Residential Services TREE / SHRUB CARE * Deep Root Fertilization * Insect & Disease * Diagnosis & Treatment * Air Spade Excavation   TREE REMOVAL * Stump Removal * Lot Clearing * Specialists in removal of trees   near buildings and in restricted   locations   PRUNING/TRIMMING * Large Trees * Ornamentals Trees * Shrub Pruning & Removal * Cabling   LAWN CARE *Fertilization *Weed Control *Insect & Disease *Diagnosis & Treatment *Mole Control *Core Aerification     LANDSCAPING *Tree Planting *Shrub Planting *Mulch Installation   BEDS AND BORDERS * Weed & grass control in shrub    beds, tree rings, sidewalks,    driveways, paths & patios MULCH * Certified Playground &   Wheel Chair Mulch * Premium Organic Mulch   PERIMETER SPRAYING  * Protect your home from invading          insects such as ants, crickets,   spiders, pantry pests and more ANIMAL CONTROL * Humane capture & release of   nuisance animals in or around   your home * Repair & exclusion services * Cleanup from animal activities For more information on animal control, go to www.owenanimalcontrol.com   Free Estimates * Fully Insured TREE / SHRUB CARE Studies have shown that caring for trees is more cost-effective than neglecting them and dealing with the damage. Owen Tree Service offers a variety of services to keep your trees and shrubs in optimal health. Pruning Young Tree Training - Promotes good form and strong branching early on. Accomplishes much with very little pruning - easy on the tree and your wallet. Crown Cleaning - Removal of weak, diseased, dead, or crowded branches, preventing breakage that can endanger the tree, property, and people. Crown Thinning - Opens up the crown, reduces weight on branches, maintains shape, reduces risk of foliar disease, improves air movement and light through the canopy Crown Raising - Removal of lower branches to provide clearance Crown Reduction - Reduces crown size for clearance and branch weight to prevent breakage Shrub Trimming - Shearing controls size and gives shrubs a regular shape. To enhance the shrub's natural form, hand clipping is recommended. Soil Aeration Reduces soil compaction allowing for improved movement of air and water Creates environment favorable to soil organisms and plant roots May be done using either a soil auger or Air Spade® Root Collar Excavation Excess dirt and mulch are removed from the root collar to keep the base of the trunk dry and healthy Removal of soil to expose roots for diagnosis TREE REMOVAL Whether caused by decay, poor form, or the weather, trees sometimes fail - sometimes onto houses, cars, or driveways, threatening your personal safety and property.  Of course, the best time to remove a tree with poor health or structure is before it breaks apart or falls. Difficult removals: Remember, there are no second chances with removals. Only skilled, qualified professionals are qualified to handle jobs with high potential for damage. Entrust your safety to Owen Tree Service. Emergency Removal Service: Available 24x7. Stump Removal: Stumps are typically ground to a depth of 4"-6" below grade so that grass or trees can be planted. PLANT HEALTH CARE Great looking landscapes through Plant Health. Our specialists will inspect your landscape, assess the risk level, and recommend any necessary treatments. Knowledge of plant vulnerabilities and an understanding of insect and disease life cycles allows us to provide intervention and controls at a time when treatment can be completed with minimal chemicals and maximum effect. Our professionals understand that you must know what you are dealing with to manage it Insect & Disease Management Treatments are grouped into a program based on individual needs Applicators monitor and treat only what is (or is expected to become) a problem Treatments may include sprays, soil injections, trunk injections, and trunk washes Soil Conditioning & Fertilization Improves root growth and performance Produces larger leaves with more lush color Increases health and vitality Increases resistance to diseases and insects Provides better defense against decay Results in longer life Lawn Care Healthy lawns = Attractive Lawns Problem diagnosis, treatment, and maintenance programs TREE PROTECTION Preventing injury is much more effective than treating injury - this is especially true of trees. Owen Tree Service offers protection services to help prevent damage to your trees before it occurs. Cabling & Bracing: Not all questionable limbs need be removed - support can be added to weakly attached branches to help prevent failure and loss of limbs Protection of Trees During Construction: The processes involved with contruction can be deadly to nearby trees. Only some die outright - others decline over several years. It is possible to preserve trees on building sites if an arborist is involved during the planning stage. Lightning Protection: Lightning is devastating to trees - protect large, valuable trees by installing a copper wire system that grounds lightning safely. EXPERT SERVICES From assessing the landscape for a new homeowner to determining the value of trees accidentally lost, the Consulting Arborists at Owen Tree Service are experienced and well-qualified to give expert advice and opinions. They provide knowledge, analysis, and advice concerning trees and help settle disputes involving trees. Hazardous Tree Evaluation: Trees are examined for risks for homeowners, municipalities, architects, developers, and landscape planners working with existing trees Tree Loss Analysis Determine the cause of tree failure Conduct appraisals of tree value Expert Witness: Provide expert witness testimony in cases involving damage or injury related to trees Consultations, Planning, & Surveys Guide the long-term planning for placement and maintenance of trees Counsel homeowners on the evaluation, planning and preservation of existing trees Inspect plant material for cultural and pest problems Evaluate the environmental impact of land development