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ISA Arborists

Whether you are planning on creating a new landscape or you just want help ensuring that your current flora and trees are being properly maintained, the services of a certified ISA arborist are very important. The ISA, or International Society of Arboriculture, is an organization that is dedicated to continually educating arborists, and researching new and improved methods of tree care. Though the ISA is international, there are local chapters for many
regions throughout the United States. Sutton Consulting Arborists is a proud member of the ISA Florida chapter. In order to become an ISA Certified Arborist , one must undergo a series of courses in horticulture and then pass an exam. As a part of the ISA's dedication to learning and research, they require their certified arborists to continually take educational courses. ISA arborists must take and pass a required number of education courses per year in order to maintain their membership privileges.

When you do decide to hire an arborist, choosing a specific arborist is something that will require a little research on your part. When hiring an arborist, it is important to make sure you get a written estimate or bid before you have any work done. It is also vital to make sure that you and the arborist are on the same page regarding such basics as the destructive nature of topping and demossing. Living up to ISA Standards We take our job very seriously at Sutton Consulting Arborists, and we know well that flora and trees are a substantial investment both monetarily and environmentally. We try hard to live up to the strict standards set by the ISA, and we take pride in the quality of workmanship we offer our clients. We are available for consultation on any size job, and we offer a wide variety of services including appraisal, tree surveying, mapping, and project oversight. Feel free to e-mail or call us with any questions or concerns you might
have about your intended project, or horticulture in general.

 Tree Moving

When it comes to general tree care and maintenance, moving a tree requires the utmost amount of care and attention. At Sutton Consulting Arborists, we are specialists in taking care of the wide variety flora and trees that exist in the state of Florida, and we can assist you with any and all tree moving needs you might have. We will be there from beginning to end to ensure that the tree is moved carefully and that all possible precautions are taken. When relocating a tree, it is important to pay special attention to the tree's roots. There are a few steps that can be taken before you even begin the relocation process. A good, thorough watering can help reduce the stress to the tree's roots, as can pruning distressed or diseased limbs. Additionally, before you dig up the tree, you might want to inject the roots with a fertilizer additive that can help enhance root growth.

It is also very important to dig a proper hole for the tree's root ball. Over-trimming the root ball can cause undue stress to the tree, and this can ultimately harm or stunt the tree's growth and adaptation to its new environment. Once the tree has been planted in its new home, it is important to give it proper care. For instance, newly replanted trees need proper watering--too much or too little water can damage the roots.