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The Importance of Tree Trimming in Battle Creek, Michigan

Tree trimming is very important as they allow trees to provide aesthetic value to any property, give shade, and even boost the value of properties. As the climate in Battle Creek, Michigan, the high temperature summers and cold in the winters, sometimes even snowy, is somewhat challenging for trees to fight off diseases and pests.

Proper tree care, especially tree trimming, is important for trees to have a long life. Regular trimming of the trees can prevent damage to them during the winter by heavy snow and ice accumulation, besides promoting healthy growth during the warmer seasons. Apart from the seasonal reasons, regular tree trimming has several benefits. It makes your trees look beautiful by giving them shape and an even canopy.

Tree Trimming in Battle Creek, MI

At Battle Creek Tree Service, we know that every community has unique needs, and we provide a full scope of tree trimming services to meet those needs.

Residential Tree Trimming: We can help you keep your small yard with a few ornamental trees or large property with mature shade trees looking their best. Our services include:

General Trimming: This simply shapes the tree, maintains a size, and encourages healthy growth development. We remove excessive growth and crossed branches and limbs which detract from the natural forms of the tree. All these services help to ensure that your landscape is enhanced through the long-term health care of your trees.

Addressing Specific Needs: We also fulfill the specific needs of tree care. This includes removing dead or diseased branches, improving clearance around structures and power lines, reducing the height of a tree for safety or aesthetic purposes, and more. We talk to homeowners to understand their objectives and provide solutions that meet them.

Commercial Tree Trimming: Businesses and property managers here in Battle Creek also rely upon our services to maintain their trees on their properties. We recognize that trees represent a great asset in making any first impression positive and contributing in general toward a safe and attractive environment. Our commercial tree trimming services concentrate on:

Safety: We take away branches that may be in a dangerous position to buildings, walkways, parking areas, or overhead lines. This ensures accidents and property damage do not occur during storms or when winds are high.

Appearance: Healthy trees improve curb appeal at your business and work for your positive image. We try to have your trees well-shape with no dead limbs and or diseased limbs; the attraction of your place becomes wonderful to your clients and staff.

Emergency Tree Trimming: Severe weather, such as storms or heavy snowfall, can cause significant damage to trees. Broken branches, fallen limbs, or even uprooted trees pose a serious safety hazard. Our emergency tree trimming service is available 24/7 to address these situations promptly. We have the skills and equipment to handle any tree-related emergency, ensuring the safety of your property and minimizing further damage.

Why choose a professional tree service?

Experience and Know-how: Our team is knowledgeable of local species of trees, their habits of growth, and what these particular trees require for optimal care. We know how to trim every tree to maximum health with minimal harm and keep them thriving for longer periods of time.

Safety Considerations: Tree trimming is dangerous, especially for large trees or those near power lines. Our trained arborists follow strict safety protocols and use specialized equipment to ensure the safety of both the tree and the surrounding property.

Proper Equipment: We possess various professional-grade equipment for instance, aerial lifts, chainsaws, and chippers to handle any trimming job quickly and safely. The proper equipment also allows us to get to high branches and accomplish a job in challenging places without much hassle.

Time Saving: Tree pruning is time-consuming, especially on large properties or when there are a lot of trees. By having a professional service, you save your time and do not have to bother with handling the task yourself.

Contact Battle Creek Tree Service

Don't let overgrown or unhealthy trees detract from the beauty and safety of your property. Contact Battle Creek Tree Service today to schedule a consultation and discuss your tree trimming needs. Our friendly and knowledgeable team is ready to assist you. Dial (269) 443-1696 or you could also send an email at info269treeservice@gmail.com. Our lines are open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, 7 days a week.

We are committed to providing high-quality tree care services that enhance the health, beauty, and safety of your trees. Whether you need routine maintenance, specialized trimming, or emergency assistance, we are here to help.

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A reader in TW with character and Power abilities from Chinsaw Man? I think she will fit well into this universeXD

Chainsaw Man Reader | Yandere Twisted Wonderland

You most certainly are an odd one, even without the little chainsaw tug hanging from your chest. When you gain the favor of your harem newfound friends and they raise alarm to the minimalistic crappy style of life. Nonetheless, you're still smiling and happily eating the rations you’ve been ‘gifted’. And while the smallest things mean the most to you nobody expected your face to turn into this chainsaw demon when Crowley asked you to clear out some trees

“What? You asked me to clear it out didn’t you?”

Trey Clover

“O-oh my–huh?”

Dude is bewildered beyond belief

But ultimately he doesn’t mind your power

Because you’re still dependent on him

You’re always sticking close to him 

“Oh, Angel of all things delicious! Do you have anything for me to eat!”

“Not right now..but I’m going to make something now if you want?”

“Yeeessss!”

He loves how happy you are to eat his food

Subsequently loving him since he feeds you for free

He’s acutely aware of your disparity with emotions 

But he doesn’t care

Especially when you’re so willing to do anything for it

“So all I have to do is just not talk to them and I’ll get sweets forever?”

“Yeah…you also can’t tell them why okay?”

Azul Ashengrotto

“Wait wait so if you want me to enlist your services you just want…”

“A place to stay!”

“Yes and…”

“Meals and that I get to touch some nipples!”

“...yeah…just anybody’s will do?”

“Yup!”

Please let it be his

He sees how easily you’re willing to stray despite your massive power

“I can’t let them go…they may be able to do that but they don’t understand this world. They don’t understand anything so it's only right that I keep—take them in.”

In a way, he does think of you like a dog, only in your brain though

You wonderfully don’t have much morale other than comfortability

“That’s perfect! So we have a deal then.”

Dire Crowley

“AAAAA I’m sorry for not giving you a bigger budget! I’m sorry! I’m sorry!”

He’s probably the most shaken

Suddenly he’s worried his generosity isn’t enough 

Despite suddenly giving more and encouraging students to house you while he revamps Ramshackle

But once he calms down and he sees you genuinely hold no resentment

Specifically, after he offered you some takeout

With a sweat drop, he suddenly starts showing up around you more often

Praising you and letting you take breaks

And eventually, a proposal is made to send you to someone who will experiment on you for your condition

Granted Crowley has…cleaned up quite a few messes himself 

But once he does he realizes this will never stop 

But who are they to take his baby bird from him…even if you turn into a chainsaw creature on occasion 

Nonetheless, he’s decided you cannot be seen, touched, or otherwise 

Where safer than in his own little nest

It’ll take some time to get it ready, but he’ll be generous with his creation so that you can be comfy when he makes the move

“No worries (Y/n) I’ve already begun preparing the nest for you to stay in!”

“Ewww I wouldn’t want to live in a nest. That’d be cramped and scratchy.”

“No no *ahem* it’s a house or room rather…”

“Oh! Will there be food?”

“...uh…yes, yes there will be is.”

“Yay!”

Ace Trappola

“Oi oi could you do the hedges for the Heartslabyul hedges? Sure’d save me loads of time.”

“Eh?! I don’t want Riddle to yell at me…”

“I'll let you touch my balls.”

“YES SIR! Those hedges will be cut! “

“Just trim them, make shapes if you wanna. I don’t care.”

Leans into your carnal desires the most

Dangling food and sex to get what he wants from you

He loves it though

In private he blushes like crazy 

totally taking advantage of your eagerness

He gets off on just about everything you do

But part of the fun is pretending he’s just this cool unbothered love interest

“Hehehe look at you sucking like that~like a dog.”

Now while you may be the one with chainsaws 

He’s the one who actually sets you on them 

Or decides to do something about the ones who want to do the same

“They might have said they’ll do anything but I’m letting you know now they will not be. Especially since you’re not going to be able to ask.”

