Tree Stump Removal: The Stumps Have Got To Go
This week let’s dive into an often-neglected aspect of creating the perfect landscape design for your family’s home: tree stumps. Some of my less experienced readers just beginning their landscaping journey may wonder, “What exactly is a tree stump?” The stump is the lowest portion above the ground of any tree & has many vital…
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Ice Storms & Your Home: What You Need To Know.
The winter season is fully upon us, and with it comes the dangers that snow/ice storms can inflict upon your property. Fallen trees, icy roads, & an array of icicles are just some of the things that make this time of year so hazardous. Ice storms are particularly dangerous, causing over twenty thousand injuries yearly,…
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Summer Renovation Success: The Essential Guide
Six Diamonds Tree Service technicians are pruning unruly tree branches. NOW IS THE TIME! The New Year has just begun, meaning you have approximately 161 days from when this blog posts before the first day of summer. Take the time to start planning your expansive summer projects. With Covid -19 finally winding down and the…
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Landscaping: A Look To The Past For Inspiration For The Present.
The art of landscaping has a rich, fascinating history that dates back to ancient times. From the hanging gardens of Babylon to the sprawling parks of modern cities, people have been shaping & modifying the land around them for thousands of years. Looking back at different layouts of historical landscaping examples can be a great…
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Maximizing Sustainability: Tips for Recycling Your Christmas Tree.
A Season for giving, making memories with loved ones, and being Eco-Friendly Did you know that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that twenty-five percent of all waste for the year is created between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day? Now that most of the holiday season has come and gone, it’s time to think…
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Discover the Top 3 Must-See Christmas Tree Decorating Styles:
As the holiday season is underway, I find it only appropriate that we talk about one of my favorite holiday topics, Christmas tree decor. One of the most popular Christmas traditions is setting up a Christmas tree, and there are countless ways you can decorate these trees to create a festive and unique look. In…
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What Are Evergreen Trees & Why Do I Care?
The earliest known evergreen trees were conifers, a group of plants that includes pines, firs, and spruces. These trees evolved more than 200 million years ago during the Mesozoic era and quickly became a dominant force in the world’s forests. Like most things in life, plants change with the yearly cycle of the seasons. We…
Three Ways to Revamp Your Backyard Before the Next Holiday Gathering:
Six Diamonds Tree technicians are pruning unruly trees and bringing a client’s yard back to life. Whether you spent hours driving across the country or were the host of this year’s festivities, there’s a good chance you chose to spend time with your family enjoying the holiday this past weekend. One thing that happens to…
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Firewood: Should you be stocking up this winter?
There is nothing quite like the warm crackle of an open fire as the winter weather starts to take hold. For those of us who grew up in the Tri-State area, the memories of nights around the bonfire are synonymous with the holidays. One of my favorite parts of this time of the year has…
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Winters Coming, Are Your Trees & Shrubs Pruned?
Winter is right around the corner, & with this comes the typical yearly joys of the holidays. Time spent with family or holiday shopping for a friend. Unfortunately, that one neighbor is, once again (for the third year in a row), stringing up their Christmas lights just a bit too early. You can feel the…
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How Trees Add Value to Your Property
Did you know that by having tree’s on your property you can increase the overall value of your property? This is not often a commonly known fact, but it is indeed true. Here are some of the top ways that trees will add value. 1. Provide cooling effects and save energy.According to the U.S. Department…
The Dangers of Ash Trees
There continues to be a surplus of Ash tree removals in our region! This is due to the continuous infestation of the emerald ash borer (EAB). According to the New York State Department of Conservation (DEC), “The emerald ash borer (EAB) (Agrilus planipennis) is an invasive beetle from Asia that infests and kills North American…