Six Reasons to Remove Tree Stumps
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...
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?
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?
Preparing Your Trees for 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.
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.
Save the Bees, Save the Trees!
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...
How to Spot a Dangerous Tree on your Property
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.
Hiring an Arborist
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.”
When is the best time to prune your trees?
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
3-STEP CHECK: HOW TO TELL IF MY TREE IS DORMANT OR DEAD
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.
Decay Can Cause Hazardous Defects in Trees
Tree failure is a major cause of residential property damage, as well as the leading cause of power outages nationwide. An ice storm can overload all the branches on a tree, a hurricane or high wind can blow down a tree if its roots are compromised, or a cracked tree...
13 Tree Care Tips You Should Know
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...
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