Tree Health & Safety

S&S TreeMasters

S&S TreeMasters

Tree Health & Safety

Trees provide us with countless benefits that improve our health, safety, and quality of life. Their leaves help clean the air by filtering carbon dioxide and other harmful particles, creating a healthier environment for our families and communities. Trees provide natural shade, reduce outdoor temperatures, and create comfortable spaces where we can relax and enjoy time outside. Spending time surrounded by trees and nature can also promote a sense of calm and well-being.

Beyond their beauty and environmental benefits, healthy trees can also improve safety. Properly placed and maintained trees can provide a natural buffer between roads and areas where people walk, children play, and neighbors gather. Strong, well-maintained trees contribute to safer and more enjoyable outdoor spaces.

These are just a few of the many reasons trees are valuable. To continue providing these benefits, trees need proper care and maintenance throughout their lifespan. Regular tree health evaluations, professional pruning, and pest and disease management play an important role in keeping trees strong, healthy, and safe.

At S&S TreeMasters, our trained professionals understand the importance of maintaining the health and structure of your trees. Through expert pruning, we help remove damaged, diseased, or hazardous branches while improving tree shape, strength, and overall growth. Our pest and disease management services help identify and address issues before they become serious threats to your trees.

Proper tree care is an investment in the safety of your property and the long-term health of your landscape. With professional tree pruning and ongoing tree health management, S&S TreeMasters helps your trees continue to thrive and provide benefits for years to come.

PRUNING & TRIMMING

For your own safety, and for the health and long life of your trees, S&S provides preventative measures, such as pruning and trimming. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND “TOPPING” TREES. This practice will open your trees to disease, and will significantly shorten their lifespan. Let us discuss alternative approaches.

Pruning is an essential part of maintaining healthy, safe, and beautiful trees. It involves the careful removal of dead, diseased, damaged, or unnecessary plant parts to improve tree structure, encourage healthy growth, and reduce potential safety hazards. Proper pruning helps trees develop stronger branches, improves airflow and sunlight penetration, and enhances the overall appearance of your landscape.

Different pruning techniques are used depending on the tree’s condition, location, and specific needs:

  • Crown Thinning
    Crown thinning is an important pruning procedure that focuses on selectively removing smaller, weaker, or overcrowded limbs throughout the upper portion of the tree canopy. This process allows more air movement and sunlight to reach the inner branches and surrounding landscape. Crown thinning can help reduce excess weight in the canopy, improve branch structure, and lower the risk of damage during storms while maintaining the natural shape of the tree.
  • Dead Pruning
    Dead pruning involves removing dead, dying, broken, or diseased branches from the tree. Eliminating these problem areas helps prevent the spread of disease, reduces safety risks from falling limbs, and allows the tree to focus its energy on healthy growth. Dead pruning also improves the appearance of your trees and helps maintain a cleaner, healthier landscape.
  • Crown Reduction
    Crown reduction is used when a tree’s canopy has grown too large for its surroundings or when branches need to be cleared away from buildings, signs, power lines, or lighting fixtures. This technique carefully reduces the height and spread of the canopy while maintaining the tree’s natural structure. Proper crown reduction can help manage tree size, improve safety, and reduce stress on large branches.
  • Crown Lifting
    Crown lifting involves removing lower branches to increase the clearance between the ground and the tree’s canopy. This method is commonly used to provide more space for sidewalks, driveways, vehicles, buildings, and outdoor areas. Crown lifting can improve visibility, allow more sunlight to pass through, and reduce the weight of lower branches while creating a balanced and attractive tree shape.

At S&S TreeMasters, our professional pruning services are designed to support long-term tree health, improve safety, and preserve the beauty and value of your property. Proper pruning performed by trained professionals helps your trees remain strong, healthy, and thriving for years to come.

 

PEST & DISEASE MANAGEMENT

S&S provides a range of services designed to help prevent or manage tree pests and disease.  Emerald Ash Borer is one such pest making quick inroads into the woodlands of the Tri-State area. Talk with us about this and other disease and pest management options to help improve and prolong the health of your trees.
TOP 10 INSECTS

There are hundreds of insects that damage stems, branches, roots, flower and fruit, and leaves in plants.  But not all insects are damaging to plants; in fact, some are quite helpful.  They can be predators to the harmful insects or they can be pollinators. S&S TreeMasters are trained to correctly identify these beneficial insects and mites and can devise effective management programs that protect landscape plants from serious damage while conserving beneficial organisms.

Top ten insect and arthropod pests that threaten or damage landscape plants in the Midwestern United States:

      • Emerald Ash Borer
      • Aphids
      • Japanese Beetle
      • Bark Beetles
      • Other Leaf Beetles including  Five-Spotted Hawk Moth
      • Borers including European Corn Borer and Squash Vine Borer
      • Blister Beetles
      • Colorado Potato Beetle
      • Corn Earworm
      • Squash Bug

 

TOP 10 DISEASES

Diseases  in trees and shrubs may be caused by microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria and by environmental stress such as drought, temperature extremes, and air pollution. Accurate diagnosis is needed to give effective treatment.  S&S TreeMasters are trained to accurately diagnosis and treat diseases in trees and shrubs.