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ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti pictured aboard the International Space Station on Dec. 20, 2014, during Expedition 42.Credit: NASA Crew members aboard the International Space Station celebrate the holiday season in a unique way while living and working at the orbiting laboratory. Each crew member, including the current Expedition 72, spends time enjoying the view of Earth from the space station, privately communicating with their friends and families, and sharing a joint meal with their expedition crewmates, while continuing experiments and station maintenance. This view of the rising Earth greeted the Apollo 8 astronauts William Ander, Frank Borman, and James Lovell on Dec. 24, 1968, as they approached from behind the Moon after the fourth nearside lunar orbit.Credit: NASA As the first crew to spend Christmas in space and leave Earth orbit, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders, celebrated while circling the Moon in December 1968. The crew commemorated Christmas Eve by reading opening verses from the Bible’s Book of Genesis as they broadcast scenes of the lunar surface below. An estimated one billion people across 64 countries tuned in to the crew’s broadcast. Skylab 4 astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue trim their homemade Christmas tree in December 1973. Credit: NASA In 1973, Skylab 4 astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue celebrated Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s in space, as the first crew to spend the harvest festival and ring in the new year while in orbit. The crew built a homemade tree from leftover food containers, used colored decals as decorations, and topped it with a cardboard cutout in the shape of a comet. Carr and Pogue conducted a seven-hour spacewalk to change out film canisters and observe the passing Comet Kohoutek on Dec. 15, 1973. Once back inside the space station, the crew enjoyed a holiday dinner complete with fruitcake, communicated with their families, and opened presents. NASA astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman pictured with a dreidel during Hanukkah in December 1993.Credit: NASA After NASA launched the agency’s Hubble Space Telescope into Earth’s orbit in 1990, NASA sent a space shuttle crew on a mission, STS-61, to service the telescope. In 1993, NASA astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman celebrated Hanukkah after completing the third spacewalk of the servicing mission. Hoffman celebrated with a traveling menorah and dreidel. STS103-340-036 (19-27 December 1999) — Wearing Santa hats, astronauts John M. Grunsfeld and Steven L. Smith blend with the season for a brief celebration on the mid deck of the Space Shuttle Discovery. The interruption was very brief as the two mission specialists shortly went about completing their suit-up process in order to participate in STS-103 space walk activity, performing needed work on the Hubble Space Telescope (HST).Credit: NASA As NASA continued to support another Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission, the STS-103 crew celebrated the first space shuttle Christmas aboard Discovery in 1999. NASA astronauts Curtis Brown, Scott Kelly, Steven Smith, John Grunsfeld, and Michael Foale, along with ESA (European Space Agency) astronauts Jean-François Clervoy and Claude Nicollier enjoyed duck foie gras on Mexican tortillas, cassoulet, and salted pork with lentils. Smith and Grunsfeld completed repairs on the telescope during a spacewalk on Dec. 24, 1999, and at least one American astronaut has celebrated Christmas in space every year since. Expedition 1 crew members Yuri Gidzenko of Roscosmos, left, NASA astronaut William Shepherd, and Sergei Krikalev of Roscosmos reading a Christmas message in December 2000.Credit: NASA In November 2000, the arrival of Expedition 1 crew members, NASA astronaut William Shepherd and Roscosmos cosmonauts Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev, aboard the International Space Station, marked the beginning of a continuous presence in space. As the first crew to celebrate the holiday season at the laboratorial outpost, they began the tradition of reading a goodwill message to those back on Earth. Shepherd honored a naval tradition of writing a poem as the first entry of the new year in the ship’s log. For more than 24 years, NASA has supported a continuous U.S. human presence aboard the International Space Station, through which astronauts have learned to live and work in space for extended periods of time. As NASA supports missions to and from the station, crew members have continued to celebrate the holidays in space. Expedition 4 crew members, NASA astronauts Daniel Bursch and Carl Walz, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Yuri Onufriyenko, pose for a Christmas photo in December 2001. Credit: NASA Expedition 8 crew members, NASA astronaut Michael Foale, left, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Kaleri, right, celebrate Christmas in December 2003. Credit: NASA Expedition 10 crew members, Roscosmos cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov, left, and NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao, right, celebrate New Year’s Eve in December 2004.Credit: NASA Expedition 12 crew members, Roscosmos cosmonaut Tokarev, left, and NASA astronaut William McArthur, pose with Christmas stockings in December 2005. NASA Expedition 14 crew members, Roscosmos cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin, left, and NASA astronauts Michael Lopez-Alegria and Suni Williams pose wearing Santa hats in December 2006.Credit: NASA Expedition 16 crew members, Roscosmos cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko, left, and NASA astronauts Peggy Whitson and Daniel Tani, with Christmas stockings and presents in December 2007. Expedition 18 crew members enjoy Christmas dinner in December 2008. Expedition 22 crew members gather around the dinner table in December 2009.Credit: NASA Expedition 26 crew members celebrates New Year’s Eve in December 2010.Credit: NASA Expedition 30 crew members pictured in December 2011.Credit: NASA Expedition 34 crew members pictured in December 2012. Credit: NASA Expedition 42 crew members leave milk and cookies for Santa and hang stockings using the airlock as a makeshift chimney in December 2013.Credit: NASA Expedition 50 crew members celebrate New Year’s Eve in December. Credit: NASA Expedition 54 crew member NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei pictured as an elf for Christmas in December 2017.Credit: NASA Expedition 58 crew members inspect stockings for presents in December 2018 Expedition 61 crew member NASA astronaut Jessica Meir pictured with Hanukkah-themed socks in the cupola in December 2019. Expedition 61 crew members NASA astronauts Andrew Morgan, Christina Koch, and Jessica Meir, along with ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano share a holiday message on Dec. 23, 2019, from the International Space Station.Credit: NASA NASA astronaut Kayla Barron pictured with presents she wrapped for her crewmates in December 2021.Credit: NASA Expedition 68 crew members wear holiday outfits in December 2022.Credit: NASA Expedition 70 flight engineer NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli’s husband and daughters made a felt menorah for her to celebrate Hanukkah during her mission. Since astronauts can’t light real candles aboard the space station, Moghbeli pinned felt “lights” for each night of the eight-day holiday. A dreidel spun in weightlessness will continue spinning until it comes in contact with another object but can’t land on any of its four faces. Expedition 70 crew members recorded a holiday message for those back on Earth. Expedition 70 NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli’s felt menorah and dreidel that she used to celebrate Hanukkah in December 2023. Credit: NASA NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Suni Williams, Expedition 72 flight engineer and commander respectively, pose for a fun holiday season portrait while speaking on a ham radio inside the International Space Station’s Columbus laboratory module. Credit: NASA To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoExpedition 72 video holiday message from the International Space Station. Credit: NASA The International Space Station is a convergence of science, technology, and human innovation that enables research not possible on Earth. The orbiting laboratory is a springboard for developing a low Earth economy and NASA’s next great leaps in exploration, including missions to the Moon under the Artemis campaign and, ultimately, human exploration of Mars. Go here for more holiday memories onboard the space station. To learn more about the International Space Station, its research, and its crew, at: https://www.nasa.gov/station News Media Contacts: Claire O’Shea Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1100 claire.a.o’shea@nasa.gov Sandra JonesJohnson Space Center, Houston281-483-5111sandra.p.jones@nasa.gov

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The Number Lads Reap the Rewards

The dust is finally settling after the Number Lads turned the Republic on its head to expose Palpatine's schemes. They even get to dust off the extra fancy dress uniforms for a special ceremony... Which uniforms, you might ask? THESE lovely designs by @touchstarvedasclones!!! Don't they look wonderful??

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The small meeting room inside the Senate dome didn’t seem as small as Sevenset had expected. Then again, the definition of small rooms in the GAR might have been a bit smaller than those found inside the Republic’s official government buildings. This room alone could have housed about four small briefing rooms and a couple supply closets, just looking around. It was roughly oval in shape, with two square alcoves protruding out of either end. A circle of hanging light fixtures hung from the center of the room, illuminating it all with a pale yellow light. An oval table stood in the middle of the room with several chairs around it, and there were huge windows on the far wall facing out over the Coruscant cityscape.

It just seemed like overkill for a dozen people. Or, what would be a dozen people as soon as everyone got here. Trees, Elevensies, Loops, Nines, and Zero were the only ones here so far, as well as himself, of course. They had taken a bit to relax in the strange environment, especially for him and Elevensies after their service in the Guard. If they had ever been in a room like this, they had basically tried to blend in as a wall decoration so the important people could talk in peace.

Then Zero had pulled one of the chairs out and sat down, grabbing one of the bottles of water clustered decoratively in the center of the table. “If they’re gonna go through the trouble of making me wear the fancy dress uniform, I’m gonna sit at their fancy tables,” he’d explained.

Sevenset could get behind the sentiment, and the others had quickly found seats around the table as well. The dress uniforms of the GAR were… surprisingly nice, considering how utilitarian most of their existence was in the service. He should specify: these were the really fancy dress uniforms, not just the dress greys everyone got to have something other than their armor to wear in public. The base for the uniforms they had on now was the same for everyone: black pants, black knee-high boots, black gloves, a black belt, and a white collared jacket with the Republic cog embroidered over the right breast, and a grey stripe down the outside of each sleeve. Sevenset already hated the collar of his jacket. It was as high as his undersuit’s collar, but much stiffer, and the material was less worn and therefore scratchier.

Each uniform came with a drape of fabric matched to the chosen paint color of the individual’s battalion or legion. It was a smooth material with a dull shine, and the colors had a mottled, almost tie-dye effect on it. At least everyone had their familiar color schemes still. Well. Almost everyone. Sevenset, as part of Rancor Battalion based on Kamino, had a pale blue sash wrapped over his left shoulder and tucked into his belt at his right hip. He kind of missed the red. His jacket cuffs were pale blue too, matching the sash like everyone else’s uniform. So far, he and Zero were the only ARCs, so their sashes were the only ones lined and trimmed in pale grey instead of black.

That changed quickly, however. The door slid open, and everyone paused their conversation to look at who had arrived.

“The party’s here, fellas!” Do-si-do announced as soon as he was through the door.

They, Sevenset silently corrected himself even as he launched out of his chair to go tackle his friend in a hug. “Let’s kriffing go!” he cheered, squeezing them tightly.

Do-si-do laughed, a little breathlessly, until they were released. “Gotta be careful with those ARC arms, dude, Force,” they grinned. They rubbed their chest. “And that medal is pointy,” they added, pointing at the medal Sevenset had to wear with his full dress uniform.

Sevenset matched their grin, slinging an arm around their shoulders. “Regs say I gotta wear it, no matter the trauma associated with it,” he said as he took in the others who had arrived with them.

“Domino!” Elevensies smiled and waved at the twins.

