Lawns and trees have been slugging it out for dominance for years, with property owners picking their favorite contender and often swapping allegiance mid-fight. People want both a prize lawn and champion trees. So, what’s the problem? This isn’t a truce that is easy to negotiate in most arenas. Next time you go for a…
The Easiest Tree Care Tasks Some of the tasks expected of property owners are way above their heads. However, these easy tree care tasks can be handled by any property owner. One of the best things we can do for our trees is to mulch around them. Mulch mimics the forest floor where trees have…
Jim Ostvig answers a lot of questions about tree care as a certified arborist and Minneapolis tree service company owner. He discusses the most common question he receives from clients and provides his answer. Starting in July, property owners begin asking the certified arborists at Ostvig Tree Care, “Why are the leaves on my tree…
Cities, such as Minneapolis, often provide a listing of tree service companies that are licensed there. Why should property owners take this into consideration when hiring a tree service company? The number one reason is that these cities require a tree care license by law. If you hire a non-licensed tree care company, both you…
Are your trees, shrubs or plants experiencing stunted growth and leaf curling, as well as discolored leaves that drop early? These are the main symptoms of a scale infestation. These tiny insects feed by puncturing leaves and stems with their mouth parts and sucking out the sap. Some are too small to identify without a…
Protecting and preserving existing trees is a big challenge during a construction project. It might seem easier, and even more affordable, to clear the site of all trees and plant new ones after construction is finished, but mature trees provide considerable real estate and environmental value. Therefore, it is wise for a contractor or property…