Tree Talk with Craig— Thoughts, Case Studies, & Musings from an Arborist

Apr 12 2022

Deep Root Feeding: What’s In It For Me?

Trees and shrubs are among a homeowner’s most valuable assets, adding both protection and beauty to a property. Proper maintenance is essential to keeping them healthy and thriving now and for years to come.

In addition to the traditional maintenance like pruning and mulching, homeowners should consider deep root feeding.

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Dec 22 2021

Tree Care Insurance Questions and How to Verify Your Contractor’s Coverage

Trees are a vital part of your landscape. Not only do they add beauty to your property, but they can provide shade to your home to increase your cooling efficiency, protect your property from high winds and damaging storms, and prevent erosion.

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Sandi McDonald

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Craig’s tree service has done services for us for a few years. This time they removed a very large willow tree in our side yardThe crew was fantastic! Very friendly, professional and efficientFrom tree removal, to stump grinding, and clean up , the crew was greatCraig and his staff are very educated about trees and their needs!You won’t know the value of your trees 🌲 till they’re gone!! Craig’s is awesome 👏🏻

lynn hart

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We had Craig’s Tree Service thin out and trim almost every tree in our yard. His whole team was professional, courteous and very knowledgeable. If you want to keep your trees healthy, you have to use Craig’s Tree Service. He costs a little more but it’s so worth it.

Deborah Wagganer

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We have been with Craig's Tree Service now for 4 or 5 years. We sit in the woods surrounded by trees and have many in our immediate yard. Our trees are very important to us and we value them greatly. So, we are grateful to have Craig taking care of our trees. He is a true professional who cares deeply about giving proper care to his customers and their trees. Thank you Craig for all that you do!Deb Wagganer

Philip Pelster

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Great job by entire crew. Really did a nice job of the after job clean-up. Well use them again.Phil Pelster

Dewey Blankenship

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Craig and his team are great! Contact for any inspection needs!

Marcia Finch

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The best tree guys ever!!! Their equipment is top notch and the crew was amazing. Super knowledgeable and respectful of our property. They cut down a huge lighting struck tree that was close to the house and other big trees. They did a great job.Craig is the best arborist we have found. Highly recommend!!!

steve/debby wright

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The crew was polite and left my yard looking better than when they got here. They were on time and knew what they were doing. They were working in different places at the same time and got the job done. Will use them again if needed.

Pam Thomas

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We have used Craig’s Tree Service for the last 3-4 years (including recently) and they always deliver excellent work. They are extremely knowledgeable and provide great advice, even when it’s perhaps not what you want to hear! We will continue to call on them for all of our tree work. If you need help with trees, call on them. You won’t be disappointed!

Cassie Renner

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My parents were very impressed with the organization of the crew to complete the job quickly and safely. The team was professional, courteous, and respectful of property and the debris completely cleared. Craig’s is the only tree service they’ve worked with that really knows and cares about how to trim trees properly. Thanks to Craig and crew for a great job!

Nancy Paddock

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We recently downsized to an established neighborhood where the trees are about 60 years old. The tree in our backyard is beautiful and keeps our electric bills low in the summer. When we moved in, we decided caring for this tree is a priority.I contacted Craig's Tree Service two years ago when many of the neighbors were having their trees trimmed by another service who happened to be in the area. They cut ALL the limbs off and left just the main trunks looking terribly sad up and down our street. For $800, mine could look like that too. I said I wanted another bid and called Craig. Luckily Craig had been caring for our tree for the previous owners and he said it didn't need to be trimmed. He advised feeding instead, and future evaluation for trimming. (His honesty saved me money!)Craig looked at my tree this year and it was time to trim. His team took out dead wood, thinned some areas and removed limbs hanging over the house. We were left with the same beautiful silhouette of the tree that we love, just thinned and hopefully healthy for a long time to come.I noticed that the neighbors who had the more aggressive trimming also lost substantial branches during some of the bad weather we've had in the past year. My tree, which Craig said didn't need to be trimmed, never lost a limb in these storms. I was impressed and it tells me he really knows what he's doing!

Cecelia Copeland

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I have used Craig’s Tree Service twice. Once to remove damaged trees, and once to trim trees away from my roof. In both instances staff was knowledgeable and helpful, answering all my questions. They showed up when they said they would and left the yard clean and clear when they were done. I would not hesitate to use them again.

