What is Oak Wilt? Oak wilt is a vascular disease of oak caused by a nonnative fungus. It is one of the most serious diseases of oak in the eastern United States, killing thousands of trees each year. Where site conditions favor disease, the fungus can spread from tree to tree, killing most if not…
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Plant Health Care has been defined as the selection, integration and implementation of pest control based on predicted economic, ecological and sociological consequences. Today, perhaps more than ever this approach is relevant to all landscape pest, nutritional management and care. Societal concerns about pesticide use, their value to the landscape and the method of application…
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From large projects to small – from tree trimming to shrub care and insect and disease treatments – we can guide you and keep your trees vibrant, healthy, and add value with beauty. Many trees and shrubs are not as healthy as they could be, due to construction, nearby buildings, sidewalks or careless planting in incompatible…
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An affinity for trees and shrubs has been in the blood of Jim Ostvig’s family for over 75 years; ever since Jim’s grandfather, Marty, began transplanting large trees in the Finger Lakes area of New York State in the 1920’s, before starting his own business in Minneapolis in 1933.
At Ostvig Tree Care there’s only one thing we value more than trees and that’s our clients. We want our clients to come to us for our tree and shrub expertise and service for many years to come. That’s why we have a formal client service policy that every employee of our company knows and…
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Whether you’re calling about a single tree or a large property, when you contact us, we take down all the relevant information and pass it along to our certified arborists. They’ll contact you to schedule an appointment, or they can stop by and look at your property without needing you to be home. They can…
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