It’s mid-December in Minnesota and we’ve just had our first major snow. While it may not feel like it, now is a good time to check winter tree care off of your to-do list. We recommend that our clients wait to prune until trees are in dormancy, which occurs between autumn (after the leaves fall…
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…
If you find yourself talking to a certified arborist about tree care, pruning will more than likely come up in the conversation. As I’m sure you’ve heard us say before, pruning is one of the most important tasks in keeping your trees healthy and beautiful. But how should we go about pruning the different trees…
Tree pruning is a chore that we often discuss when talking about how to maintain the health of your tree. Decreasing Weather Damage The way a tree looks can be deceiving. Although its size may imply that it’s 10 feet tall and bulletproof, ignoring damaged or dead branches can weaken its overall system. A weak…
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…
It’s easy to see and feel the benefits of adding trees to our landscapes. But sometimes these gentle giants can obstruct our views of the other beautiful features surrounding us. If a tree in your yard is a culprit, removing the tree completely may seem necessary but you may very soon regret that decision. Topping…