They looked even more identical than usual in their matching royal blue uniforms, including matching medals already glittering on the right breast. The ribbons were different colors than Sevenset’s. His was blue and purple, with a hexagonal medal, for “bravery” during the Zillo beast shitshow. Theirs had a red ribbon with a gold stripe and a silver, vaguely square medal hung from one corner. The only difference between the twins that Sevenset’s well-trained eye could spot was the barely visible outline of a knee brace underneath Echo’s pantleg. But his gait was steady and even, so his old injury must not be bothering him too badly today. They were both smiling and healthy, and Sevenset couldn’t ask for much more than that. Echo went to greet Nines and Zero, and Fives came over to Sevenset, offering a closed fist to him.

Sevenset readily bumped his own fist against it. “Glad to see your captain let you two out long enough to attend the ceremony.”

Fives rolled his eyes. “Force, you’ve no idea. I guess I feel bad for him, considering the shit Echo and I have pulled before, but I really thought he was gonna go grey before my eyes when he came to see me in the Jedi Temple.”

Sevenset and Do-si-do laughed. “I remember!” Sevenset said. “He looked about ready to chain you to a bedpost somewhere to keep an eye on you.”

“Oh, he wanted to!” Echo called over. “Unfortunately for him, I can’t perform all of Fives’ duties myself, so he needed someone to pick up the slack.”

Sevenset snorted at the icy glare Fives shot at his batchmate for that remark.

“Oh, Do-si-do!” The pilot leaned around Sevenset to see who had spoken. Elevensies waved, his curls bouncing with energy. “Your hair looks so good!”

Do-si-do smiled widely, standing a little taller where they stood. Sevenset leaned onto their shoulder a little. He had to agree, of course. Their bright white curls had been swept up and twisted along the side of their head, curling into a bun near the base of their skull. A thin silver chain was wrapped through the twist, glinting when it caught the light.

“Uh, yeah, my sergeant helped me with it,” they explained, gently putting a hand to the bun. “I guess she’s pretty good with that kinda stuff, and she said she’d help me figure it out if I wanted to.”

Fives patted them on the arm. “Nice. Glad you’ve got the support you deserve, yeah?”

Sevenset squeezed their shoulders from the side, smiling proudly at them in silent support. Before the conversation could continue, the doors slid open again, and three more people entered.

Almost as one, the whole group of troopers gathered said, “Commander!”

And almost immediately afterwards, the words, “Aw, what the kark?” were out of Sevenset’s mouth.

“Hi, Fours!” Elevensies said, either ignoring the outburst or oblivious to it. “And Fours’ commander.”

Fours waved with a small smile. Commander Bacara said nothing and promptly found a wall to stand against and look intimidating.

Commander Sixes looked at Elevensies briefly, then fixed his gaze on Sevenset. “Something bothering you, ARC?”

He spluttered for a couple seconds, then composed himself and gestured to the commander. “Is this why you were later than the rest of us? Were people stopping you every three steps to tell you how good you look, or what?”

Do-si-do snorted and covered their mouth with a hand. Fives rolled his eyes as he drifted nearer to his brother. The commander just stared at him for a second longer.

“Do you think about the sentences in your head before they come out of your mouth?” he asked.

“Not usually.”

The commander nodded. In Sevenset’s defense, he’d never seen the command class version of these fancy dress uniforms, and he was still upset to know the commander could pull off a perfectly manicured beard and mustache on top of his very cool scars and everything. It just didn’t seem fair! The commanders’ uniforms were structurally identical to everyone else’s, differing only in the collars and the lining color of the sashes. Commanders got gold collars and gold lining and trim. On top of everything, each commander had about four medals already pinned to his jacket, all in different colors and shapes. It looked really cool!

“Why isn’t your drape black, Commander?” Nines asked, pointing out the deep blue color hung across the commander’s shoulder.

He glanced at it. “It’s my paint color.”

“You have paint?” Do-si-do asked. “On black armor?”

“Didn’t used to be black,” the commander told them. “The uniforms were made before the Death Wings even existed.”

“You didn’t have them updated?��� Loops asked. “Commander Wolffe had ours updated after the Malevolence.” The drape over his shoulders was a mottled combination of the 104th’s current grey paint color and their original maroon shade.

The commander shrugged, taking part of the fabric between his fingers and rubbing it. “I like the blue.”

“Can’t argue with blue,” Fives said with a smirk. Echo smiled and nodded.

For the next few minutes, the room descended into a quiet hum of conversation. It was the first time they’d all been in the same room together, since Zero had been off-world for the whole chips fiasco in the Clubhouse. Sevenset couldn’t help but remember what Commander Sixes had told him once, after Elevensies first meeting. He’d managed quite an impressive thing, bringing these troopers together the way he had, and the galaxy was better off for it. That was pretty freakin’ cool, if he did say so himself. Sure, not all of them were like him and Do-si-do, besties for life that they were. But, for people who never would have met otherwise, they all got along well enough.

Zero was entertaining Elevensies and Nines with the latest escapades from his battalion, somehow involving a large moth-like creature and its nest. Fours and Trees were happy to sit between conversations and listen in whenever they felt like it, but they were never the most talkative of the bunch. The Domino twins and Loops had cornered the commander and were peppering him with questions about the Death Wings, since he couldn’t just sign off and leave the way he could on a transmission.

Do-si-do poke him in the ribs gently. “Hey, do you think they’ll let one of us give a speech?”

Sevenset scoffed. “Why? They never cared to listen much before.”

“Yeah, but that was before we were all badass and saved the galaxy from the Sith,” his friend said. “That’s totally worth a speech.”

“We’re already getting medals.”

Do-si-do frowned. “Yeah, but I kinda want an opportunity to say a nice ‘get karked’ to all the Senators who didn’t ever like us very much.”

He laughed. “Okay, fair enough. But the general public is already kind of doing that.”

“It’s true!” His friend’s face lit up. “Did you see some of the stuff the holonet is saying now? It’s hilarious!”

“Yeah, I’ve seen some of it.” Hilarious most of the time, anyway. He’d also seen way too many comments calling what had happened a coup, or an overthrow of elected power. The security footage from the chancellor’s offices from that night had leaked to the public about three weeks after the fact, and that… had not been fun to watch. Well, obviously, the footage of General Windu, Echo, and Commander Sixes absolutely destroying Palpatine had been wonderful. But there had also been no small amount of backlash. It had ranged from criticism of the Jedi for starting the violent confrontation (which… hello? His back would beg to differ), to criticism of the Senate for electing a Sith (like they knew?), and far too many comments about Echo and the commander of varying kinds that he hasn't bothered to read.

The sliding doors opened yet again, breaking them out of their conversations abruptly. They were all used to dropping everything at a moment’s notice regularly. The sudden silence was probably a little creepy to most natties.

“At ease, troopers,” General Windu said with a smile. He stood beside newly-elected Chancellor Bail Organa and his wife Breha, both dressed to the nines in dark blue velvet and silver accents for the ceremony. Even Windu’s robes seemed a bit nicer than usual.

“We're here to accompany you to The Decahedron for the ceremony,” Chancellor Organa explained. Sevenset had always liked him as a senator. He hoped he stayed that way.

Originally, the medal ceremony had been scheduled to take place in the Senate Dome. However, after some of the Jedi expressed concerns about such a public event in front of so many people—concerns Sevenset suspected had come from the Jedi’s commanders—the location had changed. The Decahedron was an extension from the main chancellor’s offices, built as a kind of display room for public view. The chancellor could make speeches there, host visiting dignitaries to show off the fact that they were getting along for the cameras, or, case in point, conduct medal ceremonies.

Sevenset had seen the glass-paneled room countless times on patrol, but had never been assigned to be security on the inside. As always, he was curious.

“If you’ll follow us,” General Windu said, gesturing out the door.

There were a few mumbles of “yessir” out of habit, including from Do-si-do beside him. Sevenset suspected that was going to a hard habit to break. They all filed out of the room behind the Jedi and head of state. It was a short walk to a large and very well-upholstered speeder that took them right to the landing platform in front of The Decahedron. The chancellor and the first lady did their best to make conversation, but the ARCs and Do-di-do seemed to be the only ones interested in joining in. The Organas still struck Sevenset as just… very good people. Certainly an upgrade from the previous head of state, but that bar was resting on the floor as it was.

The landing platform in front of The Decahedron was crowded with reporters and cameras and Corries doing their best to contain them. It took Sevenset a moment to recognize two more troopers in full dress with drapes colored red for the Guard. He’d only ever seen Commanders Fox and Thire without their helmets a few times each, and Thire had no visible identifying marks on him from the neck up. At least Fox had a scar on one cheek and an undercut with the top dyed a dark wine-red color. They stood on the platform where the walkway into The Decahedron began.

They all filed out of the speeder, the Organas and Windu leading the way and taking the brunt of the camera flashes and clicking at first. Sevenset really did not like the attention. He wanted his helmet so he had something between himself and the dozens of natties all trying to press closer. Luckily, the Guards were doing their jobs well, and the crowd of people never closed in at all. He did keep close to Do-si-do, though, just to feel a bit more secure. He glanced behind him at the commanders, and bit back a snort of laughter at the perfect demonstrations of a resting bitch face they were giving. It shouldn’t be funny, knowing Commander Sixes had been getting more attention than the rest of them for what he’d done. But it was a little funny.