Irv Jensen

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Great job at a reasonable cost. Trees look great. Particularly impressed with willingness of the entire crew to make sure we were happy with the job. Definitely would highly recommend them.

Dawn Haarmann

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I would like to compliment Craig's Tree on a job well done. Trees look beautiful and the clean up was fantastic. The technicians were very friendly.

Debbie Bandy

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Craig's tree service cut down our tree and cleaned up the area beautifully. Highly recommend Craig's Tree Service!

Candy Ronsick

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The Gentleman were very professional and did an amazing job. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Jeff Williams

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I started using Craig's Tree Service because no one else would call me back & I’m super glad I did! I won’t use anyone else now. I have been extremely impressed with Craig’s knowledge and his crew’s quality work. Craig is also helping try to save 3 ash trees that are very important to us - another service I finally talked to completely wrote them off without even looking at them. It’s my opinion you certainly won’t be sorry giving Craig a call!

Kevin Brauer

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Craig recommended what our trees needed in order to keep them healthy for many years to come. He also recommended to wait until the right time of the season to trim our trees. The crew did a fantastic job with our trees, our property, and the clean up. We wouldn’t use anyone else and highly recommend Craig’s Tree Service!

Bob Rothenberg

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Bob Ranney

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I've used Craig's Tree Service several times and have been impressed with their professionalism, attitude and cleanup after the job. Also, Craig's knowledge as an arborist likely saved my ash tree during the current plague of ash borers. If you're looking for good advice and competent service at a reasonable price, then choose Craig's Tree Service. You won't be disappointed.

Michael Neier

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Craig and his team did a wonderful job in a dead tree removal, brush clearing, and tree pruning. They even did a great job cleaning everything up. I would definitely recommend them and would use them for future projects.

John Latham

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Craig was great showed up when he said would. He saw the danger the tree was for falling on our house and told me he was 10 weeks out but took care of me with in 2 days. The job was done quick the stump ground and was done before I got home. The clean up was great not one leave was left on the ground. Then Craig called me that evening to make sure I was happy with the job and if there was anything that I wasn't satisfied with. Thank you Craig and your guys.

Olivia Jones

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Craig was amazing & so helpful. He went above and beyond to help with us finding a roofer & fighting insurance. He will forever be our “tree guy”!

Casey Ming

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Quick to come out and bid. Gave a great price. Then went above and beyond in service.

Avery Smith

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I had two very large trees taken down. I called Craig’s and he came out right away to see what I needed done. I had a written quote before he left. I approved the quote the next day and they came out and took the trees down for me in a timely manner. They were very professional and knew what they were doing. I highly recommend this company as they are respectful of property and know their business.

Garry Gaddy

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Very professional and quality work. Great to see a company so concerned about delivering a great service!

R M

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Craig and the team were great to work with, very knowledgeable, friendly and provided great customer service. I had some trees that were overgrown and way past due for a trim. The difference after the job is incredible. They cleaned up all the brush and stick pieces and you cannot tell they were here. It was reasonably priced too. I am a happy customer and will definitely use their services again and will recommend to friends and family.

Michael Buel

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Craig and his crew did an excellent job in treating my 5 ash trees against the Emerald Ash Borer. Craig’s knowledge of the issue and how to treat the trees was foremost. Thank you!

Gail Swinford

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I would highly recommend Craig's Tree Service LLC . We had a tree split in half and fall against our house and fence. Craig's crew was here in just a few days and finished cutting down this tree and another tree that was leaning towards the house. They cleaned up the yard completely to the point where you could not see any sign of a mess. The crew working was very professional, and I would recommend them to anyone. Great business.......

Kevin Cundiff

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Jeffrey Weber

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I had a giant pin oak tree limb fall on my house after a bad wind storm. Craig came out that next day (Sunday) with his team and made quick work of pulling it off. They took great care of not causing any more damage to the house. It wasn’t exactly an easy job since the limb sat over 2 windows. They did a great job.

David McMullin

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Very professional! These guys know their stuff! If you need a tree removed safely I would recommend Craig to any one. Thanks Craig tree service for a job well done.

Scott Brauer

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Needed some branches taken down off my tree. Called and they gave me a quote within a day. Work was completed and clean up. Fairly priced. Highly recommended.

