Tree Safety

Tree bracing should always be performed by certified arborists to ensure proper installation and effectiveness. A professional tree care company, like Ostvig Tree Care, can assess the health of your trees and recommend the best bracing solutions to keep them strong and stable.

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Deciding whether to cut down or keep a 175-year-old elm tree is a tough decision, filled with conflicting emotions and considerations.

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Here at Ostvig Tree Care, we are constantly looking for new ways to get the work done safer, faster, and less costly to our customers.” We enjoy being at the cutting edge of equipment technology and operator training. We are very excited to introduce the newly acquired, state-of-the-art tree removal system – we call it…

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The average cost of tree removal ranges from $100 to $2,000. These are the factors considred in estimating the costs: tree size, tree height and thickness, complexity of the work needed like the proximity of tree to structures and power lines, and tree condition.  If the tree has already fallen to the ground, then the…

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If you frequent the sidewalks in your neighborhood, you’ve more than likely seen a tree with roots that have gone awry and have caused damage to a sidewalk or driveway. Your first thought may be, “Why don’t they get rid of that tree? It’s a hazard.” But cutting trees down because their roots are surfacing is not the only solution. Learn about the alternatives that will benefit both your neighborhood and the tree.

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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 culprit doing damage to our trees each year.

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Living in Minnesota, we see our fair share of severe weather. Winds, heavy rain and snow all take a toll on our trees and property. As a property owner, it’s important to understand how to prepare and manage storm damage before it hits. That’s why we’ve created this complete…

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If you frequent the sidewalks in your neighborhood, you’ve more than likely seen a tree with roots that have gone awry and have caused damage to a sidewalk or driveway. Your first thought may be, “Why don’t they get rid of that tree? It’s a hazard.” But cutting trees down because their roots are surfacing…

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How can you tell whether or not to remove a tree from your property? We encourage maintaining the foliage on your landscape, but tree removal is sometimes necessary for the safety of your family and your property. Winter can be an ideal time to remove trees because there is better access to areas around the…

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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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