Profiles in Community Courage: AJ's Tree Service

 

AJ's Tree Service

 2077 Kindig Road

Alger, Michigan 48610

989-942-6469
 

Crown Cleaning

Crown cleaning is the most basic type of pruning . It is simply the removal of dead, diseased, broken, or crossing limbs. To avoid confusion we will specify the size of the limbs to be cleaned. Example: (Crown clean limbs over two inches in diameter.) This means that we will not remove limbs smaller than two inches unless we are right next to them. This kind of detailed explanation should be provided on any estimate you get for the work.
 

Structure Pruning

Structure Pruning is the selective pruning of trees to improve the architecture of the tree, primarily on young trees. This is one of the most over-looked maintenance practices. By establishing a strong form now, you can prevent a lot of future problems. This is one of the most important things you can do to ensure a quality tree canopy for future generations.
 

Crown Reduction

Reducing the canopy of  a tree is done for two main reasons. First is to provide clearance for power lines, buildings, or views. Second is to relieve some of the structural stress on the tree (especially useful for weak trees such as silver maple). This is not topping, but it is one of the more damaging pruning methods. 

 

Clearance Pruning

Sometimes all that is needed is to trim a few branches away from the house or to raise the canopy of a tree for more headroom when cutting the lawn.

 

 

 

Planting

It is very important that the tree is planted properly. A large percentage of trees are installed incorrectly. Sometimes this is not apparent until years down the road. This is why you should use a specialist to plant your trees.

Soil work

Soil compaction is a very serious problem in the landscape setting. Roots need pore space in the soil for proper growth. We have several methods for relieving compaction. Another serious problem is when dirt or mulch is piled against the trunk of a tree. This is a leading cause of tree death. We can excavate the root flare of the tree manually or with specialized tools.

Cabling and Bracing

Cables are used to support weak unions in a tree. They are relatively easy to install and can help prevent tree failure. Cables can be a great alternative to removal.  They are installed in the upper canopy and generally are not very visible. We install both static and dynamic systems.

Removal and Storm Damage Removal and Cleanup

Sometimes it is necessary to remove a tree. Reasons to remove a tree include: hazard reduction, construction, crowding, or simply an undesirable species. If it comes time to take your tree out, before or after the storm, you can count on us to do it safely with minimal damage to surrounding property.

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Stump Removal

Stump grinding consists of grinding the stump into mulch to a depth of 4"-6" ( we can go deeper if needed) . After the stump is ground, we can haul away the excess mulch and even bring in dirt to make it look like it was never there. We have dedicated Stump Removal Representatives. This allows us to have very quick turn around time if all you need is a stump removed.