrocution, fire, and fallen tree limbs increases when overgrown plants or trees get too close to service lines. But who’s responsible for...
