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Living in Minnesota, we see our fair share of severe weather. Winds, heavy rain and snow all take a toll on our trees and landscape. Since it will likely go unnoticed, it is important to be aware of the dangers of hidden storm damage, such as tree disease and the compromising of the structural integrity…
As far as tree pests go, Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is one of the larger concerns for Minnesota since it has the largest concentration of ash trees in the country. And while we have all done our fair share of whining about the polar vortex and the accompanying extreme temperatures we’ve experienced, there may be…
If you frequent the sidewalks in your neighborhood, you’ve more than likely seen a tree with roots that have gone awry and have caused damage to a sidewalk or driveway. Your first thought may be, “Why don’t they get rid of that tree? It’s a hazard.” But cutting trees down because their roots are surfacing…
How can you tell whether or not to remove a tree from your property? We encourage maintaining the foliage on your landscape, but tree removal is sometimes necessary for the safety of your family and your property. Winter can be an ideal time to remove trees because there is better access to areas around the…
We have yet to see the worst of winter in Minnesota—even after hitting 20 degrees below zero temperatures. As we get closer to January, we will more often be putting our hands at ten and two, hoping that we don’t hit a patch of black ice. That ice we’re watching out for is the same…
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about your tree (if you haven’t already). Decorating Christmas trees has been a tradition since 1510, but with roughly 350 million trees growing on 15,000 U.S. tree farms, getting a refresher course on how to care for and buy trees couldn’t hurt. Review these…