The two Guard commanders merged into their group as they passed them, slipping in behind the other commanders as they walked. As a group, they followed the Organas and Windu up the walkway and into the glass-domed Decahedron room. There were more cameras and reporters inside, but there were fewer of them, and they were far better behaved. They sat quietly, murmuring amongst themselves, in chairs along one curved wall of the room, facing the large dais and desk on the other side. There was a large case sitting on the desk. Two lines of seven chairs were arranged at an angle out from one end of the desk, and a group of four chairs were arranged to mirror them on the other side. General Yoda was already seated on one of them.

General Windu turned to the group of troopers behind him and gestured with an open palm to the fourteen chairs. “Please, take a seat, gentlemen. Your chairs are labeled with your names.”

Sevenset followed those ahead of him over to the chairs. He watched Loops and Trees pick up pieces of paper from the seats and stare at them, their eyebrows climbing as they did. Sevenset scanned over the papers he could see, looking for his designation. Natties would say “names” and mean “numbers” all the time, so it took him a while to spot his chair.

It was second from the end closest to the desk and in the front row. He walked past Fours, Commander Bacara, and Domino and picked up the paper. They actually had used their names. It was nice paper too, thicker than usual and with half the Republic cog imprinted on the bottom portion. His name—his chosen name—was written in deep red ink at the center.

Fives reached over and tugged on the hem of his uniform jacket. “Take a seat, mate,” he said quietly.

Sevenset stopped gaping at his name and cleared his throat. He resisted the urge to look around at everyone, just like any other day at work, and took his seat. Containing his grimace as best he could, he tried to adjust his uniform subtly so he could sit in relative comfort and not fidget too much during the ceremony. He missed his armor. But the chairs were comfortable, at least, but that made sense. They were wooden, not the usual synthetic metaloid or something similar, and the cushions matched the dark red carpeting in The Decahedron.

The first lady squeezed her husband’s hand and then took a seat beside Yoda. Judging from the warmth in their brief smiles, they were familiar already. General Windu stayed standing with the chancellor.

Chancellor Organa gave a polite smile to the assembled reporters and staff, even making it to the Corries stationed around the edges of the room. “Thank you all for coming. If my chronometer isn’t lying to me, I believe it’s time to begin.”

A group of three people, a human, a nautolan, and a rodian, came forward with some larger-scale transmission equipment. The whole ceremony would be broadcast across Coruscant and select places around the galaxy. The camera crew set up efficiently, checking their connections. Eventually, the rodian settled on a small stool behind the main holoprojector, and the human and nautolan stood by, the former holding a microphone and the latter with a datapad. The rodian gave a thumbs-up to the chancellor and the Jedi.

“People of the Galactic Republic, thank you for joining us” Chancellor Organa began, clasping his hands behind his back. “This is only the third public address I’ve made as your new head of state, but I maintain it is the most important of them so far. Just over a month ago, it was discovered my predecessor held designs for the collapse of our armed forces and very possibly our government itself. His success would have meant an assured victory for the Confederacy of Independent Systems, and an unknown cost on the part of our own ways of life.” He paused, letting the words settle. “He did not succeed. I would say fortunately, but I believe fortune had little to do with it.” He stopped again, this time turning his head towards General Windu.

The Jedi picked up the speech. How many times had the rehearsed this? “The Republic and the Jedi Order have long owed a debt of gratitude to the soldiers who have been defending us from the Separatists for years now. But these troopers in particular,” he said, looking over to where they sat beside him, “deserve recognition today. They, with the help of a few steadfast citizens, uncovered evidence of Palpatine’s treacherous behavior, and brought it before the Jedi Council, not out of obligation to their superior officers in the military, but out of the deep concern that no one else would believe them.”

Sevenset was suddenly reminded that General Windu, prior to becoming the head of the Jedi Council, had been in theater. Someone in the Guard had mentioned it to him, so he’d gone digging, and had unearthed a treasure trove of… frankly impressive performances. Clearly, all the diplomacy, bureaucracy, and war hadn’t dulled his skills.

Windu went on. “The Jedi honored that trust, as we have striven to do on the battlefield, by trusting them in return. They all risked their lives to ensure Palpatine, Count Dooku, and their allies could no longer harm anyone else by twisting the wills of good people. The medals they will receive today are merely a fraction of what they and their brothers in arms deserve from the Republic for what they’ve done for us. But I have hope we can achieve those things in time.” He finished with a small smile directed at them all.

Yeah, you and me both, buddy, Sevenset thought during the brief silence that followed. Only a month had passed, after all. Clones still didn’t have citizenship or much of a salary. The war was still happening, although without Dooku (and without Palpatine), things were going a lot faster than they had been. Grievous was still very much a problem, but Sevenset had overheard Zero and Nines earlier talking about the 118th being tasked to go after him with the 212th soon. Given the 118th had an entire company of slicers, and a whole other company of “punch first, ask questions later” kind of troopers, Grievous wasn’t going to have a fun time with that.

General Windu had opened up the case of medals on the desk with a wave of his hand. Sevenset recognized six blue and purple ribbons immediately, matching the medal of bravery already pinned to his jacket. There were four medals with pure black ribbons save for a single white stripe down the center, and silver charms in the shape of a crescent open upwards. The last four had white ribbons with a red stripe and a black stripe down the center, and a circular silver charm. He’d seen them all before on various soldiers, but he only knew the significance of the first one.

While the chancellor went to stand by the desk, General Windu walked over to them and lowered his voice so the microphones wouldn’t pick it up. “Those of you with your names written in blue, would you please come stand in a line just in front of the dais here?” He gestured with a hand to the edge of the carpeted step in front of him. Behind Sevenest, from the back row of chairs, six people stood up. Commander Bacara, Fours, Do-si-do, Trees, Loops, and Zero filed out in a line as only soldiers could manage without rehearsal, and lined up facing the holoprojector under the direction of the Jedi.

“These six troopers risked great personal harm to protect dozens of civilians when Dooku attacked Coruscant,” the chancellor said, standing on the dais to be seen over their heads. “Through their skill and courage, and with the help of the the Jedi and some Mandalorian allies, they defeated Count Dooku, marking a great victory for the Republic. Furthermore, they helped protect valuable evidence of Palpatine’s wrongdoing from falling into Separatist hands. They have more than earned these medals of bravery.”

One by one, Chancellor Organa went down the line, pinning the medals in place as Windu floated them over to him from the desk. The reporters’ cameras and holoprojectors lit up as he went, and crescendoed when he finished and stood beside the line.

“Thank you for your service, gentlemen,” Chancellor Organa said.

The line of six saluted sharply, if slightly out of sync, and there was a quiet smattering of applause from those present. The chancellor smiled and directed them back to their seats. Sevenset caught Do-si-do’s eye and grinned at them. They beamed back, standing tall. Beside them, Loops rolled his eyes, but couldn’t hide the small smile on his face.

General Windu again came over to where they sat as the first six got settled. “Those of you with your names written in black, please line up where they did,” he told them quietly.

Sevenset tried not to crane his neck around to see who was moving, but he had plenty of experience from the Guard to keep his curiosity in check. Eventually, he saw Elevensies, Nines, Commander Fox, and Commander Thire step down to stand in front of the dais. The chancellor had moved back to stand on their far right and waited while they finished shuffling into a line.

Finally, he drew himself up again and faced the cameras. “Most commonly, this next medal, the medal of great sacrifice, is bestowed posthumously,” he explained, his tone considerably more somber. “However, the events of the past month were anything but common. Knowing what we know now about the nature of Palpatine’s plans and how they involved the clone troopers in our armed forces, I and the Jedi Council agreed these soldiers deserve this honor. Giving up one’s free will is a great sacrifice, and as sorry as I am—as we all are,” he added, glancing around to the two Jedi— “that it happened in the first place, I am happy you are all here to receive these medals personally.”

Again, Chancellor Organa went down the line as Windu floated the black-ribboned medals to him. Sevenset thought the rest of the Coruscant Guard commanders should be offered the same honor, considering they'd been under Palpatine’s thumb just as long. And maybe the two other Guards that had been in the room with Elevensies? But he was glad Fox was getting some recognition for what he'd gone through here. He wished Elevensies weren't… he wished the kid didn't have to be here. A medal of great sacrifice shouldn't be anyone’s first honor.

The four of them saluted when the medals had all been handed out, and filed back to their chairs like the previous group to the noise of clicking and the bursts of camera flashes. He glanced down his row of chairs to see Commander Sixes nudge Elevensies with his elbow. The kid gave him a small smile in return. They’d have to find something fun to do after this. He had a feeling the Nittas would be involved, if the Chaos Batch had any say in it—or Do-si-do for that matter. They had become obsessed with those ladies’ noodles.

Finally, General Windu returned to stand before them, his attention focused on the first four of them in the front row: Sevenset, Fives and Echo, and the commander. “The last four of you who have yet to receive honors,” he said, keeping his voice low. He once again gestured to the step in front of which everyone else had lined up. “If you would, please.”

