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Are You Ready For Atlantic Hurricane Season?

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June 1^st marks the official date of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. With that said, it isn’t a bad idea to prepare a comprehensive plan for the upcoming season.

Some of the first steps in preparing your house are to stock up on nonperishable items and water. Next, set aside flashlights, extra batteries and lanterns. If you are on special medications, make sure you are stocked up to date in case you are unable to leave your home for a few days. Also, plan an evacuation route. 

Once you’ve got the indoors under control, it’s time to focus on your outdoor property. Even though water and wind account for much of the damage caused by a hurricane, falling trees and flying debris also add to the destruction.

In order to avoid maximum destruction that trees can cause, proper maintenance needs to be done to keep your trees healthy. This includes pruning, watering and fertilization. Many people also choose to board their windows when a hurricane may be approaching to protect the glass from debris. Most of the time, a lot of the debris comes from your backyard including flying patio furniture or lawn ornaments. It is important to make sure all of these items are locked down and secure if you’re expecting a hurricane.

There is no way to make your property 100% safe from hurricane destruction. Although, taking some of these steps can minimize the damage the layout of your landscape can cause to your home in the event of a hurricane. 

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Fertilizing

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Trees growing in their natural habitat should have access to all of the minerals they need to survive and grow.  Anything you can do to mimic that habitat can reduce the need for fertilizer.  This may include letting leaves remain on the ground in the fall instead of raking them up.  Chances are, though, that despite your best efforts, the need for fertilizer will not be entirely eliminated.

Most trees experience a single flush of growth during spring followed by slower growth throughout the summer and fall. Because of this single flush of growth, it is desirable to have nutrients available to the tree as this growth is about to occur. The most beneficial time to apply fertilizer is from when the ground is workable in the spring until just before trees start growing in early May. On sandy soils, applications should be split, half in early spring and half in mid- to late May.

During the growing season, fertilizing can help a tree overcome mineral deficiencies and fight off infections.  If you are fertilizing in mid- to late summer, avoid formulations high in nitrogen as this will just promote weak, new growth that may be easily damaged in the winter.

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Mulch

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Every year Mulch is used on houses in flower beds, around trees and nurseries. Mulch besides providing a good and clean look on our gardeners it also protects it because it prevents erosion, controls weeds, adds nutrients and holds water in the ground.Shredded mulch is usually sold as single, double or triple shredded.

 Mulch is usually applied towards the beginning of the growing season, and is often reapplied as necessary. It serves initially to warm the soil by helping it retain heat which is lost during the night. This allows early seeding and transplanting of certain crops, and encourages faster growth. As the season progresses, mulch stabilizes the soil temperature and moisture, and prevents sunlight from germinating weed seeds.

Materials used as mulches vary and are made differently.  depend on use, availability, cost, appearance, the effect it has on the soil including chemical reactions, durability, combustibility, how clean it is some can contain weed seeds or plant pathogens.

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Tree Disease

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Trees are living organisms that also get sick such as humans, many do do to temperature changes, its surroundings and other events not native of the area. 

Tree disease can be spread on footwear, vehicle wheels, tools and machinery, by transplanting infected plants or also in rain, mists and air currents. 

Arborists are tree doctors who can diagnose and treat many types of trees. 

Common Diseases in the northeast are: Dutch, phloem necrosis, wilt, anthracnose, cedar rust, leaf spot, leaf blister, mildew, sooty molds, diplodia tip blight, cytospora canker.

Trees aren't just exposed to diseases but also to small pests.

Other diseases of regions: here

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Thank You

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WE WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR USING OUR SERVICES DURING HURRICANE SANDY.

We tried and keep trying to help as many people as we could during these hard times. We want to recognize and thank eveyone who was understanding and patient to know the challenge that we all were faced with.

With all this being said this service is from the people for the people because at the end of the day we are here for you.

We will continue our efforts to give you the best service, reliable and costumer service. 

