Landscaping In South Florida

What exactly is landscaping an undeveloped or underdeveloped yard or property? By definition, to be properly said to be landscaping a property, you must be making improvements (or maintaining past improvements) on that property's grounds -- either in a practical or in an aesthetic way. In an extended sense, everything on your property that stands outside of the home, itself is part of a property's landscaping.

Simply put, if you can look out your window and see a fixed feature in your yard affecting the overall aesthetics or practical functioning of your property, then that feature falls under the purview of the "landscaping" for said property. Note also that some practical features of one's landscaping, such as underground drainage systems, are of critical importance, even though they exist unseen.

Some homeowners like to color coordinate their house and their landscaping. That is easy enough, but how far should you go in harmonizing house and yard aesthetically? For example, if the style of your home does not qualify it as a "cottage," can you still landscape in the cottage-garden style? There is no doubt that some types of hardscape features fit better with some houses than with others. A rustic-style deck, for example, will look much better attached to a log cabin than to an ultra-modern contemporary.

Landscaping is the beautification of out door terrain which is mainly engaged in exterior works and gardening in both residential and non-residential buildings and parks through the process of planting trees, flowers, shrubs, grasses, water fountains,construction walkways, pavements and drainage.

Outdoor areas are often the last to receive design attention, but they should not be — the landscape that surrounds your home is just as important as what is in it. Whether it is a manicured front lawn, stone-paved pathway or intricate garden design, landscapes benefit from the same attention to detail as any room in your house. Well-executed landscaping ideas can complement your home's entire aesthetic, and the right plants, flowers and shrubbery can greatly enhance your curb appeal by adding color, texture and even fragrance to your yard.

The execution of the landscape design plan is as important as the design.
Professional installation and maintenance of your landscape keeps your property in pristine condition.

Whatever size job you have, from new work, to complete renovations to spring cleanings, Zimmerman Tree Service can provide you with professional landscape design, installation and maintenance.

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Palm Beach County: 561-968-1045

Including: Atlantis, Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Briny Breezes, Cloud Lake, Delray Beach, Glen Ridge, Greenacres, Gulf Stream,Haverhill, Highland Beach, Hypoluxo, Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Jupiter Island, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Park, Lake Worth, Lantana,Loxahatchee Groves, Manalapan, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Palm Springs, Riviera Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Singer Island, South Bay, South Palm Beach, Tequesta, Village of Golf, Wellington, West Palm Beach and all other communities

Martin County: 772-546-0811

Boca Raton and Delray Beach: 561-338-3533

Broward County: 954-968-1045

Note: ISA is the International Society of Consulting Arboriculture. ASCA is the American Society of Consulting Arborist.

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Insect And Disease Control in South Florida

Spring is a time of new growth in your garden, on your lawn and among your trees. Unfortunately some of that new life in your greenery is not of the budding kind. It is disheartening to go to inspect your garden in the morning, only to find holes in your plant leaves, eaten at night by some unwelcome creature. Luckily, the pests that eat your plants leave telltale signs in their chewing patterns, meaning you can easily figure out what you’re up against and fight back accordingly.

So something is eating holes in plant leaves. What could it be? Sucking insects poke tiny holes in leaves and draw the juices out of them. Common sucking insects include aphids, squash bugs, and spider mites.Leaf miners burrow twisting tunnels across leaves. Sawflies chew holes that don’t go all the way through the leaf, making it look intact but transparent.

Caterpillars of a huge number of varieties may be drawn to your plants. You will recognize their feeding as irregular holes in leaves. Slugs and snails will also feast on your plant leaves. Snails and slugs are a couple of a gardener’s worst enemies. Their feeding habits can decimate the vegetable garden and ornamental plants.

You have your flying bugs, your crawling bugs, your stay–in–the–ground bugs. Not all are bad. Ladybugs, and praying mantises eat the bugs that eat your plants. Bumble bees help your flowers and trees pollinate. They also attract birds, which eat all sorts of bugs, too. Be careful to keep the good guys in your garden while you control the pests.

