Trimmers vs. Tree Doctors

When you think of trimmers the first that comes to mind is that old dusty orange piece of power tool on the top shelf. Wrapped in electric and duck tape from previous severings the entire length of the extension cord with memory of each pullings apart of the wire or cuttings of the cord. You find yourself questioning, how long will this take this time, as you clean off the tool, preparing for the next incident to occur. You wish it not to occur and take all precautions to prevent it , as you reel out the cord slowly in the direction of the work, but it just seems to happen, at least every time prior.
Is this where it ends, well it depends, some move up as in the use of ladders, others onto gas powered trimmers, and still others to contractors
The definition of trimmer is to make neat or orderly by clipping, paring. What we are talking about now is the tree trimmer. This in itself is the wrong term, especially when describing tree work. Would this not be the first red flag in hiring a contractor? Arborist do not trim trees they prune them , that is where the difference begins and ends.
I will continue this discussion on the next blog.

As in every market, Dallas/Fort Worth being one of the most challenged, most of the 200 + companies that are listed in the yellow pages only 10 percent are qualified. Qualified in that most have taken at least this first step in acquiring certification in Arboriculture. The others, well I would say if you want trimmers this is what you’re going to get. Then again you may get lucky and with your supervision and guidance achieve the results you were looking for.

The Tree Doctor is someone who has an extensive background in plant health care. Is certified as a Arborist and holds a license with the state of Texas to prescribe and perform any treatments with medicines on trees or shrubs. Additionally if the There is a Board Certified Master Arborist or a registered Consulting Arborist available it is this added value (experience) that will get you the answers in the most efficient and economical manner.