Recycling Your Christmas Tree in Atlanta

Recycling Your Christmas Tree in Atlanta

We read recently that real Christmas trees were once again becoming the popular tree of choice at Christmas in America.  We love a real tree for Christmas!  Nothing beats the look and, of course, the pine smell for Christmas.  But, once Christmas is over, what do you do?  Most of us get trees that are bigger than what the city will pick up curbside, so we wanted to give you some ideas about how you can recycle your tree in Atlanta.

Sandy Springs Christmas Tree Recycling

If you are even short on time, there are local Boy Scout troops that will actually come pick up your tree from your home and recycle it for you.  All you have to do is place your tree at the curb!  They just ask for a $10 donation for their efforts.  We know of at least one troop here in Atlanta that is doing just that.  Click here for more details: http://troop266.us/trees.php.

Rent a chipper

Pine needles dry quickly, but decompose slowly, which means it makes excellent mulch.  If you have a few neighbors that have real trees also or if you have more wood that needs to be chipped, renting a chipper could be a great investment.  These can be rented at most hardware stores. 

Bring One For the Chipper

If you are just trying to get rid of your one tree, this is a better option for you.  Bring One for the Chipper is a program sponsored by Keep Georgia Beautiful, Home Depot and some other local businesses.  It has been around for over 20 years.  They recycle Christmas trees and turn them into mulch, fuel and fish habitats and often the mulch is used for local beautification projects.  On January 3, 2015, many Home Depot locations host this event, so call your local store and find out if they are participating.  All you have to do is bring your tree up there and they do the rest.

Cobb County, Marietta/ Kennesaw/Powder Springs Tree Recycling

Four Cobb County Parks and Recreation locations will accept drops-offs through Jan. 3. 

Fullers Park 3499 Robinson Road, Marietta, GA

Sewell Park 2085 Lower Roswell Rd Marietta, GA

Lost Mountain Park, 4845 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs, GA

Noonday Creek Park, 489 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw, GA

We hope this helps a bit with your holiday clean up!  From all of us at Atlanta Tree Professionals, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Atlanta Tree Professionals, 6105 Boylston Dr. NE Sandy Springs, GA 30328 404-644-8733. 

The Time to Plant a Tree is Now!

The Time to Plant a Tree is Now!

Like this great proverb, Atlanta Tree Professionals believes that the time to plant trees is now.  Yes, we remove trees, but our main goal is to help keep your trees healthy and only remove them when they absolutely need to go.  In fact, each time we have to remove a tree, Atlanta Tree Professionals will plant a new one in its place.

Many people think that the fall is the end of the planting season, but did you know that the best time to plant trees and shrubs in Atlanta is actually November through March?  In places where there are colder winters, earlier in the fall is best.  There are many reasons planting trees and shrubs during the fall/winter is beneficial:

1.     Planting in the fall gives the root system time to grow.  During the winter, the roots develop and become established, which allows the tree to have more support during spring growth and the heat of summer.

2.     The cooler, wetter weather means less watering is needed.

3.     Stable air temperatures promote rapid root growth and development.

4.     The soil is less damp than it is in the spring, which creates more stability for roots.

5.     When you choose a tree or shrub to plant in the fall, you are able to see the color that they will produce.

Even though the temperatures are cold, you must remember that the soil stays warm well after the air has cooled.  Even so, balled and burlap-wrapped trees and shrubs will do best.  Also, you want to make sure to avoid planting broad-leaf evergreens in the fall, such as azaleas, boxwoods and hollies.  These will not do as well. Some great trees to plant in the fall/winter are maples, buckeyes, ash, spruce and elms. Bare root plants, such as roses, pecans and fruit trees should be planted in late winter when they are completely dormant. 

Atlanta Tree Professionals wants to help keep Atlanta and the metro area looking beautiful and we believe that it is done by keeping tree healthy and planting new ones. We hope that you are able to get out and plant a tree this fall or winter! If you need help making sure those trees stay healthy give us a call!

