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Sooner or later (hopefully sooner), Minnesota’s trees, shrubs and bushes will begin to bloom and add color to what has been a dull winter landscape. After remaining dormant through the winter trees develop their bright green leaves, indicating the presence of spring and chlorophyll. As trees enter their growing seasons (spring and summer), chlorophyll uses…
Part of our role as tree owners is knowing and understanding conditions that could negatively affect their health. Dutch Elm Disease (DED), which first hit St. Paul in 1961, is an important tree disease to know about if you live in Minnesota. Communities, such as St. Paul, often have a proactive, community approach to DED.…
Minnesotans weren’t sure if it would happen or not, but it finally did. The snow is starting to melt and signs of spring are appearing. Once the ground is completely clear, you might want to add a tree or two to your property. We’ve put together some key points that are often overlooked when people…
Believe it or not, spring is on its way. And while it’s hard to imagine our Minnesota landscape without even a hint of snow, we need to start thinking about the things that will affect the health of our trees, such as tree pests. It is important to be aware of some of the common…
When you hear “tree disease” you may think of the roots, trunk and branches being affected, but what about the leaves? Certain disease can directly target your tree’s leaves, damaging its overall health and appearance. Luckily, spring is the best time to treat leaf diseases. That’s why it’s important to know the different types, how…
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…