-AAA TREE SERVICE

We want to share some of the photos taken by our crew during hurricane sandy October 29, 2012.

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Make Sure You Are Protected

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This past October 29th when Hurricane sandy hit, many companies were put through a test. The test of reliability, while many companies showed their true colors other prevailed.

One of the best things that you can do for your self, as it seems its getting more common to face natural disasters in our areas (Irene 2011, Sandy 2012) , we should take notes and know what steps to take so thing doesn't happen to us ever again.

Make sure you have a good insurance and know what the insurance covers, study every single clause. As it was learned after sandy many houses didn't even know if they houses were protected for natural disasters. Others had many troubles because insurances didn't respond to them as it was needed and many didn't even know what action to take or didn't even know how to process an insurance claim.

Make sure you have coverage of natural disasters, including tree removal. This although more expensive will be better than having to pay for the damage out of pocket at the end of the day because you weren't covered for it.  

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Videos of recent Jobs after Sandy

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Local Tree Removal Companies are ALWAYS BETTER

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In the weeks after following sandy many people were looking for someone to attend to their emergencies ASAP. The best thing is always to contact the local companies near you, this way you can always verify that they are legit companies that have references and are insured. 

Unfortunately due to the high demand after a natural disaster many opportunists start appearing from everywhere so you should make sure this people are licensed to remove trees.

As we mentioned on our prior post, there are 2 very common mistakes a homeowner often makes.

1. Make sure is a local contractor and you can verify their office address... verify this companies that will remove your tree aren't "Here today and Gone Tomorrow".  To the verified the quality of a job you need to be able to also reach them and when need it.... Many times you can see customers giving money to people up front who never come back tomorrow to do the job.

2. Make sure they aren't Landscapers... I know many times we trying to save some money specially when more than just a tree felt down on your property but you may not be saving money, this can turn into a dangerous result. Landscaping companies don't have the insurance to cover an accident while removing a tree because they aren't licensed for it, they can only do debris clean up. There are so many ways this combination can go wrong in so many ways from a tree being removed in a bad way causing more damage to your property to someone getting injured because they didn't have the experience of a tree removal expert so be careful and its better to be safe. 

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Avoid Being Scammed after a Hurricane

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When a natural disaster just like sandy happens the last thing that some homeowners may think is why would someone out there would be trying to take advantage out of someone who is in such helpless situation? but unfortunately you see it happening all the time, people trying to benefit from someones misfortune.

There are ways on how you can avoid this happening to you, we know many times is hard to focus on all the things that are happening at the time with a cold perspective, but following these simple steps you will avoid anyone taking advantage.

New York General Eric Schneiderman  gave steps and what you need to do after a hurricane happens.

1. Check with you insurance company: Make sure that before the disaster happens that you will be covered by your insurance and which are the steps to follow after a disaster to be ready ahead and not do everything last minute when other people are trying to do the same at the same time. 
2. Do your homework and investigate the person you will hire: Make sure they have a license to operate, insurance and they can do the job you require them to do. 
3. You can ask them for estimates in writing: the best way to go about it is by asking them to fax it directly to your insurance company, this way the process will be shorten and move faster just make sure that the work that will be provided is well specified in details. 
4. Know you customer rights and remember your customer responsibilities too.
5. Always use a local contractor: Verify this contractors aren't "Here today and Gone Tomorrow," local contractors may be high on demand but its better to be safe than sorry. "You don't usually find legitimate contractors knocking on doors offering to do this sort of thing" if you see someone doing that, its a big red flag!!! 
6. Don't Pay all the money before they start the job: Legit contractors know the business and know that paying all up front can be difficult, do payments like half before start and the other half after the job is finished, this way you are protecting your assets and good contractors will know its a proper way to do business 
7. Check your town's tree removal requirements: Although many times they tend to be waved when a disaster such sandy occurs but its good you ask just in case. 

