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Tales from the Tree Cutting Crypt - Killer Bee's in Tucson
Posted on July 8, 2018 at 4:27 PM |
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Tree Service Tucson, Discounts, Coupons and more!
Posted on June 18, 2018 at 12:11 AM |
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Thank you for stopping in to Chris and Amanda's Tree Service! We promise to make it worth your while. When is comes to Tree Service Tucson is behind the times in many ways. Our Tree Care Companies are generally under trained when compared with the rest of the country. Part of this is due to the small market of the Old Pueblo and the other part is due to 3 unique environmental factors that make it impossible to read a book about Tree Care in Tucson. Our rocky soil, drought conditions and freeze conditions make Tucson a unique place that requires a special set of rules for Tucson Tree's. Chris and Amanda have stumbled on some simple truths that do not line up with conventional Tree Service thinking and we have documented them in video format on our YouTube Channel. Our hope is that our video library will be a free resource that helps Tucson for years to come and raise the Tree IQ for Tree Owners and Tree Workers alike. Tree Service in Tucson will never be the same. To help with our mission we are offering a 10% off coupon if you subscribe, Give us Thumbs up and watch our video's. You can start with the one below that will get you well on your way to 10% off. This coupon can not be combined with other offers but it can be saved for future use. In other words, Subscribe, Thumbs Up and watch videos now and then if you should ever need tree service in the future, the coupon is there for you to use. Thanks for all your support and we will see you next time! Sincerely, Chris and Amanda |
Tree Planting Tucson - Good Tree's to Plant in Tucson.
Posted on June 17, 2018 at 11:47 PM |
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Tucson is unique environment full of Rock, Drought and Freeze conditions. The combination of all of those leads to a new set of rules needing to be written. You see, the Tree Care provided in other parts of the country does not apply to Tucson. Chris and Amanda's Tree Service has confronted the text books and on the job training coming out the other side better for it. Water the drip line? not in Tucson. Plant in full sun? not in Tucson. These are a few of the differences we face in the Old Pueblo. So, with that said, shouldn't the Tree Planting Tucson does be different too? We say yes. For years Tucson has been plagued by nurseries that push and inventory of Pine Tree's, Eucalyptus, Willow Acacia, Sumac's and more. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a sound voice advising what are good tree's to plant in Tucson? Well that day is here. Chris and Amanda's Tree Service is offering video's with information covering a wide spectrum of Tree Service secrets normally paid for. Today we cover Tree Planting Tucson. We have done 2 video's on the subject and I will give you the cliff notes versions. At the top of the list of good tree's to plant in Tucson is the Velvet Mesquite. Great slow growing hard wood tree that is drought tolerant and has artistic branches. Don't cut those lower branches off, they are needed. (watch our video how to trim a tree) Second on our list is the Palo Brea. This is a wide palo verde with artistic branches and very low trimming needs. (we have a video on the 5 palo verde's of Tucson so you can tell them all apart) Third on our list is the little known Twisted Acacia. What a unique tree! Wouldn't Tucson be better if this tree was planted instead of the Sweet Acacia? Who's idea was the Sweet Acacia? Fourth on our list is the Mexican Sycamore. This tree is not for the faint of heart as it will need some watering. Deciduous it drops its leaves and is very easy to clean up because the leaves re the size of dinner plates! This is a great shade tree for those summer months. I have grown one from 10 to 25 feet in 1 year! This is our top 4. We did a second video on unique tree's to plant in Tucson and you will have to watch that one. I will post it along with these words. Remember to give us a THUMBS UP and we answer all questions for advice when you COMMENT on our YouTube videos. We hope this blog was helpful with Tree Planting Tucson and gave you some good Tree's to plant in Tucson. Thanks for all your Love and we will see you next time! Sincerely, Chris and Amanda |
Tales from the Tree Cutting Crypt (Bomb in the Desert!)
Posted on May 14, 2018 at 8:15 AM |
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How to water a Tree in Tucson, Arizona.
Posted on April 13, 2018 at 12:42 AM |
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For years we have been fixing tree's for the Tucson Community. Recently I had the opportunity to meet someone who was charged money to have a tree service inject 60 gallons of water in the soil for her tree. At this point I thought it may be helpful to put a large part of what we have done online for you. Tucson is a different place and during my study in Arboriculture I realized how different. Half of what I learned in a book was not applicable in Tucson. Our soil is so hard it changes the common teaching to incorrect. First mistake.... Watering the drip line. I can not tell you how many people we have helped who have sick or dehydrated tree's that before meeting us had put irrigation in place around the drip line. 1 to 2 years goes by and the tree gets worse until they call us. If you study tree care and the drip line watering plans they assume that the whole circumference is being water. Well, in Tucson if you water the drip line the water never makes it to the root ball which has the most condensed area of roots that you can positively effect. Watering the base in a textbook is a big no no because it will destabilize a tree. Our soil is not destabilized as it is the consistency of cement. With that said, do not water the base in monsoon's because a wet base will allow your tree to go over in a storm much easier. Another text book concern is root rot. As long as you go 2-3 times a week and allow it to dry in between you will have no trouble. The fact is, Landscapers and some tree cutters have no idea how much water a tree needs in Tucson... Again studying a book won't tell you about studies done in Tucson. Anyhow, Landscapers put 1-5 gallon emitters on your tree and then schedule you for 1 hr a day. So your tree gets 5 gallons at best! not enough. And I have seen so called top arborist in Tucson advise people with starving tree's to water the tree 6 hrs avery 30 days. HA! Then the Tree Owner calls me and we help. This help has happened Thousands of times and sometimes there are other underlying issues that we can help address like insects. So below is our deep soak watering plan. It's pretty basic but may be a big help to you in life. We have suffered such drought over the last 20 years that a little help for our tree's is needed. One thing I learned in study is that over 90% of ALL tree born illness is derived from dehydration. This means that a healthy tree is half the battle. As always, Hope the below helps. Watering Plan Often Tree's need individual watering care depending on Genus, Age and Health. Here in Tucson
tree's often have specialized watering needs due our climate and soil conditions. Textbook
watering does not work in our climate with hard soil and dry air. We have developed a specialized
feeding plan to bring tree's back to life and this is the Watering plan to be followed after that
feeding plan.
