Business Details
16 Years
experience
Expert Tree Risk Assessments & Health Consultations
As the founder of Tree & Horticultural Management Services, I bring over 18 years of specialized expertise in arboriculture and horticultural management. My career began with formal education in horticulture, followed by a decade-long tenure as a departmental supervisor for the City of Homewood Landscape Department, where I honed my skills in urban tree management. I am one of fewer than 2% of arborists worldwide to achieve the prestigious ISA Board Certified Master Arborist credential, alongside being Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ). My practice focuses exclusively on tree health diagnostics, risk mitigation, and preservation strategies, avoiding conflicts of interest by not offering tree removal services. I pioneered Birmingham's first TRAQ-certified risk assessment program and have inspected over 10,000 trees across diverse environments, including post-wildfire recovery zones. My guarantee reflects my commitment to client satisfaction: if my consultation fails to meet professional standards, I provide a full refund. I specialize in translating complex arboricultural science into actionable solutions for homeowners, developers, and municipalities.
Services
Tree Consultations
Risk Assessments
Tree Injections
Caterpillar Control
Crepe Myrtle Treatment
Landscape Audits
Tree Planting
Soil De-compaction
Tree Appraisals
Growth Regulation
Served areas
- Birmingham, Alabama
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of specialized arboricultural expertise with Board Certified Master Arborist credentials
- Our non-destructive approach prioritizes tree preservation over removal
- Pioneered Birmingham's first TRAQ-certified tree risk assessment program
- Backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all consultations
- Independent assessments free from conflicts of interest
Associations and certifications
- ISA Board Certified Master Arborist
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
What people say
Knowledgeable consultant
Passionate about trees
Expert diagnosis
Non-commercial approach
Money back guarantee
Services
Tree Consultations
Comprehensive evaluations of tree health and structural integrity. We examine canopy density, root health, pest infestations, and environmental stressors. Clients receive actionable recommendations for preservation and risk mitigation. Ideal for property owners facing tree health concerns or safety questions.
Risk Assessments
Three-tiered assessment system following ANSI A300 standards. Includes visual inspections, instrument-assisted decay detection, and detailed mitigation plans. Required for property transactions, insurance purposes, and legal liability prevention.
Tree Injections
Targeted delivery of insecticides and fungicides directly into tree vascular systems. Effective against borers, bark scale, and foliar pests. Minimizes environmental exposure while maximizing treatment efficacy for urban trees.
Caterpillar Control
Systemic treatments for defoliating pests like oak worms and gypsy moths. Includes timing strategies to break pest life cycles. Protects tree health and prevents property damage from excessive frass accumulation.
Crepe Myrtle Treatment
Specialized program for Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale infestations. Combines systemic treatments with cultural practices to restore tree appearance and prevent secondary sooty mold development.
Questions
What qualifications should I look for in an arborist?
Seek ISA Board Certified Master Arborists with Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) credentials for expert diagnostics and safety evaluations.
Why choose a consultant who doesn't fell trees?
Arborists without removal services provide unbiased assessments free from financial conflicts of interest.
When should I get a tree inspection?
Before property purchases, after storms, prior to construction, or when noticing canopy dieback or unusual growth patterns.
How do tree injections work?
Systemic treatments injected at the base target pests and diseases internally, avoiding environmental chemical exposure.
What causes sudden tree death?
Common causes include root damage from construction, soil compaction, and undiagnosed pest infestations like borers or bark scale.
Reviews (16)
Jennifer Van Arcken
May 15, 2022
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David visited and spent a good bit of time discussing the tree issues and providing a diagnosis and treatment plan. We have applied our first treatment and hoping our trees will survive.
Andie Thompkins
Mar 06, 2021
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Mr. Boggan is incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and kind. He is truly an expert and gave clear and practical instructions for keeping our trees healthy. We are so grateful for his services and would highly recommend him!
Andie Thompkins
Sep 09, 2020
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Mr. Boggan is incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and kind. He is truly an expert and gave clear and practical instructions for keeping our trees healthy. We are so grateful for his services and would highly recommend him!
Elizabeth Anderson
Mar 12, 2019
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Mr. Boggan came out to look at a large white oak in our yard that had a limb come down. We were worried that it might have other limbs fall, and we were getting mixed signals from the local tree service companies. Mr. Boggan closely looked at the tree and gave us a ton of good information about it, so I felt much better about what we needed to do when he left. He also looked at a few other trees while he was here. Extremely professional, personable, and knowledgeable! We would definitely recommend him to anyone.
Lia Rushton
Feb 15, 2019
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David Boggan is knowledgeable, responsive, and caring. We contacted him to help us with one of our trees, which is struggling, and feel we--and our tree--are in good hands. He's a great resource for our area.
Seth Miller
Nov 20, 2018
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Experienced, knowledgeable, helpful and kind. Dave came to the rescue for our beloved lemon tree. Highly recommend his services.
Paul Harbor
Jul 17, 2018
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I highly recommend this group. Take my advice and call him before you start building a house. We needed his services after the fact and wish we consulted with him before. Now we are using him to save 5 very large oak trees which we built around. Hes very helpful and knowledgeable
Gallery Installation
Jun 15, 2018
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Mr. Boggan was extremely knowledgeable and quite professional; I learned quite bit about trees on my property of which want to extend the life. A wealth of information.
Louise Abroms
Jan 05, 2018
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David was very prompt and very professional. We had some tree issues and he knew exactly what to do. I would highly recommend his services.
Audrey Young
Jun 03, 2017
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So thankful I called David BEFORE I called a tree removal service in regards to my tree. I feel so much more at ease having had a certified master arborist advice me on the health of my tree. David is professional, knowledgable, and honest. I strongly urge anyone with tree issues to call David first before calling a tree removal business. I'm so happy that I did! Money well spent!!
Audrey Young
May 27, 2017
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So thankful I called David BEFORE I called a tree removal service in regards to my tree. I feel so much more at ease having had a certified master arborist advice me on the health of my tree. David is professional, knowledgable, and honest. I strongly urge anyone with tree issues to call David first before calling a tree removal business. I'm so happy that I did! Money well spent!
Carolyn Sherer
Mar 08, 2017
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David is the tree whisperer. He can look at the fungus on the grass and tell you what your tree is experiencing. Really! He has guided us through a major construction project that beat up the trees-with grace and kindness. I highly recommend him!
Deborah Kirkland
Dec 05, 2016
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An unusually shaped oak was beginning to lean from excessive rainfall. David was very knowledgeable and gave me some helpful ideas about how to support it. I will call him again with any tree questions.
Brian K.
May 01, 2013
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Mr. Boggan was easy to work with. He came to the house and was as thorough as could be expected and was also very willing to help solve tree problem and come up with solutions.
Seth Miller
Experienced, knowledgeable, helpful and kind. Dave came to the rescue for our beloved lemon tree. Highly recommend his services.
Mark Waits
David was very helpful following lightning strike to largest and oldest tree on our property. Very professional and knowledgeable, can definitely recommend as excellent.