*As a personal advise make sure your case is an emergency, many times we have to realize that although we all have our own priorities there is always someone who can be in worse situation than us, try not to panic. 
Tree companies want to help everyone but its understandable that many situations can be worse than others and it may take sometime for them to come around due to the high demand after a natural disaster.
Just remember that is not the same a tree inside someone's residence, than a tree that felt on the lawn on a back yard so please be understandable, patient and use common sense, this will help you to not be a victim of a scam*

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SOME OF THE LATEST JOBS ON YOUR AREA

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Syosset, NY 

Melville, NY 

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Hewlett, NY 

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Your Trees & The Hurricane

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Tree Damage can be one of the saddest and most worrisome results of any hurricane or severe storm. Trees are very important for humans and the earth. In terms of safety they can be damage structures during a hurricane.

Knowing which trees to plant, where to plant them, and how to prepare existing trees for hurricane season can greatly reduce the risk of lost or damaged trees.  

There are some steps you can take on your own, but for best results, rely on the experience of your tree service professional. Have a tree expert remove dead trees and dread tree limbs and evaluate the health of trees near enough to fall on your (or your neighbor's) house. Your tree service professional is your greatest tool in preventative care to make less the damage.

Pruning is crucial in allowing a tree to grow strong which reduces the factors of causing damage. Trees need to be pruned selectively to allow wind passage, encourage strong branch angles and encourage a healthy center of gravity so it doesn't incline and falls. 

Another concern is leaf debris. Tree leaves and pine needles can clog house gutters. The excess water increases the weight in the gutters and may cause them to fail and clog. The pooling water can overflow and cause wood rot and even enter the exterior wall resulting in Sheetrock damage inside your home. Make sure gutters and downspouts are clean in advance of inclement weather. If you see plants growing in your gutters, it is time to clean them!

HOW TO PREPARE FOR HURRICANE SANDY

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A Hurricane Is a strong tropical storm forming in a circle shape. Hurricane sandy is expected to mix with the west cold air and become bigger and stronger going towards the northeast area, however in these type of occasions the best thing for you and your family its be protected. Which can make an imminence difference is how ready you are for a natural disaster such as this. Sandy could bring heavy rain, hurricane force wind gusts, power outages, beach erosion and coastal flooding.

FEMA has released steps to follow which recommends to build a kit for your basic necessities during a natural disaster. 

Make sure you know all the shelters located in your area as well. 

FEMA recommends:

Flashlight, Batteries
to turn off utilities such as gas
Local maps
Cell phone with chargers, inverted or solar charger" and only to use them for emergency calls to save battery.
Fill your tank with gas, be ready to evacuate if you have to

For personal use don't forget: 

Water at least 1 gallon per person
Food and provisions for at least  2 days, food needs to be non-perishable such as canned food and dont forget the manual can oppener
First aid kit
Supplies personal sanitation

Never forget important documents, birth certificates, insurance policies, deeds or Id's.

To protect your property close windows & doors, you can board them up with 5'8 plywood.

Make a Family Emergency Plan

FEMA's advicing everyone to make a family plan for emergencies, sharing information like addresses and phone numbers to keep with them at all times. 

last but not least protect your pets!

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To see other tips that can be helpful read our other 2 blogs

Why Trees Fall

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Trees are a very important part of life and necessary for us, they offer benefits and beauty. Many times trees or parts of trees may fall and injure a home or someone. Homeowners are responsible to make the property and environment safe. While there are many possibilities of a tree to fall, only a very small number can actually cause damage but its always better to be safe than sorry.

The best way when you can identify if a tree is a risk is by hiring a profesional but it can also be visible. Trees with time grow uneven and unbalanced but there are ways we can avoid accidents. In aaatreeservice every time we go and give an estimate we realize that most of the times the reason why a tree felt was is because 80% of the tree's total weight was located on the top part of the tree causing the tree to lean to the side and fall. The best way to avoid any danger is to up-keep your trees, maintain them in good conditions and give them a safety prune or a prune back.

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