Tree care and tree service tips written by a certified arborist:
- what is the best season to prune a tree
- best and worst trimming techniques
- pest and disease prevention
- planting and caring for trees
- stump removal
Best Time To Trim Trees In Illinois
More often than not, most people in Illinois tend to believe that pruning during fall is the perfect time of the year. We’re going to see if that really holds water, especially when there are four seasons. Pruning is done for several reasons but mostly to maintain safety and to control the size of the…
Tree Inspections
Inspections are central to living a comfortable and safe life. Think about it for a minute: buying a home, a car, an insurance policy and so on. Each of these requires prior inspection. Inspections are designed to identify problem areas before they snowball into larger issues. If you are a homeowner, the trees on your…
Trees Increase Property Value
Extensive studies show that trees give property owners and developers significant perks by increasing the property’s value and market prices. But having trees doesn’t straight up increase the value of your property. It all comes down to maturity, health, vigor, and the kind of tree you’re planning to grow on your lawn. Keep reading if…
Oak Tree Care
Oak trees have signified strength for ages. A single oak tree can live up to two centuries and remain with sturdy trunks and branches. Oaks mostly grow in temperate regions in northern and southern hemispheres. Since oaks can live for so long, they can come to unimaginable heights. The oldest Oak known in the US…
Landscape Mulching Services
Mulch is defined as a layer of substance (organic or inorganic) placed on the surface of the soil around landscape plants. A two to four inch layer of organic mulch such as pine needles, wood chips, or bark that will decompose can actually improve the soil over time. Below are some of the benefits of…
Spring Tree Care
Spring Tree Care Winter is finally gone, and it is that time you’ve been looking forward to; time to do some gardening. However, it is also the time that there is torrential downpour and flooding becomes a common thing. If you have trees on your property, you are wondering if they are going to survive…
Native Tree Planting
Native tree planting has enormous benefits for people, animals, and the ecosystem at large. The benefits include ecological, economic, and social benefits. However, the benefits gotten from native trees exceed those from non-native trees by far. The two main categories of native trees include: Evergreen species Deciduous species Evergreen native trees are always green throughout…
Verticillium Wilt in Trees
Verticillium wilt, a significant tree disease in Illinois, particularly impacts urban areas like Chicago. Caused by soil-borne fungi such as Verticillium dahliae and Verticillium albo-atrum, this disease obstructs the vascular tissues of trees. Symptoms are often dire, including leaf wilting, yellowing, and premature defoliation, leading to potential tree mortality. These symptoms typically manifest between May…
Winter Pruning – Best Time To Prune Dormant Trees
Trees that shed their leaves annually, or deciduous trees enter a dormant state during fall or winter to help them survive the lower temperatures and the lack of water caused by icing and frost. This is a very good time for winter pruning, also called dormant tree pruning and 90% of the pruning can be…
How To Cut A Vertical Tree Branch
Pruning is always an intimidating process, and when it comes to cutting down whole trees, it is even trickier! You’ll generally find low hanging tree limbs easier to cut and access. But how about vertical branches? Here are a couple of steps and know-how to get your vertical tree limbs a clean cut. Before You…
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