We might take them for granted most of the time, but the trees around our homes and neighborhoods are an integral feature of the landscape. Usually, trees don’t require much special attention or treatment to look healthy and live a long life. But sometimes a tree will fall victim to a disease or insect infestation that can ravage whole forests and cause real damage to property, not to mention detract from the aesthetic appeal of the area. Other times, trees may simply grow in a direction that puts power lines, chimneys, roofs, or sidewalks at risk in the event a branch or limb falls.

Homeowners frequently turn to tree service companies with on-staff arborists for maintaining the health and size of trees, especially during this time of year, with winter storms just around the corner. Let’s say you’re looking for a tree service company in Baltimore, MD. What should you look for? Exactly what services can they offer, and how can you make sure you’re hiring true professionals? [click to continue…]

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Eli Hendrick was born in 1832 in Plymouth, Michigan and entered adulthood as an apprentice wood turner, cutting and sculpting wood as it spun at very high speeds. Hendrick learned to manufacture everything from table and chair legs to baseball bats (the game still in its infancy) and porch pillars. He served as a rider for the Pony Express in Iowa before moving to Franklin, Pa. in the mid-1850s to try his hand at oil refining, an endeavor which earned him a limited degree of success. But Hendrick would become known for his proficiency in another burgeoning industry, and the company he founded in 1876 is still in existence today. [click to continue…]

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