Tree Surgery Techniques and Methods used by Professional Arborists The type of tree surgery used will depend on many factors including the health,...
What Factors Should I Consider When Choosing A Tree For My Yard?
Understanding Your Property and Yard Selecting the perfect tree for your yard involves a variety of considerations that extend beyond aesthetics....
What Effect Might Planting Trees Around A House Have On The Energy Bill?
When it comes to saving money on your energy bills and reducing your carbon footprint, planting trees around your home can be a simple yet effective...
What Are the Best Practices for Planting Trees in Your Yard?
Caring for Newly Planted Trees The Soil Quality of Your Yard Soil quality can have a tremendous influence on the growth and nutrition of a tree,...
What Are the Signs Your Tree Needs Emergency Removal?
Signs You May Need Emergency Tree Removal If you have trees on your property it is helpful to keep a close eye on them occasionally looking for...
Why Businesses Should Invest In Commercial Tree Service And Maintenance
The Benefits of Commercial Landscaping & Tree Services Having a team of skilled arborists who have received extensive training means your trees...
How To Prepare Trees For Winter And Summer
Preparing Your Trees and Plants for Any Weather Understanding how to prepare your trees for both winter and summer is important for their overall...
Tips For Taking Care Of A Young Tree
Taking Care of Young Trees When planting young trees there are some important tips that any homeowner should follow. Where you’re planting your...
The Crabapple Conundrum: Why Apple Scab Disease Stresses Your Tree, and What to Do About It
Written by: Zack Shier - Plant Healthcare Manager ISA Board Certified Master Arborist OH-6560B Apple scab foliar disease, caused by the fungus...
How Arborists Make Pruning Decisions
Understanding Pruning Decisions from an Arborist Perspective As a whole the practice of pruning is often misunderstood by homeowners. The act of...

Zack Shier
Zack Shier is the plant healthcare (PHC) manager for Joseph Tree in Dublin, Ohio and has been with the company for 10 years. He has a bachelor’s degree in forest ecosystem management from The Ohio State University, is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA), and has his ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ). Zack enjoys educating employees and clients on tree health and has presented at both national and state tree care conferences on tree health and nutrition.










