One of the truly delightful traits about Minnesota is our scenic landscape, filled with lakes and trees of all shapes and sizes. Whether you live in Minneapolis or Chanhassen, Minnesota, there are plant options that will blend in nicely with your existing landscape. Planting trees that are ornamental and unusual make lovely additions to the…
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At Ostvig Tree Care, we are more than the basics of tree care. We enjoy discussing common occurrences that come with having trees, like what to do when a cat climbs a tree. We all know the classic scenario: a neighborhood tabby is pretending she is feral, spots a bird and goes for it. Before…
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Believe it or not, we are quickly approaching fall which is a busy season for tree nurseries. Tree seedlings are typically planted during the late summer or early fall. Tree planting occurs during the spring and fall. Now that you’ve had the summer to grow accustomed to caring for your existing trees, we suggest taking…
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While we at Ostvig Tree Care might seem biased on the benefits of planting trees on your property – whether it’s a private or shared space within your community – you’d be hard-pressed to argue with independent studies that support the fight for foliage. Recent studies in Baltimore and Philadelphia, both published in the journal…
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The recent storms that hit the Chanhassen, Minnesota area left tree damage on many homes and vehicles. In assessing the damage in your area, you may have noticed that some trees were uprooted and others were not – even on the same block. But why does this damage mirror a game of roulette? There are…
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We’ve discussed ways to prepare your home for severe weather, which those in the St. Paul, Minnesota area experienced over the weekend. But if yours was one of the homes or vehicles that experienced property damage, you need to know what to do now. From insurance coverage to tree removal, it is important to know…
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