A Lifetime with Plants: How I Got Here

A Lifetime with Plants: How I Got Here

A Lifetime with Plants: How I Got HereTina Graver
Published on: 04/08/2025

Discover how Tina Graver, a Board Certified Master Arborist, turned a lifelong interest in plants into a consulting career focused on science-based tree care and risk assessment.

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When Trees Cause Damage: How Arborist Reports Support Legal and Insurance Cases

When Trees Cause Damage: How Arborist Reports Support Legal and Insurance Cases

When Trees Cause Damage: How Arborist Reports Support Legal and Insurance CasesTina Graver
Published on: 18/07/2025

When a tree causes property damage, a Level 3 Tree Risk Assessment can help determine cause, document evidence, and support legal or insurance decisions.

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Beech Trees at Risk: What Homeowners Need to Know About Beech Leaf Disease

Beech Trees at Risk: What Homeowners Need to Know About Beech Leaf Disease

Beech Trees at Risk: What Homeowners Need to Know About Beech Leaf DiseaseTina Graver
Published on: 13/07/2025

If you’ve noticed your beech tree looking a little less lush this summer, you’re not alone. A silent but serious threat is spreading across Northeast Ohio—and it’s changing our landscapes for good.

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Why You Should Never Use Pruning Sealant on Your Trees

Why You Should Never Use Pruning Sealant on Your Trees

Why You Should Never Use Pruning Sealant on Your TreesTina Graver
Published on: 01/07/2025

Avoid using pruning sealants on trees—these waterproof coatings trap moisture and decay, hindering natural healing. Learn why trees need to breathe, how they compartmentalize wounds, and when (and why) a wound dressing is only used on oaks and elms during the growing season. Written by a Board Certified Master Arborist.

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