pruning

March 31, 2026

Young trees are resilient, but they’re also more vulnerable than those which are established. Sudden warm days followed by freezing nights, late cold snaps, or unexpected heat can induce stress on developing trees and affect their long-term health. Protecting young trees from temperature swings is an important part of establishing vigorous trees.

March 12, 2026

As winter begins to fade and longer days return, trees prepare for one of the most important phases of their year — the growing season. At New Urban Forestry, we believe thoughtful preparation leads to long-term success.

March 3, 2026

Trees quietly support the spaces where we live, work, and gather. Showing your landscape some care doesn’t require dramatic changes - just thoughtful attention and proactive planning.

February 11, 2026

When trees shed their leaves and growth slows, it’s easy to assume tree care should wait until spring. In reality, the dormant season - typically late fall through winter - is one of the best times to schedule tree pruning. While landscapes may look quiet, this period offers unique advantages that support tree health.

January 27, 2026

Winter storms can leave behind more than just cold temperatures and slippery sidewalks. High winds, heavy rain, ice, and sudden temperature swings often impact trees in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. After a storm passes, many homeowners are left wondering if the storm damage warrants immediate response.

December 30, 2025

Winter might feel like a “quiet season” for your landscape, but when it comes to tree work, it can actually be one of the best times to take on big projects, especially removals. Homeowners are often surprised to hear that removing a tree in winter is not only possible but sometimes ideal.

December 18, 2025

As we all know, temperatures in Athens can be erratic during the winter months. On some days it’s springlike and other days it’s not pleasant to be outdoors. Due to fluctuating temperatures and days becoming shorter, leaves sometimes fall gradually over a period of weeks and other times it can occur within a single day.

December 3, 2025

As winter settles in and temperatures start dipping, your trees quietly shift into dormancy and are somewhat fragile in this state. A few tree care measures now can help to reduce the likelihood of storm damage, pest issues, and stress that emerge in the spring and summer months. Whether you have mature shade trees, ornamentals, or shrubs, we can help you prepare for what nature has in store.

November 4, 2025

When most people look up and see a tree climber at work, they notice the ropes, the harness, maybe even the chainsaw dangling from a lanyard. What they don’t always see is the physical and mental effort that goes into the job. Climbing trees for a living isn’t just work, it’s athletic performance. That’s why many in the industry call climbers “industrial athletes.”

September 30, 2025

The oppressive heat of summer is finally starting to ease up, the air is feeling more crisp, and before you know it, the trees will be shifting into dormancy. This break in the heat comes at a perfect time to give your landscape a little extra attention before winter arrives.

August 22, 2025

Straight boom or “stick” cranes were a game changer to the tree care industry when they were first used to assist in removing trees over two decades ago. However, since then, grapple cranes have increasingly become popular in the tree care industry.

August 8, 2025

As Certified Arborists, we are trained to identify problematic features in trees and for those of us who hold a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, we have the ability to assign a risk rating to trees as well.