The black death, a cold black heart, fear of the dark, black cats, don’t go to the dark side! The idea that something that is dark or black is in some way evil is deeply engrained in our culture. Many of these instances are for good reason. Thanks to this prevailing opinion, a very common…
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While we might think of them as self-sufficient, big and strong, the mighty oak tree has become a major target for the killer disease known as “oak wilt”. For some time now this disease has been slowly moving across our state by way of an insect called “sap beetles”. It can also be root grafted…
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Twin Cities tree diseases are a hot topic. Ostvig Tree Care wants to help you understand the most prevalent diseases to our area and learn about how to prevent each one. There are some things you can do yourself, and others that require a professional. Read on to learn more. Dutch Elm Disease Background: Dutch…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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