Sevenset set his face as neutral as it would go, drawing back on his months of being a piece of living wall art in the Guard. He got to his feet with the others, and they followed the commander to line up shoulder to shoulder. He looked at the holoprojectors and the camera equipment, and was immensely aware of the tattoos visible on his head and neck, normally covered by his helmet. He’d kept his piercings to their least distracting today, which had even struck him as odd as he did it. Usually, he went the opposite. But something about being stood up in front of the entire galaxy had him wishing he could melt into the carpet.

Chancellor Organa spoke up from where he stood beside the commander. “These four soldiers, as many of those watching may recognize, are those to whom we perhaps owe the most, although it is by a very slim margin and hardly for me to judge. Two of them risked their lives to bring to light potent information about the creation of clone troopers and about the true nature of my predecessor. Two of them then put their lives on the line to assist Master Windu—” here Sevenset barely saw him turn to look at the Jedi in question— “in confronting Palpatine, and eventually disposing of him.”

Sevenset bit back a smile. That sure was one way to describe it. He’d finally seen the security footage of the fight, and it had been truly satisfying to watch the commander’s scythe wrench off Palpatine’s head like that. Echo had told him what had been said just before, and Sevenset had almost hurt himself laughing with his injuries only partially healed.

General Windu floated over the first of the white, red, and black ribbons into the chancellor’s hands. “We honor their courage, their intelligence, their strength, and their loyalty with medals of heroism.”

Ah, so that was the final unknown honor. Well. At least he was getting his wish and becoming a hero of the Republic. That wouldn’t have any horrible negative side-effects at all, like never being able to show his face in public without getting swarmed by natties, surely. He pushed the thoughts away, mentally cursing himself for managing to overthink an award before it was even in his hands. Or on his chest, in this case.

He waited as patiently as he was able to while Chancellor Organa went down the line attaching medals first to the commander, then Echo, then Fives. The cameras were going off more frequently than they had for either of the first two groups, but that made sense. Their names and faces had been all over the holonews for weeks, and now they were in dress uniforms. Natties always seemed to enjoy those, right along with the kamas and pauldrons.

But finally, the chancellor stepped in front of Sevenset. Sevenset reminded himself that he had always liked the Organas. The fourth and final medal of heroism floated through the air over Sevenset’s shoulder and the chancellor plucked it out of the air. He gave a soft smile that shone right up through his dark brown eyes that looked so much like a clone’s eyes. His gaze dropped to the space on Sevenset’s jacket where his medal of bravery hung.

“I recall you earned that during the Zillo beast attack,” he murmured quietly as he prepared the new medal. “Your designation came up in conversation, and it is rather memorable.”

Sevenset wasn’t sure if he was supposed to answer, so he didn’t, out of an abundance of caution. The chancellor didn’t push it. He finished attaching the medal and stepped away to his left, smiling broadly for the audience.

“Thank you for your service, gentlemen,” he said.

Sevenset saluted, catching the other three doing the same out of his periphery. There was more polite applause as Sevenset realized it was up to him to lead them all back to their seats. He did so when the chancellor stepped back up onto the dais to rejoin General Windu at the desk.

The rest of the event was fairly nondescript. Chancellor Organa and General Windu together gave a brief final address before the broadcast ended and the main camera crew started packing up their things. Then, there were pictures taken—far too many of them, as far as Sevenset was concerned, and mostly, he knew for publicity’s sake. Most of them involved the fourteen troopers clustered around the large desk on the dais, with Chancellor Organa seated behind it, Yoda seated on it, and Windu and Breha Organa standing beside the chancellor. At least most of the reporters had cleared out by the time those were all finished. The Decahedron was slowly emptying, and Sevenset was glad of the fading attention, for once.

Finally, once the media and the press and everyone else had gotten the pictures they wanted and were packing up, the mirilarian woman Windu had introduced as Chancellor Organa’s press secretary stepped forward. Sevenset had noticed her earlier, directing reporters around. She was hard to miss, with light pink skin, teal eyes, and an amber headscarf.

“We have all the holographs we need,” she said. “Are there any that you gentlemen would like us to take for you?”

There was silence. Trees and Commander Bacara both tilted their heads at her. Most of them just stared.

“Clarify that, please, ma’am?” Commander Thire asked. Sevenset recognized his tone as the Talking to Polite Natties standard voice. (Very different from the Talking to Asshole Natties voice.)

The woman nodded and said, “I mean, if you’d like some pictures to keep, to commemorate the event, we would take them for you, develop them, and give them back.”

Again, there was silence, but it was shorter this time.

Do-si-do moved to put a hand on Sevenset’s shoulder and grinned. “Numbers family picture, Sevens?” they asked.

How could he say no to that? He smiled back. “Sounds like a plan. What do we think, Numbers?” he said, looking around at all of them.

Fives and Echo were grinning, and Elevensies was ready to bounce out of his boots.

“Yes please!” the young Guard beamed.

Zero and Nines nodded, and Loops gave a shrug, but Sevenset knew the small curve in his mouth meant he was onboard. Fours nodded once, even if he still looked like he’d bolt given the chance.

Trees shook his head, mouthing something under his breath. “Yeah, fine.”

Sevenset looked to the commander, along with everyone else, all brimming with all the excitement they usually mustered. He clasped his hands under his chin, just to be dramatic, as was his right, now that the ceremony was over. “Pleeeease?” he said. “Wouldn’t be the same without our favorite commander…”

Commander Sixes very subtly rolled his eyes. “Alright, quit the wet tooka impersonation,” he said, fighting a small smile behind his mustache. “Let’s get it over with.”

Those among them who typically cheered did so (Trees, Fours, and Loops so rarely did), and immediately began herding everyone towards the step up to the dais so they could use the levels to make it easier to see everyone. The tension from the ceremony was shedding from Sevenset’s shoulders as he stood between Do-si-do and the commander on the dais, smiling fit to burst as the rest gathered in two rows around him.

“We gotta do a silly one after the nice one,” he told Do-si-do.

They grinned. “With you in the picture? I thought this was the silly one.”

He jostled them carefully, not wanting to bump into Echo on their other side. “You’re terrible, and I love you.”

Do-si-do kissed the tips of his gloved fingers and blew it at him, and he laughed.

The commander reached over and flicked Sevenset’s ear. “Stand still, ARC. Don’t want to ruin the picture ‘cos your face got stuck in an ugly way.”

He rolled his eyes and frowned at him without a trace of malice or discontent in the expression.

“Well,” the commander went on, still watching the photographer set up the shot, “any uglier than usual anyway.” He looked over at Sevenset, and grinned.

Sevenset’s jaw dropped.

“Alright, everyone set?” the photographer asked while Sevenset’s brain caught up with reality. “Picture after the count of three, everyone say flimsi!”

Elevensies bounced on his toes where he stood on the lower level between Trees and Nines. “Oh, can we use Corrie instead?” He looked to his commanders, who smiled, barely.

Sevenset couldn’t wipe the smile off his face even if he’d used polish remover. “Hells yeah, Elevens! Corrie it is!”

The photographer smiled and nodded. “Alright, Corrie after three. One… two… three!”

“Corrie!”

IT'S WHAT THEY DESERVE!!! *weeping* look at them all, i'm so proud ;-; @23-bears (ik you already read it on Ao3) @theultimatesandwich @mercurydancer @rndmpeep @xylionet @thechaoticfanartist And I really REALLY want to draw that photo from the end, so that might be up next month in lieu of a chapter. There are a lot of them to draw all at once lol.

[axetreeservice]

Tree Loppers in Melbourne: A Comprehensive Guide to Tree Care and Maintenance

Melbourne, known for its stunning gardens and lush green spaces, is a city that thrives on its natural beauty. Maintaining this greenery, however, requires expertise and care, particularly when it comes to managing trees. Tree lopping is an essential service for both residential and commercial properties, ensuring that trees remain healthy, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. In this guide, we'll explore the importance of tree loppers Melbourne, what services they offer, and how to choose the right professional for your needs.

Understanding Tree Lopping

Tree lopping involves the trimming of tree branches and limbs to manage growth, improve tree health, or enhance the appearance of the tree. Unlike tree pruning, which is more about the careful and selective removal of specific branches to promote healthy growth, lopping can be more extensive and may involve cutting large sections of the tree. While both practices are crucial for tree care, lopping is typically employed when trees have grown too large, are posing a safety risk, or need reshaping.

The Importance of Tree Lopping in Melbourne

1. Safety

One of the primary reasons for tree lopping is safety. Overgrown branches can pose a significant risk, especially during Melbourne's stormy seasons. Falling branches can damage property, vehicles, and even pose a danger to people. Regular tree lopping helps mitigate these risks by removing potentially hazardous limbs.

2. Tree Health

Tree lopping can also contribute to the overall health of the tree. Removing dead or diseased branches prevents the spread of disease and allows the tree to allocate its resources more effectively. This can result in a healthier, more robust tree.

3. Aesthetic Appeal

Well-maintained trees enhance the visual appeal of your property. Tree loppers can shape and trim trees to create a more pleasing landscape. Whether you're looking to create a specific aesthetic or simply maintain a neat and tidy garden, professional tree lopping can help achieve your vision.

4. Property Value

Healthy, well-maintained trees can significantly boost the value of your property. Potential buyers are often attracted to properties with beautiful, mature trees, making tree care an important aspect of property maintenance.

