Storm Update 11-22-11

It still seems amazing how so short an event could create such havoc for so long in the lives of so many....whew!

We continue to run our crews 6-7 days per week, sunup to sundown, in an effort to get back to our regular schedule.  To our clients we want to assure you that we are doing everything possible to get on site and care for your property.  We are not accepting new clients during this period - a first for Joshua Tree - so that we can focus on the core jobs we've been asked to complete (there are hundreds).

Another 2 to 3 weeks should - SHOULD - see us clear of this unique stretch, and we know that you'll be as glad as we will be when we can return to a 'normal' 60 hour work week. 

While you wait for us to get to you, why not check out our latest video slideshow showing our crews at work!  While your here, subscribe to our blog and have it delivered to you automatically every time it's updated, and do the same with our YouTube Channel while your there.

Thank you so very much for your business, your confidence and your patience!

Warmly,
Joshua Tree

Emergency Storm Response / Video Link

As most people struggle to comprehend how so short an event can also be so devastating, having effects that change the landscape of - in some cases - hundreds of years, Joshua Tree is busily responding to the call.  Or  we should say calls (over 300 thus far and 150 emails) that each require attention and care. 

Our crews cut, shoveled and plowed their way into our main facility Sunday, rolling out for an unusual day of work, removing trees from houses through sundown.  But it didn't stop there.  There were also trees on cars, power lines and blocking driveways.  And every member of the Joshua Tree team has been working non stop ever since, from our crews, office staff and field arborists....everyone is mobilized.

Thursday saw two of our crews performing a historic removal in downtown bethlehem (see the link here for WMFZ exclusive coverage of skilled crews tackling this specialized procedure), and it's an honor and a privilege to be called upon to serve in such an important capacity.

To our clients we say that we are committed to appropriately prioritizing your work and putting a skilled crew on site to thoroughly address all issues on your property. 
To the public we say that we are committed to minimizing the impact we have on your travel plans, traffic flow and naturally we will work diligently to keep you safe as we perform our unique work.

Water!

Water....Lifeblood of all living things.

Joshua Tree

Special Edition

Dear Clients, Joshua approached me very early this morning (a habit of his) with a groundbreaking offer for our clients.  His passion for arboriculture is extraordinary, and he cares deeply about our client family.  You've no doubt been talking about the deadly heat wave that has been affecting large portions of the country...it's pretty brutal out there!  If you haven't gotten around to wondering how your valuable and life-giving trees, shrubs, plants and grass are handling triple-digit temperatures with no rain, it will soon become painfully obvious.  Even your most mature trees need water to survive, but how much, at what rate, when, and how often?  Thoroughly soaking your entire property is a huge time commitment and many areas of your property may not be able to be reached.....what to do? Joshua Tree to the Rescue! Our Watering Program has always been hugely popular, and while the phone here is rarely silent, all our lines have been lit up more than I've ever seen them before.  You want to save your valuable plantings and so do we, but Joshua has never authorized a deal of this sort before.  READ BELOW for this special offer, then CALL US FOR IMMEDIATE BOOKING & SCHEDULING! Click here for your local number! Sincerely, Brian Wacik, Office Manager Joshua Tree

Water Infusion Special! Normally $72 per hour, SPECIAL $50 per hour rates are now in effect, with 1/2 Day & Full Day rates available.  We thoroughly soak your property with up to 1,200 gallons or more!  CALL TODAY & SAVE! 1/2 Day: $200.00 Full Day: $400.00

Joshua Tree...

is not just a tree care firm.  We are passion, dedication and excellence in action every day.  It is a privilege and an honor to serve our clients, while pursuing and embracing relationships over transactions, humanity over anonymity, action over indifference.  Thank you for the opportunity..

Joshua Tree

Mulch correctly!

Mulch .... Correctly!

Make your trees love you :-) Properly applied, Mulching is a great benefit to the root system of your trees and shrubs.  Mulching includes such benefits as - reduced moisture loss, reduced soil compaction / improved soil structure, and reduced weed growth. Organic mulches have the benefit of adding organic matter into the soil as they decompose.    If applied improperly (see picture)  mulching can become a death sentence to your landscape.  Many individuals will add too much mulch too close to the trunk and root system of the tree - always remember - wider is better than deeper.  Mulch against the trunk/stem will lead to abnormalities as the tree matures, some so severe the tree will enter into a stage of decline and eventually die.