by Nikki Skinner | Aug 19, 2026 | Tree Care, Tree Installation, Tree Planting, Tree Pruning
Arborist or plain old “Tree Guy”? When it comes to tree care, there IS a difference. In Charleston SC, homeowners and property managers have several options when it comes to tree planting, pruning, and removal. But to do these properly takes training – the kind that...
by Nikki Skinner | Aug 18, 2026 | Mulching, Tree Care, Tree Installation
Mulch can be frustrating. As a tool for nourishing your trees, or dressing up your landscape, you can’t beat it. But, as Charleston tree expert Rawson Services often sees, too much is too much. If you mulch your trees improperly, it ultimately can do more harm than...
by Nikki Skinner | Aug 18, 2026 | Tree Pruning
Here are the words every Charleston SC homeowner dreads: “Honey, are you EVER going to take care of the tree pruning?” Tree pruning is a hassle, and it can be dangerous for the amateur. There are a bunch of “pros” out there, but who can you trust to do the job right?...
by Nikki Skinner | Aug 17, 2026 | Tree Care
If the wire cage is left on a transplanted tree, is it bad for the tree? This may be the most hotly debated topic in the landscaping industry. And the answer is not a simple yes or no. There are so many factors that impact tree development- soil drainage, fertility,...
by Nikki Skinner | Aug 17, 2026 | Tree Care
LAUREL OAKS As far as landscape trees go, the Laurel Oak (Quercus hemisphaerica) is one of the very best for the Lowcountry. This native oak is semi-evergreen (briefly losing most of its leaves in late winter) and grows to a mature height of 40-60 feet. Laurel Oak is...
