The Reed Tree Service Blog
Tree care tips, storm prep guides, and stories from the field.
Scheduled Tree Maintenance in Tallahassee: Why Regular Care Beats Emergency Calls
Proactive tree maintenance costs less, extends tree life, and prevents the expensive emergency work that happens when deferred maintenance catches up with you.
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Root Flare: Why Planting Too Deep Kills Trees Slowly
Burying the root flare is one of the most common (and most devastating) tree planting mistakes. It kills trees over years, and the damage often looks like something else entirely.
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Removing Trees Before Construction in Tallahassee
What to know about tree removal and site preparation before building or renovating in Tallahassee, permits, timing, and protecting trees you want to keep.
Read MoreCrown Raising: Getting Clearance Under Your Trees in North Florida
Crown raising removes lower limbs to create clearance under a tree for vehicles, pedestrians, mowing, or sight lines. Here's what's involved and what to consider.
Read MoreProtecting Trees During Construction in Tallahassee
Construction is one of the leading causes of post-build tree death. Here's how to protect trees on your property during home renovation, addition, or new construction in North Florida.
Read MorePrivacy Trees in Florida: Best Picks for North Florida
Privacy trees for Florida yards that handle North Florida's heat, humidity, and freezes: what works around Tallahassee, what to skip, and spacing.
Read MorePreserving Trees During Home Renovation and Addition Projects
Home additions, driveway expansions, and landscaping projects can damage or kill trees you want to keep. Here's how to protect them before construction starts.
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Mulch Delivery and Installation in Tallahassee: What to Use and Why It Matters
Mulch does more than look good. In North Florida's heat and sandy soil, the right mulch protects trees and plants year-round. Here's what Tallahassee homeowners need to know.
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Preparing Your Yard for Tree Removal: What to Expect
What happens on tree removal day? How to prepare, what the crew needs, what gets cleaned up, and what you'll see when they leave.
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Pine Tree Care in North Florida: Pests, Watering, When to Remove
Water in drought, shield the trunk and roots, and mulch. Needles browning from the top down mean beetle kill and removal. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
Read MorePine Straw vs. Mulch in North Florida: Which Is Better for Your Trees?
Pine straw and wood chip mulch are both used around trees in North Florida. Here's how they compare for tree health, moisture retention, and practical use.
Read MorePalm Trees in North Florida: Care, Common Problems, and When to Remove
Palms behave differently than hardwoods. North Florida palm problems include nutritional deficiencies, lethal bronzing, and hurricane cuts. What to know.
Read MoreMy Tree Has Gotten Too Large: What Are My Options in Tallahassee?
A tree that's outgrown its space is a common situation. Here's what you can realistically do to manage an overgrown tree, and what approaches cause more harm than good.
Read MoreOak Tree Varieties in North Florida: A Homeowner's Guide
Live, water, red, turkey and Shumard oaks around Tallahassee: how to tell them apart, how long they live, and which carry the most risk.
Read MoreNorth Florida Tree Care Calendar: When to Prune, Plant, and Inspect
Month-by-month guide for Tallahassee trees: when to prune, plant, cable and inspect, and what to avoid in spring and summer.
Read MoreFall Color in North Florida: Trees That Actually Change
North Florida isn't known for fall color, but some trees put on a show. Here's what changes, when, and which species are worth planting.
Read MoreNew to North Florida? A Guide to Trees and Tree Care in the Tallahassee Region
If you've moved to Tallahassee or North Florida from another region, the trees here behave differently than you might expect. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreNeighbor's Tree Overhanging Your Property in Florida: Your Rights
Neighbor's tree hanging over your yard in Florida? What you can trim yourself, when a neighbor may be liable, and when to call a pro.
Read MoreMushrooms Growing at the Base of a Tree. What It Means
Mushrooms or conks growing at the base or on the trunk of a tree in North Florida aren't decorative. Here's what they indicate and when to be concerned.
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Tree Root Problems in Tallahassee: Foundation and Driveway Warning Signs
How tree roots affect foundations, driveways, and the trees themselves in Tallahassee: what is myth, the warning signs, your options, and when to call Josh.
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