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Find out intensive tree information, tree care studies, latest environmental news and updates in Minneapolis and St.Paul Minnessota – Twin Cities
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…
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…