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Why "Do you have insurance?" is not enough when shopping for Tree Care

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:12:44 -0500

Tree care work is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Workers literally risk their lives every day with the near constant opportunity for injury or death by "struck-bys" (falling limbs, hazardous trees, etc.), chainsaw lacerations, and chipper amputations.

According to the Tree Care…

A Southern Tree 100% Compliant Before Georgia Law

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:42:52 -0500

We are very pleased and excited to be one of the very few, if not the only, tree care company in north metro Atlanta to be 100% compliant with Federal and State (Georgia) law regarding our labor practices. You have our guarantee that A Southern Tree does not use undocumented/illegal workers. Our…

A Southern Tree Earns Super Service Award for Second Year

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:06:59 -0500

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service

For the second year in a row, A Southern Tree has been awarded the Angie’s List Super Service Award. This is an honor bestowed annually on only approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on the nation’s leading provider of …

Did a Storm Damage Your Tree?

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:47:21 -0400

Winter storms cause tremendous stress and severe damage to trees in the urban forest. Obviously, a snapped or downed tree should be removed. What about a tree that suffers minor damage? How can a homeowner tell if a tree is safe?

Assessing the Damage

Minor damage - with only the smallest branches…

Buyer Beware When Purchasing Tree Care

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:22:22 -0400

Fall and winter storms often bring out the best in a community. Neighbors, even strangers, help each other cope with aggravations and property damage left in the wake of a storm. Unfortunately, storms also bring out the worst in a community – fast-buck artists looking to profit from the misfortunes…

A Southern Tree Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:23:01 -0500

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service

A Southern Tree has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local…

Fall Is A Great Time To Mulch

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:35:38 -0400

"I know we're supposed to do something to our trees in the fall, but what?"

Tree owners often feel compelled to spray, prune or apply something to their trees and landscape plants on a regular basis. But, unless there is a specific reason to spray, prune or apply things to landscape trees, the…