As a Minnesota resident, you may have heard of buckthorn, but how much do you actually know about it? By having a better understanding of the invasive shrub and being able to spot it as a seedling, your property has a chance to thrive without threat. If you suspect that buckthorn is growing on your…
We’ve talked about summer tree care before: that it’s important to water and prune, seed your lawn and provide it with nutrients. But when should all of these tasks take place? Summer landscaping can be overwhelming, if you try to tackle all of it at once. That’s why we’ve put together this calendar, so you…
Tree disease and pests can have devastating effects, targeting different parts of the tree including the roots, trunk and branches. Diseases that affect the tree’s leaves may seem like a minor issue but can result in major consequences and can be detrimental to the overall health and appearance of the tree. That’s why it’s important…
If you find yourself talking to a certified arborist about tree care, pruning will more than likely come up in the conversation. As I’m sure you’ve heard us say before, pruning is one of the most important tasks in keeping your trees healthy and beautiful. But how should we go about pruning the different trees…
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…