Casey P. Roland Tree Care
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Money In The Bank…
When I look back on a lifetime (almost) of doing tree work, I have come to the conclusion that if…
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Tree Musings
There are bee trees, and Bee Bee trees. Red, White and Blue Oaks, what could be more American than that?…
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The Days of Yore…
I shudder to think of the climbing gear I started out with many years ago. My tree saddle was a…
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The Cycle of Life…
Dr. Alex Shigo (Bless you, Alex) and I were having a conversation about the “Balance of Nature” as it were,…
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Casey P. Roland Tree Care
The toughest part about Casey P. Roland’s job is not climbing to dizzying heights to care for majestic trees throughout…
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A License to Kill…
Can you name any occupation where a “licensed” professional can intentionally perform shoddy or substandard work with nary a peep…
Read More » Thou Shalt Not Top Thy Tree…
What is the definition of “topping” a tree? Among various circles among the arboricultural community, the term “topping” could be…
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The Only One on Your Block Part Two…
Last month we tossed around a few options that while hard to find, would be a dandy addition to your…
Read More » Be The Only One On Your Block…
If you haven’t noticed, almost all of the street tree plantings around town are not a native species. Not a…
Read More »What Trees Mean to Me
Trees mean different things to different people. To some, a tree might be a yearly hassle as the leaves fill…
Read More »High Voltage Conductors, Trees and Power Lines
High voltage conductors, or power lines, have a right of way around them, and for good reason. If a tree…
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Off To A Good Start…
Whew! Winter is beyond us, for the most part, we hope… Planting time is now! I consulted the Bish Boys…
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Well-Behaved Trees Rarely Make History
My phone rang at about 2:00 a.m. many years ago. The voice on the other end said “Dude, the Dyerville…
Read More » Trees on the Edge
Wow, trees in dispute are really making headlines lately! Let’s talk about this for a moment. Now for the disclaimer:…
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Water Water Everywhere…
This time of year we probably don’t think about the irrigation needs of our beloved trees. Summer will be here…
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