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For our forestry to truly flourish, the entire community needs to understand the importance of tree care and the benefits of urban forestry. Tree City USA is a program created by the Arbor Day Foundation that aims to create and improve management systems of urban forestry. Roughly 3,400 communities have received the Tree City USA…
When a big storm blows through a community, some trees are more prepared to handle high winds than others. A balanced canopy helps a tree withstand high winds but how does a tree attain that? Understanding why and how to prune your trees is crucial for their health and stability. Learn more about the importance…
You have more than likely heard that our global climate is changing. But what does that mean to you and your home? Unfortunately, it’s sometimes hard to grasp how a global problem affects you directly. Since 1980, the average annual temperature in Minnesota has risen by 2°F. That not only directly affects our summer activities…
We’ve experienced a lot of heat over the past few weeks in Minnesota—and so have our trees. If your trees have sufficient mulching around the base, they may be healthier than those without. That is one reason why adding mulching to your tree landscaping routine is essential. Not sure where to start? We’ve put together…
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…
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…