Services Offered by Tree Loppers in Melbourne

Tree loppers in Melbourne offer a range of services to cater to different needs:

1. Tree Trimming and Pruning

This service involves the selective removal of branches to improve tree structure, promote healthy growth, and enhance aesthetics. Regular pruning is essential for young trees to establish a strong framework and for mature trees to maintain their health and appearance.

2. Tree Removal

In cases where a tree is dead, diseased beyond repair, or poses a significant safety risk, tree removal may be necessary. Tree loppers have the expertise and equipment to safely remove trees, ensuring minimal impact on the surrounding area.

3. Stump Grinding

After a tree is removed, the stump can be an unsightly and inconvenient obstacle. Stump grinding services eliminate the stump, allowing you to reclaim the space for other uses.

4. Emergency Tree Services

Storms and strong winds can cause significant damage to trees, resulting in broken branches or even uprooted trees. Emergency tree services provide prompt response and safe removal of hazardous trees and limbs.

5. Mulching and Chipping

Tree loppers often offer mulching and chipping services to recycle tree waste into useful mulch. This can be used to improve soil health and retain moisture in your garden.

Choosing the Right Tree Loppers Melbourne

Selecting a qualified and reputable tree lopper is crucial for ensuring the safety and health of your trees. Here are some tips to help you make the right choice:

1. Check Qualifications and Insurance

Ensure the tree lopper is certified and has the necessary qualifications. In Australia, arborists should hold a minimum of a Certificate III in Arboriculture. Additionally, confirm that they have adequate insurance coverage to protect against any damage or accidents that may occur during the job.

2. Ask for References

Reputable tree loppers should be able to provide references from previous clients. Contact these references to inquire about their experience and satisfaction with the services provided.

3. Obtain Multiple Quotes

It's wise to get quotes from several tree loppers to compare prices and services. Be wary of quotes that are significantly lower than others, as this may indicate a lack of experience or proper insurance.

4. Inquire About Equipment and Techniques

Ask about the equipment and techniques the tree lopper will use. Modern, well-maintained equipment and up-to-date techniques are essential for safe and effective tree lopping.

5. Read Reviews and Testimonials

Check online reviews and testimonials to gauge the reputation of the tree lopper. Websites like Google Reviews and local business directories can provide valuable insights into the quality of their work.

Conclusion

Tree loppers play a vital role in maintaining the beauty and safety of Melbourne's green spaces. Whether you need routine tree trimming, emergency tree removal, or specialized services like stump grinding, professional tree loppers have the expertise to handle the job. By choosing a qualified and reputable tree lopper, you can ensure your trees remain healthy, your property stays safe, and your garden looks its best. Embrace the benefits of tree lopping and contribute to the vibrant greenery that makes Melbourne such a beautiful city.

[supercomplicatedperson]

"So it's a Mutualistic relationship between a symbiote and a host."

"What? No! He's his own organism. We aren't attached like that."

"But Crewman Moira and Crewman Buterscotch survive in a mutually beneficial relationship where Crewman Moira provides it food and shelter in exchange for services in a relationship that results in a significant increase to the quality of life for both organisms, that is the agreed definition of a Mutualistic relationship."

"I mean, you're not wrong." I leaned over and scratched Butterscotch's soft ears. I felt his head rise up, likely to check if his break was over, and when realizing I had no intention to get up again, he went back to resting in a well deserved doze. "I guess I just feel it's a little reductive to the relationship we have and how much he means to me."

"Why?" I heard Crewman AX-35875's translator say over his leaves rustling downwards, likely leaning down to check on Butterscotch. "I myself hold great affection for my own AX-35875/B and AX-35875/C."

I pause for a second and then turn my face in his direction. "I'm really sorry, but could you elaborate on that?"

"My symbiotes" AX-35875 continued, "Us Hearobians work similarly to the non sentient "trees" found in most planets, except some of us are "born" with a genome that makes it extremely hard to filter the carbon or oxygen most lifeforms need to survive. While our homeworld has an atmosphere that still allows us to breathe, it is extremely common for those of us who live off our homeworld to acquire another plant based organism called Aerisolius to aid in our breathing."

I heard him rustle as he likely raised a couple of his arms to gesture towards his head, probably forgetting my partial blindness. "They blend rather well, but you can tell them appart from me due to their leaves being a different shape from my own".

I found it rather amusing that while it was impossible for me to tell the shape of his laves appart, I could definitely see that there was bright neon blue mixed into the red/green shape that was his head.

"Their roots easily burrow into my trunk and provide the "air" I need that they create when breathing in carbon, and in exchange, I care for them by feeding them and providing safety and shelter"

I knew for a fact the translator he wore had no "emotion" setting, it was not translating a spoken language it could discern and portray a tone with, but instead the electrical pulses running through his trunk as he wished to communicate, yet I couldn't shake the feeling that I wasn't imagining the fondness in his voice.

"While their thoughts are not sentient, they make their displeasure when being watered too harshly, their joy when we feel a sun's light and the fear when trimmed or checked for parasites very known to me." He gave a small pause, "and while they are mainly with me due to usefulness, I will not deny I'd mourn their absence dearly".

I reached up and lightly felt the dog tag I had hanging on my ear. My brother had made it for me after my first guide dog, Brownie, had passed away at 16. He'd noticed I tugged on my earrings when upset or anxious, so he'd gone and made me an earring out of Brownie's dog collar tag, with the thought that me feeling his name engraved on it would make me feel better. As I ran my index through the metal, I decided I was definitely not imagining the sound of sadness as AX-35875 spoke, wondering if he missed AX-35875/A as much as I missed my first dog.

"Well, when you put it that way", I replied with a smile, leaning down to scratch Butterscotch fuzzy head again "it's pretty darn close to that".

You are the only human employee at a company staffed by a multitude of alien species. Your colleagues seem to be having a difficult time properly understanding who, or what, your guide dog is.

[augustatreeservice]

Expert Tree Trimming Services in Augusta, GA : Augusta Tree Service

Proper tree trimming is very important to the health and beauty of your trees. Trimming your trees on a regular basis will help you shape your trees, encourage healthy growth, and get rid of dangerous or dead limbs. Augusta Tree Service is here to offer you professional tree trimming Augusta, GA. We offer tree care services that meet your needs and surpass your expectations.

Who Is Augusta Tree Service?

Augusta Tree Service is a local Augusta, Georgia based tree care company. We are a tree care company with a passion for trees and a commitment to quality service in all aspects of tree care from tree trimming Augusta GA to tree removal, pruning, stump grinding and emergency services. Our staff is made up of certified arborists who know what it takes to properly take care of your trees and make sure they grow and stay safe for years to come.

We know that trees aren’t just a part of your landscape, they give you shade, beauty and serenity. That’s why we go to great lengths in every job, treating your trees as if they were our own.

Why Choose Augusta Tree Service for Tree Trimming in Augusta, GA?

1. Experienced and Certified Arborists

When it comes to tree trimming, you want the right expertise. Our team of certified arborists at Augusta Tree Service is trained to the highest level in tree care. Our specialists know the right way to trim trees, based on their species, age and condition. With this knowledge, you know your trees are getting the proper care they need to thrive, and less likely to contract disease or be damaged due to improper trimming.

2. Comprehensive Tree Trimming Services

Tree trimming Augusta GA services do not stop at cutting back branches. We provide a full range of tree trimming and pruning services designed to maintain the health and beauty of your trees:

Regular Tree Trimming: We provide a service to remove overgrown or dead branches on your trees to keep them neat and attractive. It also helps encourage healthy new growth.

Crown Cleaning and Thinning: Crown cleaning means clearing dead wood and crossing branches, to improve air circulation and light penetration. Crown thinning benefits the overall structure and appearance of a tree and avoids tree hazards.

Selective Pruning: We selectively mutilate trees to keep them healthy and to 'better' their appearance. By pruning out unnecessary branches, and making sure your tree has good form, we can help your tree become stronger and more balanced.

Hazardous Tree Removal: We will safely remove a branch that is hanging too low or appears to be a risk to your property.

Specialty Trimming for Fruit Trees: If you are a homeowner with fruit trees, we have specialty trimming services that promote better fruit production and healthier trees.

3. Safety and Care

Safety is our number one priority at Augusta Tree Service. Tree trimming can be dangerous work; it requires working at heights, handling heavy equipment, and dealing with large potentially dangerous limbs. Safety is taken care of seriously, our team follows strict safety protocols to make sure no one is at risk while trimming. To ensure your property and our team are safe, we use high quality tools and equipment to trim and prune your trees.

4. Affordable and Transparent Pricing

Tree trimming is an investment in your landscape, but it doesn’t have to be an expensive one. All of our tree trimming services are priced competitively and transparently. We will give you a free, no obligation estimate so you know exactly what to expect before any work is done. At Tree Care Pros, we believe in providing quality tree care at a price you can afford.

Why Tree Trimming Is Important

Tree trimming is a lot more than a cosmetic service. Here are a few reasons why regular tree trimming is essential for the health and safety of your trees and property:

Promotes Healthy Growth: Dead or diseased branches are simply cut away, directing the tree's energy to new, healthy development in areas of where you've cut healthy branches off. This also makes sure that the tree’s canopy is nice and strong and balanced.

Improves Appearance: Trimming your trees regularly will keep them looking good and also keep their shape.

