The Dangers of DIY: Tree Maintenance Near Power Lines

The Dangers of DIY: Tree Maintenance Near Power Lines

Trees need to be trimmed or even removed near power lines to prevent power outages caused by falling limbs, particularly as we prepare for winter weather.  When trimming your trees near power lines, the most important thing to keep in mind is safety. This intricate...
Small Colorful Trees

Small Colorful Trees

While some yards are spacious and have ample room for a variety of large trees, others are smaller and more compact. Some homeowners prefer smaller trees in areas close to their homes mixed in with other landscaping. In this month’s blog, we will go over some of the...
Preparing Fruit Trees for Spring

Preparing Fruit Trees for Spring

Spring is coming and that means it’s time to prepare your fruit trees for a successful growing season and bountiful harvest! Caring for your fruit bearing trees early gets them prepared and ready to produce delicious fruit all season long. Here are some helpful tips...
How do trees survive winter?

How do trees survive winter?

Trees are plants, and as you know plants need nutrients, water, and sunlight to live, grow and thrive. But what happens to trees in the frigid cold of a Midwest winter? You can’t just pick up a tree and move it indoors (usually), so it must weather the cold and come...
Preparing Your Trees for Winter

Preparing Your Trees for Winter

Missourians are all too familiar with the changing weather patterns. It can be 0°F one day and 70°F the next. These fluctuating temperatures can be especially hard on trees. Here you’ll find some reasons to winterize and tips to give your trees the best chance at...
Mulch: How, Why and What Not to Do

Mulch: How, Why and What Not to Do

Creating a mulch ring around a newly planted or young tree is the single best practice that can be done to ensure the health of the tree, as well as encourage proper growth. Research shows that, over time, a mulch ring placed 3-6 feet around a tree can nearly double...