Madison Park

What Are We Doing?

"There is always something going on downtown."  For the past ten years this phrase has become more and more true as people have literally flocked to live, work and play in downtown Greenville on Main Street. I remember the street forty years ago when the only reason to go downtown was to "drag" Main Street, shop at Belk's or go to my dentist.  It was a place you went because you had to go, not because you wanted to go.   What is the allure of this three tenths of a mile stretch of urban paradise?  Thanks to masterful planning we now have an urban oasis and the number one comment about our street is "I love the trees!" 

In 2005, the city chose Schneider Treecare to work on a long term "tree revitalization plan."  We are doing things to improve soil quality and increase soil volume for new and existing trees which have the same needs as the ones in your yard.  A tree must have a healthy root system in order to be a healthy tree and this principle drives our approach to caring for your trees and the trees on Main Street.   (Continue Reading Here)

1. Drink more water! Thankfully, my mom (her name is Nature) usually provides all I need. But sometimes, she gets busy with other things and that’s when my leaves start to shrink and even turn yellow or brown. Then I know it’s time for a nice, long drink of my favorite cocktail, H2O. I’ve had a lot of crazy things happen when I get too thirsty. Speaking of which…
   
   
2. Get those growths checked out! If you’ve got mushrooms or conks on your trunk, you might have some dead or dying wood inside. It might be scary, but call your Schneider TreeCare doctor and have it checked out. Chances are, the doc can slow down the decay. But watch out, he might recommend that you..
   
   
3. Improve your diet. Yeah, yeah. Everyone’s on some kind of miracle diet that’s gonna' cure everything and make them beautiful. But all trees are different. What works for one, may not work for you. Talk to your doctor about fertilizers and beneficial bacteria that will work just for you. Which brings me to…  (Continue Reading Here)

Ask an Arborist:

When is the best time to prune?
By Scott Carlson

Homeowners ask me this question all the time!  Most tree cutters will answer, “When the saw is sharp!” 

In order for me to answer this question, a pruning objective must be determined.  We prune trees for 3 reasons: safety, the health of the tree, and aesthetics. Then, there are other factors we take into consideration like the species, age and current condition of the tree.  Therefore, the answer to the question is, “It can be any time of year, but the type of pruning depends on your particular tree”. 

If a tree is in poor health, then we will only clean the crown of dead limbs and leave as much leafing surface as possible. If a tree is young, then we prune to encourage a strong structure. If the canopy needs to be thinned for sunlight then we follow proper techniques set by industry standards.

Preventive fall/winter pruning can be beneficial. Mature trees can be pruned now to make them structurally more sound and less prone to future storm damage.  One of my clients recently told me this story:  (Continue Reading Here)

Meet The Experts

Kurt Schneider

I got roped into tree work.  In 1996 my brother, Erich Schneider, had a friend who wanted a tree removed that was growing over his house. If you have ever met my brother, you would know there are very few things he thinks he can’t do.  This is an admirable trait for a business owner and entrepreneur.  We grew up cutting firewood to heat our house and our father’s business, and worked up about 100 cord of wood a year.  Erich had been climbing trees recreationally since he was 18 months old, so needless to say he took the job.

He borrowed some climbing gear, ropes and grabbed his chain saw. The only other thing he needed was a ground man – someone to help belay the larger limbs down, tie on equipment, drag brush and rake up after the tree had been removed. He asked me if I would like to help out him and his friend.   (Continue Reading Here)

Our Commitment

“Schneider Tree Care is Committed to Adhering to Arboricultural Standards by Doing What’s Right for the Urban Forest both Consistently and Ethically Through Proper Education and Training.”

Client Testimonials

“Your crews were positive, prompt and professional”  Judy R.

“The service provided was outstanding and went way beyond any expectations I ever had for any type of customer service.” Cheryl J.

“Your crew exceeded my expectations.”  Harold N.

In this issue

• What Are We Doing

• Tree To Tree

• Ask An Arborist

• Meet The Experts

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A certified arborist undergoes extensive education, practical training and testing.  The certification is given through the International Society of Arboriculture.  To earn an ISA Certified Arborist credential, one must be trained and knowledgeable in all aspects of arboriculture.

ISA Certified Arborists have met all requirements to be eligible for the exam, which includes three or more years of full-time, eligible, practical work experience in arboriculture and/or a degree in the field of arboriculture, horticulture, landscape architecture, or forestry from a regionally accredited educational institute.

This certification covers a large number of topics giving the candidates flexibility in the arboricultural profession. A code of ethics for ISA Certified Arborists strengthens the credibility and reliability of the work force. This certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute, meeting and exceeding ISO 17024.