The quality of a tree is only as good as it’s environment. As long as a tree has access to sunlight, carbon dioxide, water and nutrients it will survive (Figures 1, 2 & 3). “This famous tree seems to sprout from solid rock. It is preserved between the east and west lanes of Interstate-80 between…
It’s mid-December in Minnesota and we’ve just had our first major snow. While it may not feel like it, now is a good time to check winter tree care off of your to-do list. We recommend that our clients wait to prune until trees are in dormancy, which occurs between autumn (after the leaves fall…
Tree removal is a serious decision that’s best made by an expert. The person removing the tree should be experienced and qualified to get the job done by safely removing it from the ground and properly disposing of it. Removing a tree can be costly, so it’s important to weigh the pros and cons. These…
As the snow begins to fall and the temperatures hover around freezing, the great Minnesota season of “deicing” has begun. The rattle of snow plows portends large piles of gray dirty snow along streets and at the ends of parking lots and driveways. For safeties’ sake, tons of chloride salts will be spread on sidewalks…
Fall and winter are perfect times for arborists to update and create tree and shrub inventories for client properties. Before the snow falls and temperatures drop below zero, it’s an ideal time to visit properties and examine tree structural issues. Without the leaves on deciduous trees, branch structure can be examined. Issues with branch growth…
Why is tree pruning and trimming so important? Because of the impact this maintenance has on your tree’s health and well-being. This may tempt you to get to work on your trees right away, but your landscape needs different things done at different times. Light pruning and the removal of dead wood can be done…