The Reed Tree Service Blog
Tree care tips, storm prep guides, and stories from the field.
Crown 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.
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Protecting 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 MoreProtecting Trees During Pool Installation in Tallahassee
Installing a pool can kill trees that survive the construction, through root compaction, severed roots, and grade changes. Here's how to protect them.
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Best Trees and Shrubs for Privacy Screens in North Florida
Want a natural privacy screen instead of a fence? North Florida's climate supports excellent evergreen options. Here's what actually works in Tallahassee's heat, humidity, and occasional freezes.
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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Pre-Hurricane Season Tree Checklist for Tallahassee Property Owners
Before June 1, walk your property for tree hazards. This checklist covers what to assess and address before Florida's hurricane season begins.
Read MoreHow to Plant Trees Correctly in North Florida
Most tree failures start at planting, wrong depth, wrong hole, wrong aftercare. Here's the complete guide to planting trees correctly in the Tallahassee area.
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Pine Trees in North Florida: Care, Decline, and When to Remove
Longleaf, loblolly, and slash pines are common across North Florida. Here's what to know about pine tree health, bark beetle infestations, and when removal is the right call.
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 hardwood trees. North Florida has specific palm challenges, nutritional deficiencies, lethal bronzing, hurricane cuts that weaken them. Here's what you need 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 Wilt in North Florida: Prevention and What to Watch For
Oak wilt has devastated live oak populations in Texas and spreading into the Southeast. Here's what North Florida property owners should know about prevention and early detection.
Read MoreOak Tree Varieties in North Florida: A Homeowner's Guide
North Florida has multiple oak species with different growth habits, lifespans, and care needs. Here's how to identify them and what each one means for your property.
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Tallahassee's Canopy Roads: History and How We Help Preserve Them
Discover the history of Tallahassee's five iconic canopy roads and how professional tree care helps preserve these natural treasures for future generations.
Read MoreNorth Florida Tree Care Calendar: When to Prune, Plant, and Inspect
Timing matters in tree care. North Florida's subtropical climate means different rules than the rest of the South. Here's the month-by-month guide for Tallahassee-area trees.
Read MoreFall Color in North Florida: Trees That Actually Change
North Florida isn't known for fall color, but some trees do put on a show. Here's what changes, when, and which species are worth planting for autumn interest.
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
When a neighbor's tree hangs over your property (dropping limbs, blocking sun, dropping debris) what can you legally do? Here's the current state of Florida property law for tree disputes.
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