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Grizzly Tree Service Supplies Hardwood Lumber. Looking for rough cut lumber? Look no farther. With his Woodmizer saw mill, Grizzly Tree Service supplies local hobbyist with their hardwood lumber needs. Feel free to call or email us the species and sizing you are looking for. We have most of the local hardwoods in stock. We have also recently expanded our business to include custom hardwood flo...

Stump Grinding & Cabling
We also have the necessary training & equipment to grind out any size stump. Cabling provides trees with additional structural support and may be necessary due to safety considerations or to prolong a tree's life. We utilize quality materials; sound engineering principles and proper installation methods. The main purpose of direct cabling is to functionally tie together the crown of ...

Crown Reduction & Restoration
Crown Restoration pruning should improve the structure, form and appearance of trees which have been severely headed, vandalized, or storm damaged. Reduction decreases the height and/or spread of a tree canopy by pruning back leaders. It is important to examine the ability of a species to sustain this type of pruning. Crown reduction is probably the most common type of trimming recommended for...

While it is important to our environment to preserve this natural resource sometimes due to inappropriate locations, disease and high risk, tree removal is necessary. Many tree removal projects are routine, while others will require highly technical skills including complex rigging, working in and around utility lines, or will require the use of large cranes. With over 27 years in the busine...

When it comes to pruning, Grizzly Tree professional arborists have specialized training, as well as a trained eye for what needs to be done. Trimming & shaping will not only enhance the appearance but will also create value for your home. Giving direction to trees as they grow may be done in the form of pruning, thinning or removing deadwood. Proper & regular pruning is imp...

Grizzly Tree Service Supplies Hardwood Lumber. Looking for rough cut lumber? Look no farther. With his Woodmizer saw mill, Grizzly Tree Service supplies local hobbyist with their hardwood l ...Read More

We also have the necessary training & equipment to grind out any size stump. Cabling provides trees with additional structural support and may be necessary due to safety considerations ...Read More

Crown Restoration pruning should improve the structure, form and appearance of trees which have been severely headed, vandalized, or storm damaged. Reduction decreases the height and/or spr ...Read More

While it is important to our environment to preserve this natural resource sometimes due to inappropriate locations, disease and high risk, tree removal is necessary. Many tree removal pro ...Read More

Safety Tips when Trimming Trees

When should you consider trimming trees? If you have large trees in your yard than you have probably consider trimming them. Many people like to trim their trees and keep them pruned back so that they have a beautiful shape and they make your yard look nice. This can be dangerous if you do not take a few safety precautions when you begin this chore.
1.) Never trim trees that are close to power lines. If the trees are becoming a problem and growing into the power lines then you may need to call the power company. They will most likely send out a professional to trim the tree for you.
2.) Always use a ladder and a safety cable when you are trimming trees that are very tall. This will help keep you safe from falling while you are up high.
3.) Never trim trees when you are home alone. You always want to make sure that someone is nearby in case of an emergency. You should always have a spotter to help you while you are working on the tree. This will ensure that you have someone on hand if you need help or in case of an emergence.
4.) Always wear gloves what you are trimming trees. This will help decrease the likelihood of touching anything poisonous with your bare skin or cutting your hand with the bark. You never know where poison and may be growing.
5.) Make certain that you are wearing safety goggles while you are trimming trees. You do not want to take a chance of getting a branch in your eye. If you do not have safety goggles you should purchase some before you begin.
If you follow these steps for edging trees in your yard you will be safe. Cutting your trees in your yard is very dangerous and if you feel unsafe about doing it yourself, you need to call a professional for help.

Use these tips once you had finished looking forsingle family homes.There are many new homes Palm Beach available. So once you find your dream home use these tips to keep your home looking great.
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Topping, Reducing, Crown Restoration

