The Reed Tree Service Blog
Tree care tips, storm prep guides, and stories from the field.
Dormant-Season Tree Removal in South Georgia
Why winter suits non-urgent tree removal in South Georgia: bare crowns, open fields, and what to check first. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
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Who to Call for a Leaning or Hanging Tree in North Florida & South Georgia
A tree leaning on your house or a limb hanging over it: who to call first, 911, your utility, your insurer, or a tree service. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
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Limb Failure After Ice and Cold Fronts in North Florida & South Georgia
Why limbs break after ice and hard cold fronts in North Florida & South Georgia, which trees go first, and what to do. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
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Freeze-Damaged Palms and Shrubs in North Florida & South Georgia: Cut or Wait?
Brown palm fronds and blackened shrubs after a freeze in North Florida & South Georgia: what to cut now, what to leave until spring. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
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Preparing Trees for a Freeze in North Florida & South Georgia
How to get trees and palms ready before the first hard freeze in North Florida & South Georgia, and what to leave alone. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
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Can a Leaning Tree Be Fixed? North Florida & South Georgia
Can a leaning tree be fixed or must it come down? How to tell in North Florida & South Georgia, and what to do before spring. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
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When to Prune a Live Oak in North Florida & South Georgia
Prune a live oak in North Florida & South Georgia in late fall or winter; light summer work is fine. What to skip. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
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Is Tree Removal Cheaper in Winter in North Florida?
Is tree removal cheaper in winter in North Florida & South Georgia? What winter changes and what it doesn't. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
Read MoreStorm-Damaged Trees at Condos and Vacation Rentals in Destin and 30A
Who handles storm-damaged trees at a Destin or 30A condo or vacation rental after Isaias, and what to do before guests arrive. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
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Who Removes the Debris When a Tree Service Cuts Your Tree? Okaloosa and Walton
After Isaias, some towns refuse debris a tree crew cuts and others have not said. What each rule says and what to ask first. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
Read MoreGated Community Debris Pickup in Okaloosa County: What the HOA Has to Do
Okaloosa County picks up storm debris inside a gated subdivision only if the HOA signed a Right of Entry. Steps for boards. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
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Tree Removal in Killearn Estates: KHA Approval, Step by Step
Killearn Homes Association needs written approval for most tree removals. What the ACC asks for, timing and hazard trees. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
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Tallahassee Tree Damage After Hurricane Isaias: What to Check Now
In the weeks after Hurricane Isaias, check your Tallahassee yard for leaning trees, cracked trunks and hanging limbs. What is urgent, what can wait. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
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Pine Needles Turning Brown in Fall: Normal Shedding or Pine Beetles?
Brown needles on a North Florida pine in fall can be seasonal drop, drought, or bark beetles. Signs to check on the bark and crown, and when to call.
Read MoreDormant-Season Tree Trimming in Tallahassee (November to February)
Winter is a good time to trim most North Florida hardwoods. Which trees to wait on, what a good trim looks like next to topping, and what moves the price.
Read MoreHanging Limbs and Widowmakers After Hurricane Isaias in Destin
Broken limbs hung up in the trees after Hurricane Isaias can fall days later. What to do in Destin, which cases are urgent, and what can wait. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
Read MoreDo You Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in Destin, FL?
Tree removal permits in Destin, Okaloosa and Walton after Hurricane Isaias: what the city and counties publish, the Florida hazard-tree law, and who to call first.
Read MoreHurricane Isaias in Destin: Who to Call for What
Destin hurricane resources after Isaias: numbers for power, debris, roads, gas, help and FEMA. Tree on your house? Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
Read MoreLeaning or Cracked Tree After a Hurricane: Emergency?
Leaning or cracked tree after Hurricane Isaias in Destin or Fort Walton Beach: which signs mean call now and which can wait. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
Read MoreStorm Tree Removal in Navarre, Santa Rosa Beach and 30A
Hurricane Isaias tree removal in Navarre, Santa Rosa Beach and 30A, and how the debris rules differ by county. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
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