When the fall season arrives many homeowners hang up their gardening gloves for the year and don’t bother preparing their landscapes for winter. This is a mistake! Fall is one of the most pleasant times of the year to be out in your yard basking …
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Many homeowners know they should be caring for their trees by scheduling regular pruning to keep them healthy and thriving. But, there is sometimes confusion on when is the best time to prune trees. Judging from the amount of calls our company gets in spring, …
Most homeowners associate the spring season with planting trees, shrubs, and flowers. It’s definitely the most popular time. But, did you know that planting trees in fall is a great option as well? Traditionally, spring is the busiest season in the garden and at garden …
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If you’ve got a bur oak tree (Quercus macrocarpa) growing on your property you likely already know that you’re a lucky homeowner! Bur oaks are majestic, sprawling trees that are associated with the prairies of the Midwest. Because of their thick and somewhat fire-resistant bark …
One of the main reasons you likely planted arborvitae on your property is because they’re evergreen. A splash of year-round greenery adds a pop of color to what can be an otherwise drab landscape in winter. Although arborvitae is fairly easy to grow, they do …
What Should You Do When Your Arborvitae is Turning Brown? Read More »
A common assumption of many homeowners is that tree care companies don’t work very much in the winter. We’re all busy lounging around with drinks in a beautiful tropical location, right? That’s very far from the truth! We’re often just as busy pruning trees in …
They say, “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” But what if I told you, as a homeowner, trees really are putting money in your pocket in lots of different ways? There are many benefits of planting trees on your property. And, there’s no need to break …
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Sometimes as trees grow they develop weaknesses that can compromise their structural integrity. This can lead to weakened branches that are at danger of failing, especially in a wind, ice or snow storm. One common weakness that forms in trees is called included bark. When …
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If you’re noticing brown spots on tree leaves around your property and some of those trees are dropping leaves throughout the season, you might be concerned that your trees are dying. This is a valid concern since it’s not usually natural for trees to drop …
Brown Spots on Tree Leaves: Are Your Trees Dying? Read More »
Have you ever bought a houseplant and noticed that it looked a bit sad once you got it home? Maybe some of its leaves turned yellow or wilted or it even dropped leaves onto the table. What you witnessed was the plant adapting to its …
