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Mission --> <section class="jh-mission" style="background-image:url(/media/2024/12/bigtree.webp)"> <div class="jh-mission__inner"> <h2 class="jh-mission__title"> 25Let’s talk about what we see as we plan for this season and a lifetime from now. Our 26 mission is preserving the beautiful canopy of the Main Line, one precious tree at a time. 27</h2> </div> </section> <!-- 3. Video â John B. Ward Company Video --> <section class="jh-video"> <div class="jh-video__frame"> <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1213352132?badge=0&autopause=0&byline=0&title=0&portrait=0" title="John B. Ward & Co. Company Video" loading="lazy" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </section> <!-- 4. Story --> <section class="jh-story" style="background-image:url(/media/2024/12/bottomtreees.webp)"> <div class="jh-story__intro"> <h2 class="jh-story__heading"> 28Your trees usher in the years with familiarity, consistency and enduring beauty. 29</h2> <div class="jh-story__text"> <div class="jh-story__body"> <p> 30Since 1957, we’ve inherited a passion for protecting and maintaining these 31 comforting guardians and the neighborhoods in which they grow. 32</p> <p> 33We are Certified Arborists, working closely with our clients, envisioning and planning 34 future growth. While our field knowledge and experience are second to none, it’s 35 our desire to learn and grow every day, to provide information to guide informed 36 decisions. We are rooted in the belief that cultivating healthy relationships will 37 strengthen the flora we share. 38</p> <p>We align with your vision for the property you steward. We walk together.</p> </div> <a class="jh-btn" href="/meet-our-experts/">Meet Our Arborists</a> </div> </div> <div class="jh-story__gallery"> <img src="/media/2024/12/Gallery-1.1.webp" alt="John B. Ward arborist pruning a tree" width="644" height="965" loading="lazy"> <img src="/media/2024/12/Gallery-1.2-1024x646.webp" alt="John B. Ward crew on site" width="1024" height="646" loading="lazy"> </div> <div class="jh-story__vimeo"> <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1053904430?autoplay=1&loop=1&muted=1&byline=0&title=0" title="On the grounds" loading="lazy" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <div class="jh-quote-row"> <img class="jh-quote-row__img" src="/media/2024/12/DSF4759-1024x768.webp" alt="John B. Ward crew at work" width="1024" height="768" loading="lazy"> <figure class="jh-quote"> <img alt="" class="jh-quote__border jh-quote__border--top" src="/media/2024/12/quote-border-top1.svg"> <blockquote class="jh-quote__text"> 39“This is a special property, but there’s nothing that I need to worry about. From 40 the caring of the tree and the nutrients, to the overall health of the property. The 41 aesthetics are important. When they trim it looks good, not butchered. It looks like it 42 should.” 43</blockquote> <figcaption>– G. Frye, <em>Chestnut Hill</em></figcaption> <img alt="" class="jh-quote__border jh-quote__border--bottom" src="/media/2024/12/quote-border-bottom.svg"> </figure> </div> </section> <!-- 5. 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Services lists --> <section class="jh-services"> <div class="jh-services__grid"> <div class="jh-services__col jh-services__col--tree" style="background-image:url(/media/2024/12/treecare-747x1024.webp)"> <ul class="jh-servicelist" data-reveal> <li class="jh-servicelist__lead" style="--i:0"> <a href="/tree-and-shrub-care/">Tree & Shrub Care</a> </li><li class style="--i:1"> <a href="/tree-and-shrub-care/#ornamental-pruning">Ornamental Pruning</a> </li><li class style="--i:2"> <a href="/tree-and-shrub-care/#large-tree-pruning">Large Tree Pruning</a> </li><li class style="--i:3"> <a href="/tree-and-shrub-care/#tree-removal">Tree Removal</a> </li><li class style="--i:4"> <a href="/tree-and-shrub-care/#cabling-bracing">Cabling & Bracing</a> </li><li class style="--i:5"> <a href="/tree-and-shrub-care/#lightning-protection">Lightning Protection Systems</a> </li><li class style="--i:6"> <a href="/tree-and-shrub-care/#stump-grinding">Stump Grinding</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="jh-services__col jh-services__col--plant" style="background-image:url(/media/2024/12/plantcare-747x1024.webp)"> <ul class="jh-servicelist" data-reveal> <li class="jh-servicelist__lead" style="--i:0"> <a href="/plant-health-care/">Plant Health Care</a> </li><li class style="--i:1"> <a href="/plant-health-care/#property-inspections">
