Hot take: I finally get why old park trees in Boston get so much care

I was walking through the Public Garden last week and saw a crew doing a full crown clean on a huge old oak. The foreman told me they do a full inspection and light prune on every single one of their 150+ historic trees every three years, no matter what. He said it's not about looks, it's about catching small problems before a storm turns them into big ones that cost ten times more to fix. Honestly, it made me rethink how we schedule maintenance for our own clients' yard trees. Do you guys stick to a strict inspection cycle for regular customers, or is it more of a 'when they call' thing?

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simonw412mo ago

I used to think it was overkill, but that's a smart way to avoid huge bills later.

green.victor2mo ago

Actually, it's more about avoiding the hassle than the cost.

parkerkim1mo ago

Oh yeah, it's totally like that thing where people forget that "free" stuff often comes with hidden time costs (like dealing with customer service for hours). It's the same with warranties or return policies - sometimes you're just paying for your own peace of mind.