Prevents Hazards: Dead or overgrown branches can fall and damage your property or injure someone. Trimming helps to cut away any potential dangerous limbs before they can become a problem.

Boosts Tree Health: By trimming, sunlight can penetrate more of the tree allowing more of it to grow stronger and reducing pests and disease.

Increases Property Value: Trees that are well maintained will give your property curb appeal and if you ever decide to sell your property, it will add value.

What to Expect When You Hire Augusta Tree Service

When you choose Augusta Tree Service for your tree trimming Augusta GA needs, here’s what you can expect:

Free Consultation and Estimate: We’ll visit your property, evaluate your trees, and offer a free, no obligation estimate of our services.

Custom Tree Trimming Plan: After our assessment we will create a custom tree trimming plan to improve the health, safety, and appearance of your trees.

Expert Service: We perform our trimming work with precision and care, and use the latest tools and techniques, and our certified arborists are committed to working with precision and care.

Cleanup: We clean up all debris after the job is complete, leaving your property looking neat and beautiful.

Our company at Augusta Tree Service maintains a steadfast commitment to preserving the wellness of trees while safeguarding their attractiveness and safety. Our skilled arborists deliver excellent tree trimming care to your trees through their expert services throughout Augusta, GA. Our team exists to provide professional assistance for regular tree trimming in addition to dangerous branch removal and specific fruit tree pruning services. Our team at Augusta Tree Service will improve your tree beauty together with longevity while protecting your property from harm. 

Schedule a free consultation right now at Augusta Tree Service to experience professional tree services.

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Expert Tree Trimming Services in Kalamazoo, MI by Kalamazoo Tree Service

Regular tree trimming in Kalamazoo, MI is essential when it comes to the consideration of the health and beauty of your tree. With as much knowledge and care as it takes to help maintain your trees healthy, safe, and looking wonderful, we at Kalamazoo Tree Service know the responsibility we carry. Tree trimming in your area makes your tree more beautiful and they remain structurally sound and free from any potential hazard.

Our team of experienced professionals offers professional tree trimming services to Kalamazoo, MI and surrounding areas. Kalamazoo Tree Service offers tree trimming or routine trim of any tree size to help maintain the natural shape or size of the trees.

Why Tree Trimming is Important

The trees in any property are very essential as they provide cover, beauty, and raise property value. But without proper maintenance, trees grow over; damage; or are even a risk to safety. Some of the reasons why tree trimming should be a regular affair are:

Dead, Diseased, or Damaged Branches: This cuts off the tree from an area where disease and weakened bark can spread. It also improves the healthy growth of the overall tree. It allows the tree to use its energy to healthy branches, leaves and roots.

Safety: Overgrown branches are a danger for your home, power lines and pedestrians. Trimming trees regularly lessens the danger of branches tumbling in a storm or steep wind and decreases property harm and conceivable wounds.

Professional trimming trees improves the overall aesthetics of your yard. Trees that look good do accentuate your landscape and give a weight to your curb area.

Our Professional Tree Trimming Services in Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo Tree Service provides comprehensive tree trimming services for the specific trees and landscape you have. Our team of certified arborists will have all the knowledge and tools for trees of all species and size. We trim your trees in such a way that they are trimmed to perfection from light pruning to extensive branch removal.

Our Tree Trimming Process

Our process begins with comprehensive inspections which include both trees and property evaluation during the first consultation. Our assessment of tree health and branch identification leads to determining the most suitable trimming approach.

Our evaluation determines the precise branches we will remove through trimming and pruning activities. Our team removes dense sections of the tree to enhance airflow and light penetration because these areas decrease the flow of sun and air inside the branches. The experts use detailed cutting methods which help trees grow healthily without affecting their natural form.

Our team finishes the trimming operation by completely removing all debris from your property area. Our team takes satisfaction in making your yard both neat and in perfect condition after completing our work.

Benefits of Hiring Kalamazoo Tree Service for Tree Trimming

When you hire Kalamazoo Tree Service, you're choosing a team of experienced professionals dedicated to delivering the best results for your property. Here's why you should trust us with your tree trimming needs:

Certified Arborists: Having been in the tree care industry for many years our certified arborists have the safety and quality experience to ensure every trim is done safely and properly.

Our Services are custom for every tree and property special trimming or more advanced pruning.

Safety First. Every job we run. Use best practices and latest techniques and equipment to protect your house, home, business, property and our crew.

Tree care services do not need to be costly because our prices remain affordable. Our company provides affordable service rates for every service we offer to deliver premium quality work at reasonable prices.

Satisfaction of our customers stands at the forefront of our priorities. We will work closely with you to understand what the end result should look like and above all the goals.

Additional Tree Services Offered by Kalamazoo Tree Service

In addition to our professional tree trimming services, Kalamazoo Tree Service offers a variety of other tree care solutions to keep your landscape looking its best. Some of our additional services include:

1. Tree Removal

So not every tree issue is solved with mere tree trimming. Sometimes, a tree is diseased, damaged, or posing a safety risk for which tree removal is needed. Our experts are specialized in tree removal without damaging your property as much as possible and are highly skilled in the safe and efficient removal of trees.

2. Stump Grinding

Once a tree is removed, the stump is typically unsightly. We provide stump grinding services that can remove stumps from your yard fast and efficiently so you may reclaim the space for landscape use.

3. Emergency Tree Services

Trees and branches fall unexpectedly due to storms plus high winds — immediate threats to your home or business. Kalamazoo Tree Service provides prompt emergency tree services to deal with urgent situations and prevent further damage.

Why Tree Trimming is an Investment in Your Property

Tree trimming isn’t just about appearance – it is an investment in the safety and the life of those trees. Healthier and more resilient trees are less likely to cause damage to your property, which are properly maintained. When you engage Kalamazoo Tree Service, you are establishing your trees as a great value to your landscape for several years to come.

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Expert Tree Pruning in Parramatta | Enhance Tree Health & Safety

Need professional tree pruning in Parramatta? Our skilled arborists trim and shape trees to improve health, safety, and appearance. We remove dead or hazardous branches while ensuring compliance with Australian Standards. Contact us today for reliable tree pruning services in Parramatta.

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Tree Trimming San Antonio TX

Affordable Landscaping And Tree Trimming offers expert Tree Trimming in San Antonio, TX, ensuring healthy, well-shaped trees that enhance your property’s beauty. Our skilled team provides professional pruning, removal, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties. Trust us for reliable, affordable, and high-quality tree care. Contact us today for top-notch tree trimming solutions in San Antonio!

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Professional Garden Maintenance in London – Expert Local Gardeners Near You

Introduction A well-maintained garden is a peaceful sanctuary that enhances the beauty and value of your home. Whether you need seasonal upkeep, landscaping services, or general garden maintenance, having skilled professionals handle your outdoor space ensures that it thrives year-round. Willow Alexander Gardeners is your trusted partner for expert gardening solutions. If you are searching for reliable gardeners near me, look no further. Our local gardeners provide exceptional services tailored to meet the unique needs of your green spaces.

Comprehensive Garden Maintenance in London

At Willow Alexander Gardeners, we specialize in comprehensive garden maintenance London services to keep your garden looking pristine. From lawn care to tree pruning, our team is dedicated to delivering top-tier results. Our expertise spans across various aspects of gardening, ensuring that your outdoor space remains lush, healthy, and visually appealing.

Lawn Care and Grass Cutting

A well-kept lawn enhances the overall aesthetic of your garden. Our professionals offer regular grass cutting, edging, aeration, and fertilization services to promote healthy lawn growth. We use eco-friendly products and advanced techniques to ensure your grass remains green and lush throughout the seasons.

Pruning and Hedge Trimming

Overgrown hedges and unkempt shrubs can make your garden look untidy. Our local gardeners specialize in professional pruning and hedge trimming to maintain shape, promote growth, and ensure your plants receive adequate sunlight and air circulation.

Weeding and Plant Care

Weeds compete with your plants for nutrients and water, which can affect their growth. Our expert team provides thorough weeding services, ensuring your flower beds and vegetable patches remain healthy and weed-free. We also offer plant care services, including mulching, feeding, and pest control to enhance plant vitality.

Tree Surgery and Maintenance

Healthy trees are a vital part of any garden. Our experienced arborists provide tree maintenance services, including trimming, crown reduction, and stump removal. Whether you have large trees that require professional care or smaller ones that need shaping, our team is here to help.

Seasonal Garden Tidy-Ups

Each season brings different challenges for your garden. Our seasonal garden maintenance services include leaf clearance, winterizing plants, spring planting, and summer lawn care. We ensure that your garden remains beautiful and functional throughout the year.

Landscaping and Garden Design

If you are looking to transform your outdoor space, our landscaping and garden design services are the perfect solution. We work closely with clients to create bespoke garden layouts that complement their lifestyles and preferences.

Hard Landscaping

We offer professional hard landscaping services, including patio installation, pathway creation, and decking. Our team uses high-quality materials to construct durable and aesthetically pleasing outdoor features.

Soft Landscaping

From planting new flower beds to creating lush green spaces, our soft landscaping services enhance the natural beauty of your garden. We carefully select plants that thrive in your specific environment and ensure that they are well-maintained.

Irrigation and Drainage Solutions

Proper irrigation and drainage systems are essential for a healthy garden. Our experts install efficient watering systems and drainage solutions to prevent waterlogging and promote plant health.

