Many homeowners can attest to the natural beauty that their trees add to their property. When trees begin to die, however, they can become a danger to both you, your neighbors, and your home and vehicle.

Here are four signs of a dying tree you should look out for:

1) Root Damage

Common signs of root damage you can observe first hand are undersized leaves and thinning foliage. An arborist can help make the call as to whether the damage is fixable, or if the tree needs to go. Unfortunately, root damage is very common, especially as a result of construction. If your home is fairly new, it’s possible that the tree’s roots underwent repeated compacting effect even as various trucks attempted to avoid damaging the tree itself.

2) Dead Crown

The East Coast has dealing with several different tree pests and diseases that have been ravaging forests lately. The Emerald Ash Borer is a pest of epic proportions, having killed more than 50 million ash trees in America since 2002. These insects drill into the trees, feeding on the wood and ultimately killing the tree. After infection, trees die within a handful of years—and one of the tell-tale signs is a dead crown (the top of the tree, which is usually the healthiest part). Dead crowns can also be a sign of other serious problems, such as drought and bad soil composition. No matter the cause, these trees need to be removed right away.

3) Fungus Growth

You may remember childhood tales of the fairy ring, when mushrooms grow in a circle where the fairies have danced. There’s nothing cute about fungal growth on your trees, though. Mushrooms growing directly on your tree or next to the roots can indicate that your tree is rotting—fungus feeds on decay. A tree specialist can help you determine if the tree can be treated, or the damage is too extensive to be fixed.

4) Uneven Growth

In a forest, trees tend to grow straight up. In a yard with little competition for the sun’s light, however, trees tend to spread out more. This can contribute to an overburdened canopy that actually weakens your tree’s overall structure—these are often the first trees to lose heavy limbs during a storm. A tree specialist can advise you as to whether these trees are likely to be a hazard, or if they can be proactively pruned in order to encourage safer and healthier growth.

Trees can be a valuable addition to your property, but it’s important to remember that, at the end of the day, they are living structures and require care and upkeep just like anything else. A professional tree inspection from Lola’s Landsacpe can help you make sure your trees are around for many years to come.

Winter is the worst season to have an old tree; with all of the wind and sno

If your tree is on your property and a branch falls and damages your neighbor’s property, you’re held responsible and you will be the one who pays the bill! w, you’re just asking for a disaster! Old trees and branches will have some trouble withstanding a New England winter. We offer tree removal services for customers in the Norfolk County area!

So before anything drastic happens and before winter gets any worse, schedule a free tree removal estimate with Lola’s Landscape; our phone number is 774-248-4584.

We offer full take down, branching trimming and stump grinding services.

For full take downs, we are able to tackle just about any tree, regardless of size and age; we have both the equipment and climbing skills it takes to fulfill this service!

Stump grinding isn’t as hazardous as having a decaying tree, but it still isn’t pretty to look at, and it can really ruin the look of your lawn. We usually grind stumps between four to siz inches below grade, but we can also completely remove it for an additional charge.

For more information about our tree removal services, please feel free to give Lola’s Landscape a call at 774-248-4584.

We just completed a full take down of a tree in a Holliston MA home; this was one of the biggest trees we’ve taken down since we opened up shop in 2009! No only was this tree big, but it was also on the verge of dying; once big wind storm and that tree was going down, causing some major damage.

For a job this big, we have the equipment and the manpower it takes to fully remove a tree, regardless of size and location. For this particular job, we had to pull out all the stops; we used climbers, cranes, aerial lift trucks, and high capacity chippers.

Usually when a tree is that old, it is insect & disease damaged and on the verge of going down; it is important to remove old trees, as they can be very hazardous to people, your home, and your neighbor’s home. If the tree is in your property, and it falls and destroys a neighbor’s house or car, it’s your responsibility and you will be stuck paying the bill!

If you’re in a similar position, please give us a call today, and we will be more than happy to inspect the condition of your tree; if we feel it is hazardous, we will give you an estimated cost to cut it down!

For more information or for a free estimate, please give Lola’s Landscape a call at 774-248-4584.

Having old trees with dead and aging branches, can be very dangerous; and all that snow we’ve already had this winter can really weaken and damage old branches.

When you have an old tree that has weathered many storms in its lifetime, one big gust of wind or snowstorm can send branches flying; falling branches can be very dangerous to property, cars, and people.

Here at Lola’s Landscape, we remove dead branches, cut down trees, and remove tree stumps from homes all over the Norfolk MA area.

We always offer free estimates for our tree removal services. For more information, or to schedule a free estimate, please give Lola’s Landscape a call at 774-248-4584. We are looking forward to helping create a safer environment for your family and your neighbors!

Thanks to the high winds this weekend, a branch from an old tree fell on top of a car in Holliston MA; thankfully no one was hurt, and the damage to the car was minimal. But the family who owned the tree, didn’t want to take anymore chances with this tree; they wanted it removed right away.

Having an old tree can be very dangerous; branches can fall and damage property, costing you more money. The smart and safe option is to have the tree removed, so that you and your neighbors aren’t endangered.

We inspected the tree, and gave a free estimate. The family called us the next day, wanting to schedule a time for us to come and remove the dangerous tree. After they schedule a time, we sent our team of experts to Holliston. We removed all the dead branches, and were able to remove the tree.

For more information on our tree removal services, or to schedule a free estimate, please give Lola’s Landscape a call at 774-248-4584.

A family in Sherborn MA had a tree removed a few years back; the company did not remove the stump however, and now they have a big stump in the middle of their yard. They asked if there was anything we could do to at least minimize the size of the stump.

We told the family that we would send a representative from our company to take a look at the tree stomp and to give them a free estimate.

After giving the family a free estimate, they decided that they wanted to use our services to get rid of that hideous looking tree stump.

The machinery we use for these types of jobs is the tree grinder. This will grind the stump down until there’s nothing left but dust! We were able to grind the stump down to nothing.

The family was very thankful, and told us they no longer had to worry about their children falling over the stump when playing!

For a free estimate, please give Lola’s Landscape a call at 774-248-4584.