Seasonal Tree Care

Why is tree pruning and trimming so important? Because of the impact this maintenance has on your tree’s health and well-being. This may tempt you to get to work on your trees right away, but your landscape needs different things done at different times. Light pruning and the removal of dead wood can be done…

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The leaves are falling and many trees are bare, but, that doesn’t mean the trees are inactive. Most deciduous trees are devoting energy to root systems at this time. They are investing in roots for winter storage as well as in expanding the root network to exploit opportunities for nutrient and water uptake. Since the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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It’s doubtful that anyone would be surprised to know that deciduous (leafy) and coniferous trees react differently from each other during the cold winter months. One can easily identify that by appearance. But can you identify how trees prepare themselves, and how we might help them prepare, for the dropping temperatures? Whether it’s working on…

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One perk that comes with fall is the changing of leaves. Driving through virtually any part of Minnesota will give you the chance to see brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red on the trees, shrubs and bushes of our landscape. One question that crosses everyone’s mind during this season is, “Why do leaves change…

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When you think “fall tree care,” what typically comes to mind is one thing—raking. But your lawn and tree work should involve much more than that. To strengthen your trees after our dry summer, and prep them for our cold winter months, follow these helpful tips this fall. Avoid Fertilizing In the autumn months your…

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  Helpful Tips for Spring Tree Care Spring has officially begun in Minneapolis and now is the perfect opportunity to address your post-winter tree care needs. Spring is the optimal time to give your existing trees the care they need to stay radiant throughout the warmer seasons. Plus, reviewing and updating your landscape will improve…

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