-No matter what is is called the correct technique is what is important. That’s “Drop Crotch Pruning“
-Unfortunately, there are services that are truly Topping and the consumer needs to be aware and know the difference.
Experts Agree: Dont Top Your Tree
Pennsylvania is blessed with many treesa forest of green in the spring and summer; a blanket of warm reds and brilliant yellows in the fall. We, in fact, have so many trees that unfortunately we hardly blink when an archaic tree mutilating practice takes place.
What is tree topping?
An inappropriate tree cut-back such as topping should not be confused with proper pruning. Careful selective pruning retains a tree’s natural shape and beauty. On the other hand, topped trees are easy to spot the tree’s natural shape has been destroyed, while a properly pruned tree looks as if no work has been done at all. With proper pruning, an arborist spends most of the time carefully selecting and removing branches.
Topping is a procedure that drastically removes or cuts back large branches in mature trees. The tree is pruned or sheared much the way a hedge is cut, leaving large exposed stubs. The practice is also known as heading, stubbing, tipping, lopping, or hat racking. Regardless of what it’s called, topping is ugly, expensive and dangerous.
Homeowners often consider topping an acceptable practice and “the right thing to do” when they need to make trees smaller or reduce homeowner liability. Ironically, tree topping does just the opposite. The severe, harsh cutting only makes the tree grow back faster in the form of ugly sprouts, which are much weaker and more susceptible to disease, insects and rot. Weakened trees are much more likely to fall during storms and thus become very hazardous. If a tree needs to be topped it is already a hazard and should be removed and a new tree planted in its place.
Topping can cost long term, too. Rarely, if ever, is it a one-time expense. Because of the fast re-growth, many trees are topped every few years. While healthy trees increase property values by upwards of 20 percent, topped trees decrease real estate values by 20-100 percent! Another factor is topped trees can become a liability. An unhealthy tree, full of disease and decay is an accident waiting to happen; potentially costing thousands and millions of dollars in property damage or bodily injury.
Consumers should beware of people who suggest they top a tree. Numerous people have found seasonal work in providing mulch, firewood and in the pruning and maintenance of established trees. When a severe storm devastates a community, or a rash of spring storms leaves a neighborhood splattered with broken limbs and fallen trees, the chainsaw wielders appear, often with little or no understanding of how trees should be pruned properly.
“Topping is a quick way to make a buck,” said Adam Downing, President of the Virginia Urban Forest Council (Trees Virginia). Some people say utility companies also are culprits. However, most companies are eager to help consumers pick the right tree for the right spot and instruct them on how to prune it properly under power lines. Dominion Power has a list of suggested plants for right-of-way plantings at http://www.dom.com/about/safety/tree.jsp. Dr. Bonnie Appleton, Virginia Tech Extension Service, has also developed a great publication, Trees and Shrubs for Overhead Utility Easements, which can be found online at http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/trees/430-029/430-029.html.
Every species of tree has different height, width and spacing needs in order to grow into a healthy mature tree. Carefully matching tree selection with site conditions proximity to other trees, buildings or above-ground utilities can prevent problems before they occur and will eliminate the need to take harmful, drastic measures. Many utility companies and forestry agencies provide guidelines for planting trees and recommendations of tree species to fit your needs.
Lin Diacont, President of the Virginia Green Industry Council, says You have the ability and the responsibility to prevent future problems by applying the practice of the right tree in the right place.” With the right selection, proper annual trimming, adequate water and mulching, these suggested trees will increase property value, reduce heating and air-conditioning costs and provide a natural habitat for birds and small animals. Trees are a long-term investment.
As Pennsylvanians, we are blessed to have plentiful trees that provide us with beauty, shade, a sanctuary for birds and small animals, and keep our air cleaner and reduce energy needs. And, as consumers, we have the power to squash the topping practice before more uninformed people with chainsaws kill off our cherished trees.
The Go Green column is brought to you by the Virginia Green Industry Council and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
About the Author: Jeff Miller, founder of Horticulture Management Associates LLC, serves as the Executive Director for the VA Green Industry Council, www.virginiagardening.com. Contributing a diverse background of nursery, greenhouse and landscape experience, Miller challenges all to ‘GoGreen’. Contact him at 540-382-0943 or email info@VirginiaGreen.org . Together, lets GoGreen!

Myth: Topping a tree will reduce storm damage and make the tree easier to maintain.
Truth: Topped trees can regain their original height in as fast as 2 years. The fast growing, extremely long and loosely attached shoots caused by topping may be more susceptible to breakage and storm damage. Ultimately, a topped tree requires more attention in the future than a properly pruned tree.
Myth: Topping invigorates a tree.
Truth: Topping immediately injures a tree and starts it on a downward spiral. Topping wounds expose the tree to decay and invasion from insects and disease. Also, the loss of foliage starves the tree, which weakens the roots, reducing the tree’s structural strength. While a tree may survive topping, its life span will be significantly reduced.
Myth: Topped trees will add value to your property.
Truth: Topped trees lack natural beauty and may reduce your property values. Also, a topped tree can become hazardous and cause property damage, making it a liability.
There is a Better Way: Alternatives to Topping
As a homeowner, you must educate yourself and make wise choices to protect your home and property including your trees. A tree is a valuable asset. As a long-term investment, trees require careful decisions and the occasional advice and service of a professional. Here’s what you can do to protect your trees:
Hire only competent, insured and certified tree care professionals.
When seeking a tree service, check the company’s topping policy. If they say top, don’t let them near your trees. (Hint-using the “word” top, doesn’t necessarily mean the action especially if speaking with a tree service that has been around a long time. Don’t be afraid to ask ” Are you truly Topping or do you mean Crown Reducing/Restoration. The correct term is Drop-Crotch Cutting)
Most importantly, never let yourself be pressured by bargains. The old saying, “you get what you pay for” truly applies here.

