FAQs

Fall can be an excellent time to prune certain trees in Northern Nevada because cooler temperatures slow tree growth, many deciduous trees are entering dormancy, and structural issues are often easier to spot as leaves drop. The right timing still depends on the tree species, its health, and the type of pruning it needs.

MD Tree Surgery's ISA Certified Arborists and highly trained team, expertly prune and shape your trees to enhance their health and aesthetics.

If your home is surrounded by overgrown, hazardous vegetation, some carriers may decline to insure you, not renew your policy, or move you to a more expensive last‑resort fire plan.

A tree should never be topped! On a quiet drive through Fallon, it’s impossible not to notice the towering cottonwoods and old elms that give our streets character and shade. Many of these trees have stood longer than the homes beneath them. Yet just as noticeable are the harsh cuts, the flat-topped crowns, and the stressed silhouettes that tell a different story—one of good intentions gone wrong. Too often, these trees were entrusted to someone calling themselves an “arboris

Topping differs from pollarding. Although both are distinct practices, pollarding involves making internodal cuts, primarily for street trees in high traffic zones, and should be performed exclusively by a qualified ISA certified arborist. Proper establishment of pollarding takes several years. Topping involves the indiscriminate removal of the crown from larger trees, affecting both dominant and subordinate branches. This practice is leading to the death of our old growth co

Trees hold significant value for both public and private communities. They add significant value to your property, while also presenting a risk factor in landscape management, whether in residential or commercial areas. Trees continue to serve as symbols, icons, pillars, canopies, and central features for our communities. A tree can be an important part of your family, similar to pets, though less so than your children. Trees hold significant value as they fill landscapes, li