Eco-Friendly Gardening Practices

Sustainability is at the heart of our gardening services. We prioritize eco-friendly gardening methods, such as composting, organic fertilization, and sustainable planting. Our commitment to environmentally friendly practices ensures that your garden remains beautiful while contributing to a healthier planet.

Why Choose Willow Alexander Gardeners?

Choosing the right gardeners near me is essential for the upkeep of your outdoor space. Here’s why Willow Alexander Gardeners is the preferred choice for garden maintenance London:

Experienced Local Gardeners – Our skilled professionals have years of experience in garden maintenance and landscaping.

Tailored Solutions – We offer customized services to meet your specific garden needs.

Eco-Friendly Approach – We use sustainable gardening practices to promote environmental well-being.

Reliable and Punctual Service – Our team is dedicated to providing timely and efficient services.

Affordable Pricing – We offer competitive rates without compromising on quality.

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Protecting Your Roof in Dania Beach: Essential Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

Dania Beach is a beautiful coastal city, but its location also exposes homes to intense sun, heavy rain, strong winds, and salty air. These environmental factors can wear down your roof faster, leading to leaks, damaged shingles, and expensive repairs. If you own a home in Dania Beach, keeping up with regular roof maintenance is crucial to extend its lifespan and prevent costly damage.

At Fair Contractor Sales, we specialize in helping homeowners in Dania Beach protect their roofs with expert maintenance, repairs, and replacement services. Here’s everything you need to know to keep your roof in top shape.

How Dania Beach’s Climate Affects Your Roof

Being close to the coast, homes in Dania Beach experience specific roofing challenges that require extra care and attention.

1. Sun Damage & Heat Exposure

The strong Florida sun can cause shingles to crack, fade, and become brittle over time. UV rays also weaken roofing materials, leading to premature wear and tear.

💡 Prevention Tip: Choose UV-resistant roofing materials such as tile, metal, or specially treated asphalt shingles to withstand the sun’s impact.

2. Saltwater Corrosion

Living near the ocean means exposure to salt in the air, which can cause metal roofing and fasteners to rust and deteriorate quickly. This is a common issue in coastal areas like Dania Beach.

💡 Prevention Tip: Opt for corrosion-resistant materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, or specially coated roofing systems that resist salt damage.

3. Heavy Rain & Humidity

Frequent rain and high humidity levels in Dania Beach can lead to roof leaks, mold growth, and water damage if your roof isn’t properly maintained.

💡 Prevention Tip: Keep gutters clear and schedule annual inspections to check for small leaks or weak spots before they turn into major problems.

4. Strong Winds & Storms

Hurricane season is always a concern in South Florida, and Dania Beach homes are at risk of high winds that can loosen shingles, rip off tiles, and cause major roof damage.

💡 Prevention Tip: Secure loose shingles and flashing before storm season and invest in impact-resistant roofing materials that can withstand strong winds.

How to Maintain Your Roof in Dania Beach

Regular maintenance can extend the life of your roof and protect your home from extreme weather conditions. Follow these simple steps to keep your Dania Beach roof in excellent condition:

✔ Inspect Your Roof Twice a Year – Look for signs of wear, missing shingles, or cracks that could lead to leaks.

✔ Clean Your Gutters – Prevent water buildup and damage by keeping your gutters free of debris.

✔ Trim Nearby Trees – Overhanging branches can scratch your roof and drop leaves that trap moisture.

✔ Check for Interior Leaks – Water stains on your ceiling could mean a hidden roof problem that needs immediate attention.

✔ Schedule a Professional Roof Inspection – Experts can spot small issues before they become expensive repairs.

When to Call a Roofing Expert in Dania Beach

If you notice any of the following signs, it’s time to call Fair Contractor Sales:

✅ Loose, curling, or missing shingles

✅ Mold or algae growth on the roof

✅ Leaks or water stains inside your home

✅ Rusted or corroded roof components

✅ Higher-than-usual energy bills (poor insulation may be the cause)

Conclusion: Get Expert Roofing Services in Dania Beach with Fair Contractor Sales

Your roof is your home’s first line of defense against the harsh coastal climate of Dania Beach. Regular maintenance and timely repairs can prevent serious damage and extend the lifespan of your roof.

At Fair Contractor Sales, we offer professional roofing inspections, repairs, and new installations tailored to Dania Beach homeowners. Whether you need a quick repair or a complete roof replacement, our team ensures quality craftsmanship and long-lasting protection.

📞 Call Fair Contractor Sales today for a free roof inspection!

📍 Serving Dania Beach & Surrounding Areas

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Essential Maintenance Practices for Commercial Roofs in Hamilton

Maintaining the integrity of commercial roofs in Hamilton requires a proactive approach to prevent costly repairs and extend the roof’s lifespan.

With the city’s mix of harsh winters and humid summers, adopting effective maintenance strategies is crucial for property owners and facility managers. Here are some essential practices to keep commercial roofs in top shape.

1. Regular Inspections: Spotting Problems EarlyConducting regular roof inspections—ideally twice a year, in spring and fall—is fundamental to effective maintenance. Inspections help identify potential issues such as leaks, ponding water, cracks, and damaged flashing before they escalate into costly problems. Professional inspections can also uncover less obvious issues, like hidden moisture or structural weaknesses, ensuring timely interventions. Maintaining an inspection schedule allows for the early detection of wear and tear caused by Hamilton’s variable weather.

2. Prompt Repairs: Address Issues QuicklyWhen inspections reveal damage, addressing it promptly is essential to prevent it from worsening. Small issues like loose shingles, minor leaks, or damaged flashing can quickly escalate if left unattended, leading to water infiltration and structural damage. Quick repairs not only safeguard the roof’s integrity but also help avoid disruptions to business operations. A proactive approach to repairs can save substantial costs in the long run.

3. Keep the Roof Clean: Debris and Drain ManagementHamilton’s seasonal changes can lead to an accumulation of leaves, branches, and debris on commercial roofs. This debris can clog drains and gutters, causing water to pool and potentially leak into the building. Regular cleaning of drains, gutters, and downspouts ensures proper drainage, reducing the risk of water damage. Additionally, keeping the roof clean prevents the growth of moss and algae, which can degrade roofing materials over time.

4. Vegetation Control: Prevent Structural DamageOverhanging tree branches can scratch roofing materials and drop debris that clogs drainage systems. In addition, moss and algae can retain moisture, accelerating roof deterioration. Regular trimming of nearby trees and applying appropriate treatments to prevent moss growth can significantly prolong the life of a commercial roof.

5. Invest in a Professional Maintenance ProgramEngaging a professional roofing contractor to develop a maintenance program is a smart investment. Professional maintenance services include detailed inspections, minor repairs, and preventive measures, ensuring that the roof remains in excellent condition year-round. Contractors can also provide valuable advice on extending the roof’s lifespan and managing warranty requirements effectively.

Conclusion

Adopting these essential maintenance practices can significantly extend the life of commercial roofs in Hamilton and reduce long-term repair costs. Regular inspections, timely repairs, effective cleaning, and professional maintenance programs are key to ensuring that commercial properties remain protected from the elements. By investing in proactive roof maintenance, businesses can prevent costly damage, ensure operational efficiency, and enhance the overall value of their properties.

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Expert Tree Care Services in Mundelein for a Safe and Beautiful Landscape

Maintaining healthy trees is essential for both safety and aesthetics. Whether you need regular maintenance or urgent assistance after a storm, professional tree services ensure your property remains in top shape. If you're searching for tree pruning services Mundelein, expert arborists can help shape your trees for optimal growth and longevity.

Importance of Tree Pruning and Trimming

Routine trimming not only enhances the appearance of your trees but also prevents potential hazards. Overgrown branches can interfere with power lines, block sunlight, and weaken tree structures. With the help of tree trimming experts Mundelein, you can maintain the health and safety of your landscape year-round.

Efficient and Affordable Tree Removal

Sometimes, trees become a risk due to disease, storm damage, or structural instability. In such cases, you might need affordable tree removal near me to ensure the safe removal of hazardous trees. Professional arborists use specialized equipment and techniques to minimize damage to your property while efficiently removing unwanted trees.

Understanding the tree removal cost Mundelein IL is crucial when planning for tree removal services. Costs can vary based on tree size, location, and complexity. Reputable tree care companies provide transparent pricing and estimates, ensuring you get quality service without unexpected expenses.

Emergency Tree Removal for Storm Damage

Severe weather can leave trees damaged or even uprooted, posing immediate risks to structures and people. Quick response times are critical in such situations, which is why emergency storm tree removal services are available to handle fallen or compromised trees. Acting promptly helps prevent further damage and restores safety to your property.

Comprehensive Tree Care Solutions

From trimming and pruning to full tree removal, professional tree services Mundelein cover a wide range of solutions to keep your trees healthy and your property safe. Certified experts assess each tree’s condition, recommend necessary actions, and execute services with precision and care.

If you're looking for expert tree maintenance, don't hesitate to contact a trusted service provider. Whether you need tree pruning services Mundelein for healthier trees or tree removal cost Mundelein IL estimates, professionals are ready to assist. Keep your landscape safe and beautiful with expert tree care solutions today!