Streamline Cutting LLC

08/26/2026

Storm Damage? We'll be happy to assist any way we can. Give us a call for a Free Estimate. 256 565 6640 or 256 566 6802

08/26/2026

Is there something that looks like spiderwebs in your pecan trees? Chances are they’re not spiders--they’re fall webworms!

Light infestations usually won’t cause a lot of damage and are nothing to fret about. If you have only a few webs in small- to medium-sized trees, you can leave them be or use a coat hanger taped to a long pole to destroy the web.

Heavy infestations, which are more common in the southern part of the state, can severely defoliate trees and cause reduced nut production on pecan trees for a few years. Complete defoliation usually will not kill an otherwise healthy tree the first time it happens.

Webworms can be managed with contact insecticide sprays. If you use sprays on pecan trees, read the label to be sure the product is safe to use on pecans because they are a food crop.

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

Elderberry is a plant native to North America that has received a lot of attention lately from people who claim health benefits from drinking its berry juice.

American elderberries have been growing wild across the South for centuries, as they are naturally adapted to our climate and soils. They thrive in full sun, love consistent moisture, and grow best in our rich, loamy soils without needing much fuss.

Elderberries are deciduous shrubs that typically grow between 6 and 12 feet tall, spreading by both seeds and root suckers. Each spring, new canes emerge from the base of the plant. The canes grow quickly, leafing out with opposite, compound leaves that give the plant a soft, feathery look.

Elderberries flower on new growth, and the clusters of blooms appear in late spring to early summer. They form in large, flat-topped clusters that can measure 6 to 10 inches across. Their delicate beauty and fragrance can easily stop you in your tracks.

After flowering, clusters of small green berries appear, and these slowly swell and ripen over several weeks. By mid-to-late summer, those clusters transform into heavy, drooping bunches of deep purple to nearly black berries.

Once harvested, the canes that produced fruit gradually die back over the year so that new canes can take their place and produce the next season’s crop. This cycle of renewal is what makes elderberries such a productive and sustainable shrub.

Elderberries are versatile in the kitchen, but the berries must be cooked before eating.
Raw elderberries, along with the leaves and stems, contain small amounts of naturally occurring compounds that can cause nausea or stomach upset if consumed. Cooking breaks down these compounds, making the berries safe and delicious to enjoy.

08/11/2026

These flyers are getting out of hand in every profession. Please do your homework before you hire someone. Anyone can create these ads.

MONDAY THOUGHT: The AI generated flyers are everywhere these days, but they aren't very effective. Even some meteorologists are using these "AI slop" graphics.

I would rather look at a simple, plain text graphic instead of these things.

08/10/2026

A little before and after of a large dead Elm for a repeat client. As always we appreciate each and every customer for trusting us to safely and efficiently solve their tree issues. If you have a tree or trees that concern you, please contact us for a free estimate. 256 565 6640 or 256 566 6802

07/05/2026

Photo courtesy of Nich Maidment, owner, Asheville Arborists, a TCIA-accredited company in Asheville, North Carolina. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched a coordinated series of regulatory actions, enforcement initiatives and rule makings aimed at strengthening commer...

07/04/2026

Have a safe and happy 4th everyone! #

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

Thankful for the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for this country. We get to enjoy the freedoms we have today because of them. Let us not forget.