Memorial Day is not simply a date on the calendar or the start of summer. It is a day of remembrance. It is a day set aside to honor the men and women of the United States military who gave their lives in service to this country. Their absence is the reason this day matters. Their sacrifice is the reason we pause. For those with military ties, Memorial Day is deeply personal. It brings names, faces, voices, and memories back to the surface. It reminds us that freedom has alwa

Does the estimate for your tree removal feel like a shock? You aren't alone. Many homeowners in Metro Detroit find themselves staring at a quote and wondering how a single tree can cost so much to disappear. It is a fair question. When you search for a tree removal service near me, the prices can swing by hundreds: sometimes thousands: of dollars. But here is the reality: tree removal is not just "cutting wood." It is a high-stakes engineering project performed in a vertical

Storms in Metro Detroit don’t give you a heads-up. One minute you’re enjoying a quiet evening in Livonia or Canton, and the next, a heavy oak limb is through your shingles. When that happens, you aren’t just looking at a mess; you’re looking at a financial emergency. At Veteran Group Services, we see this cycle every season. Homeowners wait until a storm forces their hand, turning a manageable maintenance task into a high-stakes crisis. Here is the hard truth: Proactive tree

Did you hear a low hum over your backyard last weekend? It might not have been a neighbor’s new toy. Across Metro Detroit: from Westland to Plymouth: insurance companies are deploying "eyes in the sky" to inspect your property. Drones and high-resolution satellite imagery are the new standard for underwriting. If you have large trees looming over your roof, you aren't just providing shade; you are hosting a high-stakes liability. Homeowners throughout Michigan are receiving "

If you live in Livonia, Westland, or nearby Metro Detroit communities, here is the key message: do not prune oak trees from April 15 through July 15 [1][2][3][4][5]. This is Michigan’s high-risk oak wilt window, and even a small fresh cut can put a healthy tree at risk. At Veteran Group Services, we believe good tree care starts with clear advice, careful timing, and honest service. For homeowners, that means knowing when to leave an oak alone, when to act quickly after storm

Power outages in Metro Detroit aren’t just an inconvenience; they are a threat to your comfort, safety, and property. When the wind picks up in Livonia or a summer storm rolls through Westland, the first thing to fail is often the power grid. Most residents assume DTE Energy handles every branch near every wire, but that isn't the case. In reality, the responsibility for the line connecting the pole to your house falls squarely on your shoulders. Are your trees prepared for t