Top ten diseases that threaten or damage landscape plants in the Midwestern United States:

      • Rust Diseases
      • Phytophthora Root Rot
      • Fire Blight
      • Apple Scab
      • Canker Disease
      • Oak Wilt
      • Black Spot
      • Downey/Powdery Mildew
      • Leaf Spot Diseases
      • Blight

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you insured?
Yes. S&S TreeMasters, Inc holds two types of insurance to protect your property and assets: Liability and Workers' Compensation. We encourage our clients to request a copy of our insurance certificate for proof of coverage.
How do I get a copy of your proof of insurance?
You may request a copy at the time of your free estimate, and we will provide a certificate of insurance coverage immediately.
How is S&S TreeMasters, Inc. a "green" tree care company?
We strive to preserve our natural resources and reduce our carbon footprint wherever possible. The ideals of environmental stewardship, conservation, and sustainability are real concerns for us.
We save trees. Frequently people call us thinking their tree needs to be removed, only to learn that our team can prune and/or brace the tree instead. Apart from preserving a valuable landscape tree, this usually saves the property owner money as well.
Is S&S TreeMasters, Inc. a local tree care business?
S&S TreeMasters, Inc. is a tree services company owned and operated by people who live in the Evansville, Newburgh, and Boonville, Indiana area. We live in the community where we work and consequently feel a personal stake in the quality of tree care that we leave behind after our job is complete. S&S TreeMasters, Inc. is a member of the Better Business Bureau, and the Warrick Chamber of Commerce. These are organizations that encourage consumers to invest in their local economy by spending their money with locally owned and controlled businesses. Whenever possible, we always try to utilize local goods and service providers rather than going out of state.

You can check us out with the Better Business Bureau.
Does S&S TreeMasters, Inc. volunteer in the community?
We like to give back to our community by volunteering our professional services. S&S TreeMasters, Inc. has donated labor and aerial equipment to various area churches and organizations to assist in construction or the placing of Christmas lights. These volunteer projects afford our employees the opportunity to hone their skills with the equipment being utilized, while also providing a service to worthwhile organizations.

S&S TreeMasters, Inc. also makes monetary donations to several local non-profit organizations.
What sets S&S TreeMasters, Inc. apart?
SKILLS – S&S TreeMasters, Inc. is a local tree care provider specializing in the use of advanced climbing techniques for the purpose of accessing tree canopies. Our team of highly trained, professional employees have the tools and skills needed for performing the intricate pruning and rigging tasks necessary for working safely in urban areas. With our aerial equipment we are able to work in yards and restricted areas other companies cannot access.

KNOWLEDGE – At S&S TreeMasters, Inc., we are passionate about our commitment to trees. We have a continual self-examination and networking with other climbers and tree care providers, which allows us to stay tuned into the latest research concerning the health and longevity of your trees.

ETHICS – We at S&S TreeMasters, Inc. have dedicated ourselves to the highest standards of honesty and ethics. As proud members of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), we commit ourselves to performing up to the standards such organizations demand.

COMMUNITY – At S&S TreeMasters, Inc. we see it as our responsibility to invest in our local community. Whether that investment is manifested through monetary donations to local non-profits or through the volunteering of professional services to care for trees in the Evansville and tri-state area, S&S TreeMasters, Inc. takes its role in our community seriously.

GREEN ISSUES – S&S TreeMasters, Inc. strives to preserve our natural resources and reduce our carbon footprint wherever possible. The ideals of environmental stewardship, conservation, and sustainability are real concerns for us, and guide some of the decisions we make on a daily basis.
Why should I care for my trees?
Providing a preventive care program for your landscape plants is like putting money in the bank. A healthy tree increases in value with age—paying dividends by increasing property values, beautifying our surroundings, purifying our air, and saving energy by providing cooling shade from summer's heat and protection from winter's wind. Regular maintenance, designed to promote plant health and vigor, ensures their value will continue to grow

"Preventing a problem is much less costly and time-consuming than curing one once it has developed. An effective maintenance program, including regular inspections and the necessary follow-up care of mulching, fertilizing, and pruning, can detect problems and correct them before they become damaging or fatal. Considering that many tree species can live as long as 200 to 300 years, including these practices when caring for your home landscape is an investment that will offer enjoyment and value for generations."
Quote from www.TreesAreGood.com
Are tree care services expensive?
It depends. Small tree pruning jobs typically range in the hundreds of dollars, while larger prunes or whole tree removals can be measured in the thousands of dollars.

Beware of disproportionately low bids!! Reputable arboricultural companies, like S&S TreeMasters, Inc., make significant investments in equipment, training, and insurance to protect your property and our employees. The price charged for a job will reflect these and other overhead costs. These costs protect you and allow us to serve you better, while low bids usually reflect the absence of some of these essential costs and could put you at risk.

S&S TreeMasters, Inc. guarantees that your experience will be positive. We take client satisfaction seriously, and maintain protocols to ensure that the job is complete and you are satisfied before you pay. Please check our reputation through BBB and Angie's List and contact us to receive a copy of our Certificate of Insurance.

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