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HMI Q3 Update: A Record Quarter & New Support Roles

To Members of our Network, HMI just completed the largest third quarter in the company’s history. We received almost three times as many claims in Q3 2026 as we did in Q3 last year. It’s also worth noting that the quarter surpassed Q3 2024, which included many claims received after Hurricane Helene. We reached this […]

Join the HMI Authorized Member Network

HMI is seeing record demand for emergency tree removal, invoice review, and consulting services. To keep pace, we’re expanding the HMI Authorized Member Network in markets across the country. Our clients need your expertise. If you’re not yet a member, now is a good time to join to receive: Referrals for inspections, emergency removals, and […]

Wrapping Up Q2 2026

To Members of our Network, HMI continued its strong momentum during the second quarter, achieving 24% year-over-year growth in emergency tree removal claim volume. Even more noteworthy, this growth occurred without a major nationwide catastrophe event or the addition of a large carrier program, demonstrating increasing market share and continued confidence from our existing clients. […]

If I Could Grow Only One Flowering Tree It Would Be Redbud

The Georgia Green Industry Association nursery and landscape conference was held in Athens, June 9-11, 2026. Executive Director Lanie Riner and the Board decided to shift gears and include a pre-tour to several gardens including the Dirr’s. The 50-person bus and many interlopers arrived for the tour. Griffith Propagation, Windmill, and Greenleaf Nurseries showcased and […]

Halesia Carolina: Carolina Silverbell - For Whom the Bells Toll

To witness silverbells in flower at 5,000’ elevation along the Blue Ridge Parkway, clinging to mountainsides, is an unforgettable experience. In May 2026, Bonnie and I were botanizing along the Parkway and encountered them in flower at 5105’ elevation (Photos 1 and 2 below). I have always loved this species, planting the first in our […]

Wrapping Up Q1 2026

To Members of our Network, I would like to lead off this letter by acknowledging the Authorized Members who supported HMI during a large scale event earlier this year. I am always grateful to all network members who trust the HMI program enough to deploy crews and equipment beyond their local market in support of […]

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