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Advanced Arbor Tree Care is proud to have an ISA certified Arborist on staff. This designation recognizes our commitment to the proper care for trees of all types in Pinellas County. What does it take to be ISA certified? The ISA Certified Arborist program is...

Trees display a variety of outward symptoms that indicate a need for removal. Signs such as unnatural leaning, damaged limbs, or trunk, and/or rotted portions is when you call an arborist. But just as one should not judge a book by its cover, remember that more than a...

Correct pruning is the most important part of helping trees survive hurricanes. Train young trees so they develop a sturdy, well-spaced framework of healthy branches along a dominant trunk. Maintain this form as far up into the tree as possible by reducing the length...

Mulch moderates soil temperatures, keeping roots warmer in winter and cooler in the summer. It also helps sustain soil moisture, reducing the water needs of trees. Mulch inhibits weeds, helps reduce soil erosion, and can improve soil, which improves or maintains tree...

Pruning trees selectively removes branches to provide clearance, reduce risk of breakage, or reduce size. When pruning, follow these steps, and then shred the resulting cuttings to add to the compost pile or use as mulch. (You can also toss the cuttings behind a shrub...