Keep in mind that the 95 percent of garden visitors are either helpful or harmless. Beneficial insects include ladybugs, lacewings and many others. What is more, do not forget the pollinators. Bees, moths, butterflies, wasps and beetles all play a role in pollination.

But problem bugs must be dealt with. Insects can cause considerable damage to trees and shrubs. By defoliating trees or sucking out their sap, insects retard their growth, weakening and sometimes killing them. By boring into the trunk and branches, they interfere with sap flow and weaken the tree structure to a point where it may be easily blown over by the wind. Insects may also carry pathogens or provide an entry way for fungi, bacteria, or viruses.

Some insects are beneficial rather than destructive; they may help with pollination or act as predators of more harmful species. Therefore, killing all insects without regard to their kind and function can actually be detrimental to tree health.

Disease may damage your trees beyond repair. You must treat disease right away to prevent disease from spreading to other trees and destroying your landscape. The sooner you start treatment the better chance for saving your trees and plants and restoring them to full health.

Our professional arborists will determine the cause of the infection of trees and plants on your property.We will discuss with you an environmentally sound treatment plan to treat your sick trees and plants and protect the healthy ones from infection.

Treatment for disease needs to be performed under a specific schedule. The time of year, species of plant, the particular disease and other issues all factor into the treatment plan. Our certified total plant healthcare experts will design and implement a plan that is right for your individual needs.

Catching problems early may minimize the amount of treatment, allowing for better results and saving you a good deal of money. Ensure the beauty and health of your property by inspecting your property frequently and taking action as soon as you see a problem.

ZIMMERMAN TREE SERVICE LOCATIONS 

ISA Certified Arborist and ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist

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Palm Beach County: 561-968-1045

Including: Atlantis, Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Briny Breezes, Cloud Lake, Delray Beach, Glen Ridge, Greenacres, Gulf Stream,Haverhill, Highland Beach, Hypoluxo, Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Jupiter Island, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Park, Lake Worth, Lantana,Loxahatchee Groves, Manalapan, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Palm Springs, Riviera Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Singer Island, South Bay, South Palm Beach, Tequesta, Village of Golf, Wellington, West Palm Beach and all other communities

Martin County: 772-546-0811

Boca Raton and Delray Beach: 561-338-3533

Broward County: 954-968-1045

Note: ISA is the International Society of Consulting Arboriculture. ASCA is the American Society of Consulting Arborist.

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Tree Planting In South Florida

Properly planting a tree is simple but does require some advance preparation. Doing so will ensure your tree thrives once it is in the ground. There are many reasons it is to your advantage to choose to plant new trees. Property Values and Commerce are a consideration as treed neighborhoods and business districts attract prospective buyers and consumers. In urban areas across the country, homes with trees sell for an average of 10-20 percent more. Consumers are willing to spend 12 percent more in stores with trees in front of them than without.

There are also energy savings to consider. Homes shaded by trees have 10-30 percent savings in air conditioning costs compared to homes without shade. Trees improve air quality. They absorb pollutants and store carbon, reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Trees help rain soak into the ground rather than run off the surface,facilitating drainage and stormwater mitigation.

Furthermore trees add beauty to neighborhoods, create recreational opportunities and provide relief to physical and visual stress. This improves our health and quality of life. No matter your reason for adding trees, know that by planting trees at home, work or in your neighborhood, you are investing in your community and forging a green legacy for future generations to enjoy.

Planting is best done between October and April. Container-grown plants can be planted any time of the year, but are easier to care for if planted in autumn or winter, as they need less watering than ones planted in spring or summer. Bare-root and rootballed trees and shrubs are only available in autumn and winter.

Zimmerman Tree Service provides professional tree planting services to ensure you have healthy trees that will grow to maturity. Trees are natures great cleansers of the atmosphere, pulling carbon and releasing oxygen. Every tree you plant, helps the planet breathe fresher air.

