FIRST CHOICE TREE SERVICE BLOG
WHY CHOOSE AN ACCREDITED TREE CARE COMPANY?
Recently, First Choice Tree Service was congratulated on our re-accreditation by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). We are very proud of this prestigious distinction, but what does this mean to you? What is a TCIA Accreditation and why should you choose an...
Looking for Large Boxed Trees?
Did you know First Choice Tree Service has an on-site tree nursery? If you’re looking for high quality small to large boxed trees for your landscaping project, we have what you’re looking for. We carry a wide variety of tree species, from multi-trunk Mediterranean...
Keep An Eye On Your Pine Trees
One of the effects of the extended drought experienced in the Southwest region, including Nevada, is the introduction of the Mediterranean Bark Beetle to our area. The bark beetle attacks mostly coniferous trees, such as pines trees weakened by years of drought. One...
Do Your Trees Have Canker Disease?
This tree has canker disease. Sooty canker is a tree disease that afflicts trees in warm, dry climates, such as Las Vegas. This incurable fungal disease causes lesions in the bark of trees, mostly in the branches but can also be present in the trunk. Tree sap forms...
Don’t Mix the Apples and Oranges!
We often receive requests for proposals from community managers of local homeowner’s associations (HOA), however the scopes of work included are not well articulated. A scope of work is a clearly defined outline of specific project goals, guidelines, tasks, costs, and...
Start Thinking About Palm Tree Skinning Now!
First Choice Tree Service offers aesthetic palm services, such as, palm skinning, diamond cutting and sculpting. Not only does skinning make your palms look more attractive, it can also prevent scorpions, spiders and other insects from inhabiting the fronds of your...
Lawn Fungus? Problem Solved!
Ever notice brown patches on your otherwise beautiful green lawn? Your lawn may have “Lawn Fungus”. Lawn Fungus can be caused by over watering, humidity, drought, pest waste, and/or substandard lawn care. And with monsoon season upon us, your grass is more susceptible...
Stop the Bleed, CPR and AED Certification Workshop
Would you know what do in the event of a medical emergency? The very nature of our industry requires us to be prepared for anything. Recently, First Choice Tree Service employees participated in a “Stop the Bleed” training class held at the Linn Mills Safety and...
First Choice Tree Service Holds Aerial Rescue Training Workshop
Todd Kramer, nationally renowned safety expert instructed the workshop On May 10th, 2019, we hosted an Aerial Rescue Training Workshop with a grant received from ASTI (Arborist Safety Training Institute). Over 100 Certified Arborists, Certified Treecare Safety...
First Choice Tree Service – Root Barrier Installation
Our Landscape and Transplant crew installed root barrier around the edge of this pool deck. Root barrier acts as an underground wall that keeps plant or tree roots and hardscapes from conflicting. First Choice uses waterjet technology, a high water pressure process to...