Classic City Arborists

03/25/2026

With spring finally here and everything in bloom, you might start noticing some trees that need a haircut. But can you even prune trees in spring? Check out our article to learn more about the best time to prune: https://bit.ly/BestTimeToPrune

You’ve probably heard that you should prune your trees in the fall, before the first freeze. In fact, one of the most common myths of pruning is that all trees should be pruned just before winter....

03/04/2026

Reviews are the lifeblood of small businesses like ours. Learn more about why they're so important: https://bit.ly/LeavingReviews

​Whether it's a link to leave feedback at the bottom of your restaurant receipt, or Amazon emailing you about your recent purchase, it seems like someone is always asking you to write a review....

02/19/2026

Need help reclaiming your yard?

Landscaping is usually meant to last around 15 years. After that, those plants and trees need to be replaced due to die-back, outgrowing their intended space, etc.

Our clients wanted to basically start from scratch. They decided to keep the crape myrtles and ligustrum.

During their next phase, they will add a new walkway from the driveway to their middle level where their deck landing is. They have chosen to plant a few broadleaf evergreen landscaping plants and put mulch down for erosion control.

The before and after really shows how open and big a yard can feel after clearing out overgrown landscaping.

Let us know if you need help with your future projects!

02/18/2026

This Friday is Georgia's Arbor Day! Learn more about the holiday and how you can celebrate here: bit.ly/ArborDayGA

​We’ve talked in the past about Arbor Day , which is a national holiday celebrated on April 22nd. But did you know that here in Georgia, we have our own special state Arbor Day?

02/16/2026

Sometimes we pretend we are like Ax Men and set up a high line for rigging out debris on a steep slope.

02/05/2026

Throwing it back to warmer days and yet another tree in a deck to be removed.

Don't worry warm weather lovers, the heat will be here soon enough. Until then, enjoy this throwback video!

02/04/2026

2 Removals Today in Athens:

1 oak in decline with evidence of basal rot and 1 dead pine, both located within the ACC right of way.

We were contracted to remove these 2 trees in an effort to reduce the risk potential to nearby residents, pedestrians, and vehicular traffic.

Care was given to preserve existing hardscape, roadways, and nearby trees.

Thankful to serve our local community!

02/04/2026

Tree in decline with cavities and signs of root rot!

Helping make Athens a little safer today!

02/04/2026

Georgia is in the top 10 most heavily forested states. Check out our article to learn about the most common species here, and how you can identify them! bit.ly/CommonGeorgiaTrees

​At Classic City Arborists, we’ve done all the homework and taken all the tests to learn as much about the different kinds of trees as we can stuff into our finite heads—it’s our job, after...

02/02/2026

Why leave ample hinge wood?

The more hinge wood (in certain species, like this white oak) the more you can control the "fall speed" of the pole.

The more hinge wood you leave, the slower the fall. It helps to have mechanical assistance aiding in pulling the tree over during this process as well.

In this scenario, it didn't really matter, but you have to practice when you can and where it doesn't really matter if you mess up. This technique is usually used in controlled felling situation over driveways, sidewalks, and sod.