Proper tree planting starts with selecting the right tree for the right location. What tree you select, where and how you plant the tree and how you take care of the tree in the early years, affect the health of the tree throughout the tree's life.

ZIMMERMAN TREE SERVICE LOCATIONS 

ISA Certified Arborist and ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist

Call For an Estimate

Palm Beach County: 561-968-1045

Including: Atlantis, Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Briny Breezes, Cloud Lake, Delray Beach, Glen Ridge, Greenacres, Gulf Stream,Haverhill, Highland Beach, Hypoluxo, Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Jupiter Island, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Park, Lake Worth, Lantana,Loxahatchee Groves, Manalapan, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Palm Springs, Riviera Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Singer Island, South Bay, South Palm Beach, Tequesta, Village of Golf, Wellington, West Palm Beach and all other communities

Martin County: 772-546-0811

Boca Raton and Delray Beach: 561-338-3533

Broward County: 954-968-1045

Note: ISA is the International Society of Consulting Arboriculture. ASCA is the American Society of Consulting Arborist.

Cabling And Bracing Trees In Florida

Cabling and bracing are the two most common forms of structural support for trees. They involve installing flexible cables or rigid rods to reduce the chances of failure of defective unions. Cables are installed high in the tree, at least 2/3 the distance from the defect to the crown. Rods are installed much lower, just above and/or below the defect of the tree's structure. Cables are always stronger than rods because of their greater leverage. Cables can be used alone, but bracing is always supplemented with cables.

Trees can grow in such a manner that their physical structure can no longer support their own weight. This is particularly common in mature multi-trunked trees and trees with open canopies. Failure of a large branch or trunk can result in property damage, personal injury, or the decline of a tree’s health. Cables and bracing rods are tools arborists use to protect or improve the structural integrity of trees.

There are three major uses of cabling and bracing. Prevention: to reduce the chance of failure on a healthy tree with structural weakness. For example: a specimen bur oak in good condition but having large limbs with "V-crotches" would be an ideal candidate for cabling and bracing. Restoration: to prolong the existence of a damaged tree. Perhaps a large live oak has lost one of its leaders in a storm, leaving the others suddenly exposed and vulnerable to further damage. And finally mitigation: to reduce the hazard potential of a tree's location, as in the case of a picturesque multi-stemmed hickory that towers over a picnic shelter.

The installation of cables and bracing rods, along with pruning to reduce end-weight can reduce the likelihood of a structural failure. Properly installed cables help to redistribute structural stress, and bracing rods can provide support to branch attachments deemed weak. A combination of cabling and bracing can successfully address existing splitting limbs and trunks. A Certified Arborist can best determine if your trees can benefit from the installation of cables and bracing rods.

Be sure to choose a certified arborist who is knowledgeable and experienced in this area. 
There are many important technical aspects to correct cabling and bracing. For example, the strength and material of the hardware utilized, the arrangement of the cables (simple, triangle, box) or rods (single, multiple, etc.) and the location, type and size of the entries made into the tree. Cabling can substantially reduce the likelihood of structural failure. Every cable installation is tree specific. A certified arborist can determine the best cabling arrangement for multi-trunked trees.

ZIMMERMAN TREE SERVICE LOCATIONS 

ISA Certified Arborist and ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist

Call For an Estimate

Palm Beach County: 561-968-1045

Including: Atlantis, Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Briny Breezes, Cloud Lake, Delray Beach, Glen Ridge, Greenacres, Gulf Stream,Haverhill, Highland Beach, Hypoluxo, Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Jupiter Island, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Park, Lake Worth, Lantana,Loxahatchee Groves, Manalapan, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Palm Springs, Riviera Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Singer Island, South Bay, South Palm Beach, Tequesta, Village of Golf, Wellington, West Palm Beach and all other communities

Martin County: 772-546-0811

Boca Raton and Delray Beach: 561-338-3533

Broward County: 954-968-1045

Note: ISA is the International Society of Consulting Arboriculture. ASCA is the American Society of Consulting Arborist.

RECOMMEND ZIMMERMAN TREE SERVICE