Tree care is not just about cutting branches. It is about protecting people, property, and crews every step of the way. At Evergreen Outdoor, safety is built into everything we do from the moment crews arrive at the yard to the final cleanup on site.   Morning Crew Check In Our day starts with preparation. Crews arrive early, clock in, and meet for a safety huddle. The job list is reviewed, roles are confirmed, and hazards are discussed before anyone leaves the yard. PPE Insp

As fall settles in, trees across Colorado begin preparing for the long winter ahead. While the cooler air and crisp mornings are welcome, this season is also the time when hidden tree problems reveal themselves. For homeowners, it is the perfect opportunity to inspect trees and make sure they are safe, healthy, and ready for storms. Here are five signs your tree may need professional care before winter hits. Dead or Broken Branches that are dead, cracked, or hanging loosely

Rigging is when an affordable tree service uses ropes and other equipment to remove trees and limbs. The use of rigging is necessary when felling the tree isn't an option. This can be because there are hazards or obstacles in the way. Such as houses, fences, power lines, or structures that can't be moved. Rigging techniques allow the climber to remove larger limbs in less time and with more control. One tool tree care professionals use in rigging is rope, and there are many k

Bucking is the process of cutting a felled tree into shorter, more manageable lengths. This is then used for firewood, to put into a wood chipper, or to load onto a dump trailer. This involves limbing, which is where branches are removed from the trunk. When bucking, we follow proper safety precautions. We'll often wear a hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, chainsaw chaps, & sturdy boots. We also make sure to remove any obstacles or debris that could interfe

Tree felling requires assessing the tree's lean, surrounding hazards such as homes, & using proper cutting techniques to ensure controlled felling. We create a notch, a back cut, & use wedges to guide the tree's fall.   First we plan & prepare. We do this initially during our walk through with you & this helps us decide what's needed on the job to ensure a safe fell. Some of the things we look for are assessing if there's room to fell the whole tree without it hitting a struc

When pruning, a lot of the time we will cut a piece and throw it safely to the ground in what is called a drop zone. Sometimes we will use rigging techniques to tip-tie the piece at the butt end, cut, and lower it to the ground. When the piece needs to be removed without dropping either end of it, we tie it so it's balanced, then lower it to the ground.  In either of these techniques, we at EverGreen Outdoor use a tagline to direct the fall of the piece and control its swing.

Living in Colorado means living with the risk of wildfire. While we cannot control nature, homeowners can take important steps to protect property and create safer spaces. Fire mitigation is more than clearing brush, it is a comprehensive approach to managing your landscape. ​ ​ ​ Defensible Space Matters Defensible space is the buffer between your home and the surrounding vegetation. By reducing fuel sources, you make it harder for fire to spread to your house.   Remove Ladd

Homeowners often ask when a tree can be saved with pruning and when removal is the only safe option. The answer depends on the health, safety, and location of the tree.   When Pruning Is Enough Pruning is the right choice when branches are crossing, rubbing, or hanging too close to a structure. It is also ideal when shaping the tree or removing deadwood while preserving the main structure. ​ When Removal Is Necessary Sometimes a tree has simply reached the end of its safe lif

At EverGreen Outdoor, we rely on friction to help control loads when lowering branches out of a tree. We wrap our rigging lines around the trunk of a tree to add friction and gain control. One example of a friction device is called a bollard, which are posts that strap to the tree for taking wraps in a load line. Bollards are large in diameter to help with the bend ratio. This helps lose less strength on the rigging line. Some bollard-type lowering devices are designed with a

Pruning while trees are dormant minimizes the risk of potential pest problems and allow trees to grow at their healthiest. Pests are most likely to infest trees when wounds are present and they can enter branches after a cut. Open wounds can make a tree vulnerable to insects. Pruning during the winter, dormant months before buds swell minimizes the risk. It also sets trees up to start growing their leaves back at their healthiest, with dead branches trimmed away beforehand. A