Mid-Atlantic Chapter-International Society of Arboriculture (MAC-ISA), (703)753.0499, http://www.mac-isa.org/
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), 217-355-9411, www.isa-arbor.com

Grizzly Tree Service Supplies Hardwood Lumber.
Looking for rough cut lumber? Look no farther. With his Woodmizer saw mill, Grizzly Tree Service supplies local hobbyist with their hardwood lumber needs. Feel free to call or email us the species and sizing you are looking for. We have most of the local hardwoods in stock. We have also recently expanded our business to include custom hardwood flooring.
Species Of Lumber
Maple, Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Ash, Osage Orange, Hickory
Other species of lumber become available throughout the year. Call us and let us know what you are looking for. We may have it.

We also have the necessary training & equipment to grind out any size stump. Cabling provides trees with additional structural support and may be necessary due to safety considerations or to prolong a tree’s life. We utilize quality materials; sound engineering principles and proper installation methods.
The main purpose of direct cabling is to functionally tie together the crown of the tree as a cohesive unit to withstand the stresses and strains of wind, ice, and the weight of limbs and foliage. In direct cabling, two limbs at least 6 in diameter or more are connected to each other by means of a copper-covered steel cable to provide equivalent support to both branches. This job is not for amateurs but should be skillfully done by a qualified professional.

Crown Restoration pruning should improve the structure, form and appearance of trees which have been severely headed, vandalized, or storm damaged. Reduction decreases the height and/or spread of a tree canopy by pruning back leaders. It is important to examine the ability of a species to sustain this type of pruning. Crown reduction is probably the most common type of trimming recommended for the urban environment. Crown reduction is the thinning of the ends of various limbs or central stems for the purpose of lightening a certain part of a tree or the entire canopy. It is a safeguard against trees falling over in storms and limbs breaking in high winds or high load conditions. Crown reduction is a perfect solution for those who wish to keep trees that are especially close to their house or business and do not feel that trimming will suffice to ensure the trees health and safety. Crown reduction focuses on encouraging growth lower in the canopy, thus keeping the center of gravity low over the long-term. Crown reduction differs from the standard limbing up style of trimming in that the lower branches are retained as weight is removed above. However, keep in mind that limbs should not be allowed to touch a structure. They should be kept a few feet from roofs and gutters to allow for proper airflow and prevent mold and mildew. This method is called Drop Crotch Pruning.

While it is important to our environment to preserve this natural resource sometimes due to inappropriate locations, disease and high risk, tree removal is necessary. Many tree removal projects are routine, while others will require highly technical skills including complex rigging, working in and around utility lines, or will require the use of large cranes. With over 27 years in the business Grizzly Tree Service crews include Arborists and Tree Care Specialists with all the training & skills necessary to safely complete the most dangerous & difficult of tree removals.

When it comes to pruning, Grizzly Tree professional arborists have specialized training, as well as a trained eye for what needs to be done. Trimming & shaping will not only enhance the appearance but will also create value for your home. Giving direction to trees as they grow may be done in the form of pruning, thinning or removing deadwood.
Proper & regular pruning is important because it:

Gives direction to young trees as they grow
Provides clearance to overhead lines, streets, driveways,sidewalk & curbs as well as buildings.

A very honest feeling...
I just called a number from a truck for wood, it was Grizzly Tree Service, never heard of them before, I ordered 2 cords of wood, they delivered quickly and I got a lot of wood, more than the other people I was dealing with. I was very happy. They will do my tree work in the future.
Jerry K 05/21/2008 Harleysville, PA

Good quality for the price.
A job well done by a professional company. Knowledgeable and pays attention to detail. Thanks guys!
JR from Lansdale, PA 02/17/2007

Notably good service experience
Personalized Service, Attention to Details and Experience are what makes this company stand tall about the rest.
JN from Hatfield, PA 01/07/2006,

Found these guys on Craig's List
...looking for Lumber. I am a hobbyist and I got to tell you I found a great new sources for my lumber. This guy has most of the local hardwoods and his prices are way better than anywhere else I can find. Besides that he knows his stuff!
Jan 31, 2009 by Tom P

Very reasonable prices and professional employees. Will absolutely use Grizzly's Tree Service again!
Apr 20, 2009 by Junigirl