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AC tree crew doin some trimming during spring.

Tree Trimming FAQs: What You Need to Know About Trimming Trees

Get expert answers to your tree trimming questions, from pruning mistakes to safety, DIY tips, ideal timing, techniques, benefits, and with our comprehensive guide.
Canopy of a dead tree on a winter day in Hopkinton, MA.

Can Pruning Kill a Tree?

Uncover the truth about tree pruning and its impact on tree health. Can pruning kill a tree? Learn how to identify and avoid pruning damage and minimize pruning risks.
American Climbers crew working on crown-raising of a residential tree in MetroWest.

Crown Raising: Why Removing Lower Tree Branches Benefits MetroWest Homes

Discover the benefits of crown raising. Learn how removing lower branches from trees can transform your landscape and enhance the beauty of your outdoor space.
A large crack splits the trunk of a tree down the middle due to the weight of two large limbs growing in a “Y” shape.

Tree Cracks: Reasons They Happen in Massachusetts

Discover the hidden truth behind the mysterious cracks in Massachusetts trees. Uncover the reasons and protect your beloved trees now!
A cross-section of the trunk demonstrates dead tree dangers by showing the interior is full of black, rotting wood.

Dangers of Dead Tree Removals in Massachusetts

Discover the hidden risks lurking in Metro West, Massachusetts! Unearth the dangers of removing dead trees and protect your safety now.
The blue American Climbers tree removal crane sits parked in the front yard of a gray suburban two-story home with its boom extended and four outriggers set laterally to support the weight of the removal.

How Tree Removal Cranes Maximize Safety in Tree Work

Technology transforms tree removal into a safe and efficient process. Discover how tree removal cranes make hazardous tree removals secure in Massachusetts.
A large yellow American Climbers stump grinder works to turn a stump into sawdust and woodchips. This customer chose stump grinding versus stump removal.

Stump Grinding Versus Stump Removal – Which Is Better?

The battle of the stumps! Discover the pros and cons of stump grinding and stump removal. Find out which one reigns supreme in Massachusetts.
A large, fallen tree lays on the roof of a gray house with a brown wooden staircase up to the deck on a cloudy day.

Trees Growing Next to Your House: Should You Remove Them?

Is the tree growing beside your house a potential danger? Learn how to tell if a tree is too close to your home, the risks it poses, and when to remove a nearby tree.
The remains of a large, broken oak tree sit in a green, grassy meadow, the base split wide open with the remaining trunk and leafy branches split in two, with each section lying on the ground in front of and behind the base, respectively.

5 Massachusetts Trees Most Likely to Fall in Storms

Severe weather in Massachusetts can cause tree damage and have you scrambling for emergency removal. Which of your trees are most likely to fall in a storm?
A tree grows on a Massachusetts residential property.

Who is Responsible for a Tree? It Depends on Who Owns the Tree

Just because a tree is "on your property" doesn't always mean you have permission to do what you want with it. These resources will help you avoid potential legal trouble and to keep you from wasting money on a tree that isn't "yours".
A tree stump and roots remaining after a tree removal on a Massachusetts property.

What Happens to the Roots After a Tree is Cut Down?

A tree removal doesn’t actually mean that the entire tree is removed. Depending on what you choose, you will be left with a tree stump or shavings from tree stump grinding, and tree roots. Lots of roots. Though tree roots are mostly underground, the importance of a tree’s roots cannot be overstated. Not only do roots bring water, nutrients, and oxygen to the rest of the tree, but the roots also act as an anchor, keeping the tree steady through high winds and rough weather.
A topped tree in Massachusetts.

Should You “Top” Your Trees?

Many property owners in Massachusetts contact us at American Climbers asking for “tree topping” for their trees. However, tree topping is not a service that we (or any reputable tree care company) provide. People may ask for tree topping because: They don’t understand what the term means Other trees in the surrounding area were topped…