Water for the months of March, April, May, June, September, October and November. If we have
an excessively hot summer with little rain you can add water during those times but you want to
stay away from watering during Monsoon season as watering the soil will soften the area leaving
your tree open to blowing over in a Microburst. Your watering should consist of leaving a hose
trickle at the base of the tree overnight 2-3 nights a week for the months listed above depending on how sick your tree is. Before you
do that you want to soak the fresh ground mulch, we put in, excessively to bleed down nutrition.
It is important to watch your tree's health while watering and make sure soil dries between
waterings. Other things to look for are leaf scorch, leaf discoloration or wilting can be signs of
water deficiencies.
Remember that tree's do not get healthy overnight, do not loose heart because your tree does not
bounce back in 30 day. Spring growth is derived from fall nutrition and often the watering you are
doing now is going to pay dividends the following year. Follow our plan closely as we have
watched 1000's of tree's show amazing results taking them off deaths door and making them a
vital part of your life again. WATER WITH YOUR SCHEDULE NOT YOUR HEART! As always we are hear to help, please call or email with any questions. Sincerely, Chris and Amanda Owner/Arborist Chris and Amanda's Tree Service 1078 N SWAN RD TUCSON, AZ 85711 (520)591-9265 Offering Tucson great Tree Trimming and Tree Service! |
Great video's to help Homeowners on YouTube.
Posted on April 12, 2018 at 5:37 PM |
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Chris and Amanda's Tree Service is starting to do video's to help homeowners with those common tree questions. Some of our latest videos are... - Mistletoe part 1,2,3 - Pine Bark Beetle - Palm Tree Trimming 1 and 2 - Feeding Tree's - Sewer Lines and your Tree's More coming soon! Stay Tuned. Chris and Amanda's Tree Service 1078 N Swan Rd Tucson, Az 520-591-9265 |
Tales from the Tree Cutting Crypt! Alan Jackson?
Posted on April 1, 2018 at 4:07 PM |
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Save your Money! Chris and Amanda's Tree Service in Tucson, Arizona!
Posted on April 1, 2018 at 10:11 AM |
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For years we have been helping Tucson, Arizona w/ tips, discounted prices and more. I wanted to lay a few things out to help our community understand Tucson Tree Services. Your understanding can help lead to saving money and getting a better service.... this is important. Years ago when we started our franchise in San Diego I learned about a phenomenon that an engineer had come up with. When working for him he explained that a group of friends had discussed the issue at length and stumbled on some new truths that you may find helpful. The basis is that the highest prices in Tree Service or other services are always the worst level of service. Its something I like to call the Lottery effect. When a company gets used to hitting the jackpot or homerun on its jobs they become lazy and almost addicted to the feeling that they didn't exert very much energy but received a great reward. This jackpot way of life leads them to the self image that they are very important and deserve this pay off because they are better. I last week ran into this while meeting someone new who had out a low character high price company here in Tucson. I know the company well and she told me how surprised she was that they left such a mess after charging her 5 times more than I did. This is a story I hear over and over.... The highest prices are the worst service. With that said, your lowest prices that are so low they are scary often are very inexperienced. The sweet spot is in the middle. The guys in the middle offer you the best service and price combination you can hope for. We try to hit that on the head every time at Chris and Amanda's Tree Service! Another thing to know about Tree Service in Tucson and about Tucson Arizona in General is that we are a very small market. There is alot of companies that shouldn't be in business here in Tucson. In bigger markets they would be drowned out but in Tucson they get buy with smoke and mirrors. Often their character is so low that it is a wonder people hire them, but often people over ride their gut instinct because the person couldn't be too bad if they have been in business for awhile.... not true. Some of the so called top tree cutters are very untrustworthy putting their pocket book ahead of your best interest. You can often get trusted advise that is only given so that they get work, often this is the case. If what someone is telling you costs money you should be cautious. I often see people who get 10 estimates getting so confused that they no longer know what to do. There is not enough Trusted Tree Companies in Tucson to get 10 estimates, so stick with just a few. If you need a few here is some I have seen act honorably.... Obviously us... 1. Chris and Amanda's Tree Service! 520-591-9265 2. Romeo Tree Service 520-603-0143 3. Absolutely Trees (520) 818-4455 4. Arizona Tree and Landscape Service 520-790-1505 5. Monstrosity Tree Service 520-230-7131 And this is the end of the list. I wish I could tell you all the bad stories about other services I have experienced but it wouldn't be fair. All I can say is that the above have conducted themselves in a way they can be proud of. Not to say they don't make mistakes but they are people of more character than the rest of your options. GOOD LUCK! |
Tales from the Tree Cutting Crypt! (Tucson Fire)
Posted on March 31, 2018 at 9:14 AM |
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Thank you Ron Barber
Posted on March 31, 2018 at 8:47 AM |
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