Beth Thater-Maune

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Quick response to look at my trees, advised correction at proper time of year. Made appointment and showed up on time, work completed promptly, very knowledgeable, professional,, will use in the future. JeffM

Ann Smith

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Craig’s Tree Service dropped several trees on our farm along fence lines and did a great job. Dropping them exactly where they said without hitting the fences. They offered to clean up the trees but we use it for firewood. We would recommend them for any jobs and we will use them in the future when we have other dying trees.

Joan Hellebusch

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I contacted Craig's Tree Service LLC to discuss options for two large spruce trees. He arrived promptly and was honest about the trees and told me they were actually in great shapes. Yes, they were large but they were in great shape. He trimmed in one area that needed a little trimming to provide access to the irrigation system. His team was knowledgeable and answered my questions with ease. His team maintained their professionalism while completing the task at hand and even greeting the family pet. I will be contacting Craig's Tree Service LLC in the future with any tree concerns.

Laurie St. Laurent

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I highly recommend Craig's Tree Service. Communication was easy and prompt. Craig and his crews are professional and informed. Our tree removal went even better than I had hoped. Areas were cleared, cleaned and neatly handled throughout the process. Value for the work done was fair. Wonderful experience all around.

Rhonda Cline

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We called Craig to assess our giant Southern Magnolia tree which was experiencing an unusually heavy leaf drop. He came to Augusta to check it out and made his recommendations at no charge. When he came to execute a power feeding for the Magnolia we requested he also treat numerous other mature trees on the property which he added for only a minor additional charge. All in all it was a great experience to work with someone more interested in saving trees than taking them down. Craig gave us professional advice and great service at a very fair price. Would absolutely recommend him!

Sue Burgess

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I have been using Craigs Tree Service for almost 4 years and I highly recommend them. Their service is great and the cleanup after the job is fantastic.

Michael Keesey

1687009931

Couldn’t be more pleased! Craig was very attentive to my needs and came out promptly to work up a bid! Craig and his men were professional and the service I requested was completed 2 weeks prior to the projected date. I look forward to doing business with Craig’s Tree Service in the near future!

Rocco Adrienne

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Very personable team and even stacked wood I had cut neatly for future use! Will be using them for any tree needs in the future.

Samantha Hamann

1686317241

We had Craig come out last year to help save our Ash tree from the Emerald Ash Borers. Craig was extremely knowledgeable and began fixing our tree the same day. Luckily, our Ash is still living today! We had him come out again this year to do a deep root stimulation to help out the trees we have through this drought and to take a look at our Maple that is having some issues. Again, Craig was so knowledgeable, knew exactly what the problem was and how to fix it. I will recommend this business to anyone and everyone who needs help with their trees and yard!

Karen Davis

1685668525

Would highly recommend Craig’s Tree Service! They are quick to respond to emails. They came within one day & completed the work. This is the second time we’ve used their services & have been very pleased both times.

Tara King

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Last summer we had Craig out to assess a sick/dying tree that was located at a new home we purchased. Craig was good at communicating with me. He showed up, was very knowledgable and able to tell us exactly what was going on with the tree. He worked his magic and the tree is showing signs of new growth this year! Craig even stopped by to check on the tree this year! We will use Craig for all future tree needs.

Cindy McFarland

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I am a repeat customer with Craig's Tree Service! Again a prompt, professional and knowledgeable company to trim my trees! Never a chopped off top but trimmed for the tree's health and longevity!

Jeanne Riden

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Craig and his team is our "go to" service for all our tree and landscaping needs. Impeccable service, very knowledgeable, honest and fair. Highly recommended!

Eric Vulpine

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Very knowledgable arborist, good prices and very professional.

Scott Guerrant

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Elevated my trees. Made a huge difference in appearance. Very clean and professional crew.

Charlene Aholt

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We would recommend Craig's Tree Service. They were very professional and asked questions when needed. If we had any questions, we could ask them. Everything was cleaned up properly. They had us look to see if we were happy with what they had completed. We will definitely use them again!! They were awesome!!

Karen Hanks

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We have known Craig for years , we hired him to remove a stump for us. He did a great job. He was very respectful of our time and property. He had the right equipment and got the job done quickly. Very satisfiedWe would highly recommend Craig's Tree Service .

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Professional, knowledgeable and responsive. I recommend them with no reservations.