Tree Care Tips for Central Missouri

Having a tree removed can often be an unexpected expense and can sometimes result in an unsightly stump being left in your yard. There are several reasons that getting stumps removed is important. Curb appeal – Not only are tree stumps an eye sore; they can actually...

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...

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?

Missourians are all too familiar with the changing weather patterns. 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 survival this winter.

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.

Bees. We see them all the time. We sometimes run from them for fear of a sting, but these tiny insects are vitally important to humanity! Did you know that bees pollinate 85% of the planet’s flowering plants and 35% of the crops we eat? These little guys are...

Having a professional come to your property and inspect your trees is the best way to spot any problems early and address them before a potential disaster occurs. Here are some signs that your trees need to be inspected as soon as possible.

Arborists are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. However, all arborists are not the same. Learn the difference between certified arborists and uncertified “tree care workers.”

Our arborists often get asked this question: “When should we have our trees trimmed or pruned?” Unfortunately, this answer is not always as straightforward as you might expect

Since winter can be a great time to take care of any problem trees, there a few easy checks you can do to make sure your tree is still in good health. Read on to learn how to tell the difference between a dormant tree and one that is dead or dying.

Tree Care Tips Purchasing high-quality nursery stock is one of the very best ways to ensure quick and healthy tree growth. Purchasing low-quality nursery stock or settling for "less desirable" trees that are "leftover" at the end of the season may end up costing you...