Tree Care

February 10, 2025

Have you ever stepped onto a property and felt instantly captivated by its beauty? More often than not, the trees are a key factor in creating that unforgettable first impression. Trees possess a remarkable ability to define a landscape, add natural charm, and set the mood for any outdoor environment. So, what’s the secret behind trees that leave a lasting impression? It’s not just luck or nature—it’s care.

January 28, 2025

With two snowfalls this January, it’s clear that winter weather is becoming more variable than the mild winters of recent years. Protecting your trees from repeated weather events starts with setting up an appointment with one of our Certified Arborists to establish a tree care plan.

January 14, 2025

Snowstorms can be rough on trees, but with the proper care, they can bounce back. Here’s a quick guide to help your trees recover after heavy snow.

April 12, 2021

We believe the best investment to protect our urban forest and mitigate the risks of having trees near our homes and businesses is proactive tree care. By properly caring for our trees, we can prolong their life and avoid premature and unnecessary removals.

March 4, 2021

In the forest, trees exist and flourish without any human intervention or controls. Dead limbs fall off eventually, views are not obstructed so limbs are not selectively removed and poor branch structure is not a concern for nature. However, in the urban environment our structures, playscapes and lawns impact our trees and our trees impact them.

September 17, 2020

Understandably, crew safety is a hot topic in the tree care industry. As professionals, we must always ask ourselves, “How can we be more safe?” The reason for this is obvious to us at NUF, it is a dangerous job and beyond that, and we care about our crew and want to consistently improve the way we operate. This goes in line with our core value to “Be Better”.

May 7, 2018

Over the last few decades, research has shown that the presence of trees on a site provides quantitative benefits for human health, stormwater solutions, retail sales, and property values. For example, healthy mature trees can increase residential property value by three to twelve percent.

February 23, 2018

Art Morris, NUF General Manager and The Georgia Urban Forest Council's 2018 president, explains why soil preservation and soil building benefit our urban green canopy for Shade Magazine.

November 28, 2017

English ivy, [Hedera helix], is an exotic invasive species that is popular for it’s ability to grow in dry shade. Unfortunately, it is replacing native species...

November 28, 2017

We have all witnessed the aftermath of a large limb failure on a beautiful old water oak and wondered if is this common, or that must of been one heck of a storm, or I sure hope that doesn’t happen to my tree.

November 15, 2017

Preservation of the Oconee Hill Cemetery was financed in part with Federal funds from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior, through the historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

November 15, 2017

If you notice that the roots have been damaged in your landscape, there are plant healthcare guidelines that can prolong the life of your trees and repair damaged soilscapes.