Mangroves are vital to Tampa Bay’s survival
It’s hard to miss the dense green foliage that hugs most of Florida’s coastline. The mangrove forests quietly guarding the shores are not only beautiful but extremely hardworking. Mangrove trees are...
View ArticleLive Christmas trees: buying, care, and replanting
Christmas is right around the corner. This December, Floridians in the Tampa Bay area are experiencing colder-than-usual temperatures. No matter what climate we live in, many people relish the idea of...
View ArticleTampa tree removal spat headed back to court
The city of Tampa recently issued a fine to a local, family-owned tree-cutting business, after they were found to be responsible for clear-cutting more than two dozen trees at a trailer park. The...
View ArticleThe urban tree clearing trend
Recently, Bloomberg News reported a trend indicating that, in many residential areas, mature trees are in constant peril of being cut down. Without protective measures in place, developers and home...
View ArticleSafe tree removal — how to safely fell a tree
In this article, we’ll discuss the proper methodology for safe tree removal. Trees are a vital part of our landscape for myriad reasons. Trees provide shade, oxygen, mini-ecosystems, bird sanctuaries,...
View Article$500,000 Pasco County landscaping grant for commercial properties
The Pasco County Commission has approved a landscaping grant program. Half a million dollars has been set aside to help businesses plant new trees and improve landscaping. The grants are available for...
View ArticleFormosan and Asian “super termites” eating trees alive in Florida
The Formosan and Asian subterranean termites have taken up residence in many of South Florida’s older living trees. Although they haven’t yet made their way en mass into trees in Pascoe County,...
View ArticlePollen-producing trees of Florida and their pollination seasons
The Tampa Bay area is renowned for its semi-tropical warm temperatures, making it a popular go-to destination spot for vacationers from cooler climes. Aside from the many pluses to living in or...
View ArticlePasco County grows on trees – a brief history of Pasco County
Pasco county’s trees have played a big role in its history and economy. Here’s Tree Masters Tree Service‘s “Brief History of Pasco County.” On June 2, 1887, Pasco County was created in the southern...
View ArticleCan planting trees save the planet?
Forests have been called the “lungs of the planet” — and for good reason. Trees efficiently absorb CO2 and remove it from the air, simultaneously storing it while releasing life-sustaining oxygen. In...
View ArticleHow to defend your home against brush fires and wildfires
It’s not only Californians and Arizonites that need to watch out for wildfires and brush fires. Anyone living on or near brush or forest area here in Florida also needs to safeguard their home. Regular...
View ArticleTampa Bay palm trees are in peril
Tampa Bay’s palm trees are being devastated by a tiny insect called a planthopper (Anrthropoda cixiidae). The flying insect carries a parasite called Phytoplasma that can cause diseases not only in...
View ArticleBuying trees for your property in the Tampa Bay area
Trees add great value to any property for multiple reasons, such as privacy, shade, and, of course, curb appeal. If someone is lucky enough to have fully grown, well-tended trees on their...
View ArticleHow to protect trees from hurricane damage
Climate change is here to stay, and weather systems are gathering strength with each passing season. The Tampa Bay area is particularly vulnerable to tropical storms and hurricanes bearing high-speed...
View ArticleTampa tree removal spat headed back to court
The city of Tampa recently issued a fine to a local, family-owned tree-cutting business, after they were found to be responsible for clear-cutting more than two dozen trees at a trailer park. The...
View ArticleThe urban tree clearing trend
Recently, Bloomberg News reported a trend indicating that, in many residential areas, mature trees are in constant peril of being cut down. Without protective measures in place, developers and home...
View ArticleFlorida Man plants banana tree in pothole in the middle of the road
A long-time Fort Myers resident initiated an anti-pot hole campaign last week, and it wasn’t a petition! Bryan Raymond, the owner of Progress and Pride Fitness Group was fed up with the treacherous,...
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Tree Masters Tree Service new “Nifty Lift 50” boosts efficiency and safety
Tree Masters Tree Service has recently purchased a NIfty Lift. With a max height of 50-feet, this piece of heavy equipment helps us help your trees in a safer and more efficient manner. Our new Nifty...
View ArticleHow to know when a tree is dead or dying — and what to do if it is
Trees are always a great addition to any property as they provide lush beauty, cooling shade, and privacy. A dead tree is a great liability to your property and may very well pose a threat to a house...
View ArticleThe world’s deadliest tree is in Florida
Florida is home to the manchineel one of the deadliest trees on the planet. They typically grow near water in the coastal and swampy regions of southern Florida. It’s prudent to avoid them if you...
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