Maybe it’s time to have a trained professional take a look at your trees

By Adam Cook

Summer has landed, and it’s bloom or bust for your yard’s trees.

By now, most trees have leafed out, and any tree that hasn’t is a strong indication that it’s dead, diseased or distressed.

Whatever the case, it’s time for a diagnosis from the trained eye of a professional tree care service.

In and around Medina County, the owners of Titan Arbor Care, certified arborists Jay Dalton, Jeremy Rolf, and Tyler Honsaker, regularly extend their expertise, inspecting properties to provide a clear view of the next steps a homeowner should take to maintain a healthy yard.

“Some species are late bloomers, and sometimes a tree just needs corrective pruning, but more often than not, if it hasn’t bloomed by now, you’ll probably need to consider removing it,” Jay says. “Right now, since the ground is dry, and our crews can get more done, that makes this the best time of year to dig up a deal. When our crews can afford to do more, so can our customers.”

Armed with an array of tools, Titan Arbor Care’s crews can safely take down enormous oaks, maples and other trees while leaving just a faint footprint.

“We have over 200 feet of planking we can put down to protect the yard, and our equipment is compact and lightweight enough to move around with minimal disruption,” Jay says. “After completely removing the stump, we’ll recondition your yard and can even plant a tree or a couple to take its place,” Jay says.

It’s always better to take stock of your yard’s trees before any signs of an underlying problem.

“It’s not a bad idea for a new homeowner to have us come out and see what trees could become a problem for them or anytime a homeowner adds a new addition because often people take down trees they don’t have to and leave others that really should have been taken down before they started construction.”

Trees can fail for a host of reasons. Some species that fared well and even thrived historically may not be suited to the environment today.

“Right now, the blue spruce and Austrian and Scotch pines are in decline, and we still have ash trees that are dead and hazardous from the emerald ash borer infestation.”

Warm temperatures have pushed plant hardiness zones northward, and when a tree is outside its comfort zone, there’s not much you can do.

“There are other varieties of spruce that are holding up,” Jay says. “The Norway spruce can make a nice addition to your yard, and Black gum is an excellent replacement for lost ash trees.”

Bloom or bust, any inspection should come with a fair assessment of the trees in your yard so that you can take the next step.

“We stand by our promise to leave every yard better than we found it,” Jay says, “Just remember to give newly planted trees plenty of water to keep them healthy.”

Guard your yard. Call 216-586-6955. Titan Arbor Care is standing by. For a complete list of services, visit TitanArborCare.com.