Cherry trees can be a beautiful addition to your property. Unfortunately, they can be difficult to grow in Minnesota. Cherry trees require bit more TLC than other fruit trees, such as apple trees, but by taking the right steps your trees can thrive and produce healthy fruit. First Steps The first step to controlling cherry…
At Ostvig Tree Care, we fully support adding new trees to your property. But what if you just need to transplant an existing tree from one spot to another? We can help you with that too. In many of the circumstances in which property owners think cutting down the tree is the only solution (which…
When you think of English Ivy, you may only have positive words to describe it. Its presence often reminds people of highly respected educational institutions or cottages with old world charm. But its presence can result in damage – and sometimes death – of its surroundings. You need to understand the threat the vine poses…
In caring for your landscape this spring, it’s important that you include an evaluation of potential tree diseases that are affecting your landscape. Below we cover four common diseases that heavily affect Minnesota. Dutch Elm Disease (DED) Dutch Elm Disease (DED), which first hit St. Paul in 1961, is an important tree disease to know…
Bronze Birch Borer (BBB) is a tree pest that can cause major damage for those in the northern United States, including Minnesota.
Tree pruning is a chore that we often discuss when talking about how to maintain the health of your tree. Decreasing Weather Damage The way a tree looks can be deceiving. Although its size may imply that it’s 10 feet tall and bulletproof, ignoring damaged or dead branches can weaken its overall system. A weak…