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46were planted, and artfully arranged, on the estates of the British aristocracy. Among them were oaks, maples, Tulip poplars, sassafras, and dogwoods.</p> </article> </div> </section> <!-- 10. Past newsletters --> <section class="jh-past"> <span class="jh-rule jh-rule--full"></span> <div class="jh-past__inner"> <h5 class="jh-past__label">Past newsletters:</h5> <nav class="jh-past__nav"> <ul> <li><a href="/timely-tree-tips/">Current</a></li><li><a href="/timely-tree-tips/spring-2025/">2025</a></li><li><a href="/timely-tree-tips/spring-2024/">2024</a></li><li><a href="/timely-tree-tips/spring-2023/">2023</a></li><li><a href="/timely-tree-tips/spring-2022/">2022</a></li><li><a href="/timely-tree-tips/spring-2021/">2021</a></li><li><a href="/timely-tree-tips/spring-2020/">2020</a></li><li><a href="/timely-tree-tips/spring-2019/">2019</a></li><li><a href="/timely-tree-tips/spring-2018/">2018</a></li><li><a href="/timely-tree-tips/spring-2017/">2017</a></li><li><a href="/timely-tree-tips/spring-2016/">2016</a></li><li><a href="/timely-tree-tips/spring-2015/">2015</a></li><li><a href="/timely-tree-tips/spring-2014/">2014</a></li><li><a href="/timely-tree-tips/archive/">Archive</a></li> </ul> </nav> </div> <span class="jh-rule jh-rule--full"></span> </section> </div>
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50 <input id="drawer-zip" name="zip" type="text" inputmode="numeric" autocomplete="postal-code" required> </div> </div> <div class="jbw-lead-form__field"> <label for="drawer-service">Service</label> <select id="drawer-service" name="service" required> <option value="" disabled selected>Select a service</option> <optgroup label="Tree & Shrub Care"> <option value="Ornamental Pruning">Ornamental Pruning</option><option value="Large Tree Pruning">Large Tree Pruning</option><option value="Tree Removal">Tree Removal</option><option value="Cabling & Bracing">Cabling & Bracing</option><option value="Lightning Protection Systems">Lightning Protection Systems</option><option value="Stump Grinding">Stump Grinding</option> </optgroup><optgroup label="Plant Health Care"> <option value="Property Inspections">Property Inspections</option><option value="Fertilization">Fertilization</option><option value="Soil Injections">Soil Injections</option><option value="Foliar Sprays">Foliar Sprays</option><option value="Soil Therapy">Soil Therapy</option><option value="Trunk Injections">Trunk Injections</option> </optgroup> <option value="General inquiry">General inquiry</option><option value="Not sure â please advise">Not sure â please advise</option> </select> </div> <div class="jbw-lead-form__field"> <label for="drawer-message">Message</label> <textarea id="drawer-message" name="message" rows="4" required></textarea> </div> <label class="jbw-lead-form__consent"> <input type="checkbox" name="consent" value="yes" required> <span> 51I consent to John B. Ward & Co. contacting me about this request at the information provided. 52</span> </label> <button class="jbw-lead-form__submit" type="submit" data-lead-submit>Request Service</button> <p class="jbw-lead-form__note"> 53Or call <a href="tel:6105251562">610.525.1562</a> 54· <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </p> <p class="jbw-lead-form__error" data-lead-error hidden role="alert"></p> <div class="jbw-lead-form__success" data-lead-success hidden> <p class="jbw-lead-form__success-title">Thank you</p> <p>Your request was sent. A certified arborist will follow up soon.</p> </div> </form> </div> </div> </aside> </div>
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