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Believe it or not, we are quickly approaching fall which is a busy season for tree nurseries. Tree seedlings are typically planted during the late summer or early fall. Tree planting occurs during the spring and fall. Now that you’ve had the summer to grow accustomed to caring for your existing trees, we suggest taking…
While we at Ostvig Tree Care might seem biased on the benefits of planting trees on your property – whether it’s a private or shared space within your community – you’d be hard-pressed to argue with independent studies that support the fight for foliage. Recent studies in Baltimore and Philadelphia, both published in the journal…
The recent storms that hit the Chanhassen, Minnesota area left tree damage on many homes and vehicles. In assessing the damage in your area, you may have noticed that some trees were uprooted and others were not – even on the same block. But why does this damage mirror a game of roulette? There are…
We’ve discussed ways to prepare your home for severe weather, which those in the St. Paul, Minnesota area experienced over the weekend. But if yours was one of the homes or vehicles that experienced property damage, you need to know what to do now. From insurance coverage to tree removal, it is important to know…
Summer announced its arrival this year with severe weather and substantial damage to trees, bushes and shrubs in southeastern Minnesota, including Stillwater. While it’s difficult to predict when weather of such severity will hit, there are steps you can take well in advance and on the day to minimize the damage to your home –…
We all enjoy the summer days when we can stay outside from dawn until dusk, relishing in the summer sun. But with the summer sun can come dry, drought-like conditions. Drought causes extreme stress on trees with effects that can last throughout the rest of the year. It is important to make sure you provide…