Atlanta Tree Professionals

6105 Boylston Dr. NE

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-644-8733

www.atlantatreeprofessionals.com 

Those Pesky Acorns | Blogpost from Atlanta Tree Professionals

Those Pesky Acorns

*Photo courtesy of http://freshandfun.blogspot.com/2011/09/acorns.html

If you have an oak tree in your yard, chances are you see your fair share of acorns.  Pesky when you are trying to keep your yard up, yes, but these little seeds are a pretty amazing part of nature.  So amazing that artists, poets and storytellers alike have all been using the story of the acorn to inspire their work.  Like this great quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.”

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The little acorn is food to over 100 species of birds and animals around the world, some of which rely solely on this nut for nutrients. Oak trees actually depend on these animals, especially birds and squirrels to disperse their seeds.  Because acorns are so heavy, they can only fall so far from the tree, so the animals bring the acorns all over so they have a chance to grow.

In the U.S. alone, there are over 60 species of oak trees that produce acorns of all different shapes and sizes.  In a good year, just one of these trees can produce thousands of acorns!  Why do these trees produce so many acorns?  For one, the odds of one acorn actually growing into a tree are less than 1 in 10,000!  For an oak tree to be able to begin producing acorns they must be at least 20 years old and some do not produce acorns until they are over 50 years old.  The older the tree is, the more acorns they will produce.

So, what should you do about the thousands of acorns in your yard?  Since so many animals are reliant on these nutrient-filled seeds, we don’t recommend doing away with them!  If you just can’t have them in your yard, try raking them up and throwing them somewhere away from your yard.

If you have some beautiful oak trees in your yard, these are trees to be treasured!  They are, after all, the national trees of the U.S.  If you want to keep your oak trees (and other trees) healthy, call Atlanta Tree Professionals at 404-644-8733 and we’ll help you do just that!

What Makes Us the Best

What Makes Us the Best

“From the quote to the clean-up, this company was professional, followed through, and did a truly outstanding job. Their price was competitive. They didn't try to sell you on more trees getting cut than were needed. They worked safely but quickly. A job we thought would take two days was done in less than one day because they brought enough people to do it right, but quickly. Bottom line, they will be the first, and only, tree people we call from now on. “  - Grandra

Who is the Best Tree Company in Atlanta? 

For the best in tree service Atlanta has to offer, call Atlanta Tree Professionals (ATP). Our staff is experienced and dedicated to serving you, the homeowner (or business owner). Our professional tree crews have worked together for years.  Long -term teams such as ours have three advantages:

1.           A job well done


The staff at Atlanta Tree Professionals is dedicated to bringing you quality service each and every time we do work at your home and/or business.  We consider ourselves, not just “guys that cut down trees,” but foresters that guide and help homeowners with the trees and nature that they have.  If it means cutting down part or all of a tree, we’ll do that, but if there is a better solution, we’ll help find one.   No matter what the solution is determined to be, we promise to do the job well and to your satisfaction.

2.           A job done safely


As you can imagine, cutting down branches or trees can be dangerous.  At ATP, we have both the experience and the skill to make sure that trees are always removed safely from your property.  We are a fully insured company. We are also active members of  the International Society of Arboriculture, which means we are keeping up with all the latest arboriculture (the study of trees, shrubs and vines) news and education.

3.           A job done efficiently


At ATP, we understand that a fallen (or a falling) tree is not a matter to take lightly.  We are ready to make sure the job is done efficiently so that no further damage is done to your home or business.  We make sure that our cranes, trucks, and equipment are the most well-maintained to safely and quickly remove fallen trees. Knowing that a professional tree removal company is going to answer your call is pertinent in a tree emergency, so we promise to answer and help you as quick as we can.

Atlanta Tree Professionals is committed to our customers and making sure that you are safe and satisfied with the work we do at your home.  

Atlanta Tree Professionals

6105 Boylston Dr

Sandy Springs, Ga 30328

404-644-8733

Stop Eating My Trees

Stop Eating My Trees!

In addition to tree removal services in the metro Atlanta area, Atlanta Tree Professionals also offers tree treatment for insects.  Did you know that insects pollinate around 80% of trees and bushes?  Although some of those insects are beneficial to trees, there are about thirty species of insects that contribute to the decline of trees in the U.S.

