OMAHA TREE CARE COMPANY BECOMES SECOND IN NEBRASKA TO EARN ACCREDITATION
Program helps consumers find high-quality tree care companies
 
Arbor Aesthetics Tree Service, a residential tree care company located in Omaha, Nebraska has been accredited under a new Tree Care Company Accreditation program administered by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and built on the threefold foundation of ethics, quality, and consumer confidence.
 
The new program represents the only business practices and compliance audit process in the tree care industry. Under the process, businesses undergo extensive review of professional practices aimed at safeguarding consumers.  The review includes:
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► best business practices
► ethical business conduct
► formal training and certification of employees
► compliance with industry standards
► consumer satisfaction
► adherence to safety standards
► insurance coverage
 
TCIA Accreditation means Arbor Aesthetics adheres to all the accreditation standards and has undergone a rigorous application process.  TCIA verified this by conducting an on-site audit of Arbor Aesthetics.
 
TCIA Accreditation for Arbor Aesthetics is in effect for a period of three years, with renewal check-ups required every year.  The annual renewal ensures that the required number of certified arborists are still on staff, that the company is still properly insured and that the company has a good safety and consumer satisfaction rating.  The company is re-accredited every three years.
 
According to TCIA president Mark Garvin, “TCIA Accreditation provides consumers a way to find tree care companies that are trustworthy in their business and tree care practices.  Our TCIA Accreditation program is the only one of its kind in America and will give consumers peace of mind.”
 
The process of becoming accredited is no easy task, according to Amy Grewe, President. “The process is incredibly thorough. They left no stone unturned,” states Grewe. “Jeff and I are pleased that in our 15th year in business, we have finally been recognized as one of the best tree care companies around, joining only one other accredited company in Nebraska.
 
Garvin echoes that sentiment. “Arbor Aesthetics has made a commitment to excellence in all facets of its business. I applaud their efforts.”

Is it time to say goodbye to your ash tree? We are THRILLED to announce our new FREE ash tree replacement program! As the Emerald Ash Borer population ramps up over the coming years, many homeowners will choose not to treat their ash tree, and that's okay. Not every ash tree SHOULD be treated. Regardless, losing a tree is sad, and we're seizing this opportunity to increase the diversity of Omaha's community forest to enhance its ecological value and safeguard against future invasive insects and diseases.

If you plan to remove your ash tree, do it soon. Don't wait until it's dead or starts to decline. If we remove it for you, we'll replace it for FREE with your choice of eight native, locally grown species from our friends at Great Plains Nursery.

The beetles spend most of their lives as grubs in the soil. Adult beetles emerge in late June to early July, and begin feeding at the tops of trees. These early feeding beetles emit pheromones as they munch on the leaves, causing others to congregate. As they feed, they move down the tree, causing the leaves to be ‘skeletonized’, leaving just the veins behind. These lacy leaves then commonly drop from the tree, making it look like fall has arrived in the middle of summer.

An anonymous neighbor nominated the Archer family, who lost a significant portion of their maple tree in last year's June tornados. Neighbors helped clean up the debris that fell, but the rest of the tree still stood, so we were called in to finish the job.

We were happy to help, as the Archers had other significant financial burdens due to their newborn son, Chandler, being born with clubbed feet. Medical and travel expenses meant tree removal was likely at the bottom of their priority list! We crossed this item off their "to-do" list so they can focus on their beautiful growing family! 

Our second story is about Tyler Call, nominated by his mother, Linda. Tyler, a newlywed, purchased a house with his wife. Sadly, about a year ago, she passed away. The emotional, physical and financial burden of caring for the trees on his property became too much to handle on his own, so we stepped in to help. Tyler's backyard was filled with dying and decaying trees that posed a risk to himself and his dogs. We were glad they called in professional help! It was difficult to capture a before and after record due to the number of trees in his backyard. He has a small forest back there! We removed many dangerous limbs over the roof, deck and pool. We also removed several volunteer trees around the property to improve his home's appearance.

We hope we were able to restore pride and confidence in his home, and hope for his continued healing following the loss of his wife.

Amelia was nominated anonymously by a caring friend. We couldn't tell her story better ourselves:

​"Amelia is a single mom, who, despite a lifetime of financial hardships, has managed to do more for her family and her community than seems humanly possible with only 24 hours in each day. While raising her two children, Amy provided for them by running her own nail care business. Working out of a tiny room at the back of another shop, she has a group of loyal customers and makes enough to keep food on the table, but not much else. And yet, while running her business and raising her kids, Amy has also done what many would see as impossible: she went back to school! First taking classes part time at Metro, and then moving on to full-time studies at UNO, my friend will, on Dec. 15th, walk with her classmates to receive her diploma for her bachelor’s degree in accounting! There are no words to describe how proud we all are of her. This is the woman who has always been there for me... well for anyone who need help, really. She can’t help people financially, so she helps them with her time, her hands, and elbow grease. Where she finds the time or the energy, I’ll never know. Sadly, with absolutely no leeway in her finances, there has been no money for much-needed things like home repairs and tree services."
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We're getting into late summer and iron chlorosis is rearing its ugly head for many trees in the Omaha area. This is a common disease in Eastern Nebraska that is easy to treat and cost effective if you plan on keeping your tree long term. Chlorosis is fatal if left untreated for multiple seasons. Don't delay addressing this issue! If you have a relatively young tree that is continually chlorotic, consider replacing it with a different species.
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In the early to mid-summer, you may notice your leaves turning an abnormal color like yellow or light green. This discoloration may occur on your whole tree, or just sections of the canopy. Look closely at the leaves and you'll spot green veins, like in this photo. In advanced stages of disease, leaves will begin to turn brown and fall off, and limbs will begin to die back. 
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Yes - iron deficiency kills trees. Trees need iron to manufacture chlorophyll. When a tree lacks chlorophyll, it can't produce adequate energy via photosynthesis and the tree will begin to decline. 

A tree in decline is also more susceptible to other diseases and insects. 

Meet Andrew - our newest addition to the Arbor Aesthetics team! We're excited to announce that we're going beyond tree trimming and removal and will now be offering Insect & Disease Management services:
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• Pine & spruce fungus
• Crab apple rust (for crab apple, hawthorn
  ​and pear trees)
• Emerald ash borer
• Bur oak blight
• Spider mites, bag worms, pine moths, and more
• Anthracnose fungus
• Iron deficiency
• Deep root fertilization
  
  Do your trees suffer from any of these? Not sure what your tree is suffering from? Give us a call. We're here ​to help!
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​Delivering the news to Jill that she was the recipient of our charity program was wonderful. But even more wonderful was hearing the news that Jill's doctor delivered the week that we performed the work: Jill was cancer free!

​Congratulations, Jill! We wish you good health and happiness through your recovery and beyond!