Damaging insects are grouped by the kind of damage that they cause on certain parts of the tree.  Those groups are:

• Defoliators or leaf eaters.  These include moths, aphids and caterpillars.
• Beetles and borers.  These insects consume or breed inside a tree’s bark and wood.  They also consume the tree’s seeds so new trees can’t grow.
• Fruit insect pests.  These insects rot the fruit growing on trees.  Moths, maggots, flies, leaf rollers and fruit worms are all part of this group.

Most common to our region are Pine Tree Beetles, Ambrosia beetles and carpenter ants.  

If you are worried that your tree(s) might have an insect infestation, look for these signs:

• Sawdust around base of the tree
• Chunks of canopy missing
• Big bubbles of sap on the tree
• Small holes in the tree (they can be smaller than a penny)
• Dropping limbs

Insects are less likely to attack healthy trees, but already damaged or newly planted trees will be more susceptible to an infestation.  So what is the best way to protect your trees from bugs?  Prevention!  Atlanta Tree Professionals can help with that by providing annual treatment of trees for insect control, identifying branch, trunk and root defects that may weaken a tree and recommending ways to manage them, removing dead or defective branches, correcting problems caused by improper care practices that have occurred in the past, pruning to make the tree safer and healthier and crown reduction that reduces the risk of tree failure for large trees located near buildings.

If you believe one or more of your trees are infested or if you want to prevent future infestations, give us a call and we’ll make sure those pests stop eating your trees!  The month of June is free tree assessment month, so give us a call and we’ll come assess your trees at no cost!  We service the Atlanta and metro Atlanta areas.  Call us today at (404) 644-8733.

Spring Clean Up by Atlanta Tree Professionals

Spring Clean Up

Ahhh, who’s ready for it to look like this outside?  Don’t think about the allergies, just the warm, beautiful weather.  We’ve gotten tastes of the spring, so hopefully it will stop teasing us and decide to stay soon.

With the spring does come the dreaded spring cleaning, though, and we at Atlanta Tree Professionals wanted to talk to you about how you can spring clean by getting you trees prepared for spring weather.  This winter has been tough on many of our trees, so it is important to make sure the trees in your yard are in good condition.  Spring is the peak season for thunderstorms and if your trees are not healthy, the storms could do a lot of damage.  Many times when a tree falls, it could have been prevented if it had been inspected before the storms happened.  Here are things that you want to look for that can be potential hazards with your trees:

-       Branches that hang over your home

-       Trees that lean significantly

-       Trees or branches that have a close proximity to power lines

-       Cracks in the trunks or major limbs of trees

-       Trees that are hollow, aged or decaying

Trees that might have these issues are the ones that will come down first in a thunderstorm.  Spring thunderstorms can be hard on weak trees for a couple of reasons.  The first is that when there is heavy rain, the soil gets soaked and the roots of the tree cannot stay fastened in the ground.  The second reason is the wind.  Have you ever had your umbrella turn inside out when it’s really windy?  This is the same effect the wind can have on your tree “canopy.”

The other issue you need to be aware of with your trees in the spring is ivy.  We all know here in Georgia how the ivy grows-like crazy!  Ivy on your trees can actually add weight to the tops of your trees, increasing the likelihood of it falling.  An easy solution to this is to cut the ivy off.  One tip: Don’t pull the ivy off the tree, but instead cut it at the ground.  This way it will not cause harm to the bark of your tree, but will instead cut off it’s water supply, which will cause it to wither and fall off the tree without damage.

If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times: Proper maintenance to your trees is so important!  Proper pruning can reduce the wind sail and reduce the likelihood of property damage by a tree.  On the flip side, improper pruning can make trees more vulnerable to the effects of a storm, so please leave it to the experts, like Atlanta Tree Professionals.  We will help you figure out the best plan for your trees to keep your family and property safe. 

Right now, we have a great special going on: You can get $100 off of $500 or more of tree work.  Additionally, if you refer a friend and we do the work on their trees, you can earn another $100 off.  That’s right, friends, up to $200 off! 

If you are in the Atlanta metro area, including Marietta, Atlanta, Decatur, Acworth, Kennesaw, Alpharetta and more, give Atlanta Tree Professionals a call today and take advantage of these great specials! 404-644-8733

Atlanta Tree Professionals 

6105 Boylston Dr NE

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-644-8733

http://www.atlantatreeprofessionals.com