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
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…
Magnolia Scale Treatment
What Is Magnolia Scale? Magnolia scale is a ½ inch long insect that attacks tulip trees, magnolia trees and hybrids. Some of the tree species attacked by the magnolia scale are: Lily magnolia Star magnolia Cucumber tree magnolia Saucer magnolia Magnolia Scale Treatment Quote Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. What Does Magnolia Scale…
Best Time To Prune Evergreen Trees
Across the Midwest, most homeowners and gardeners tend to call conifers evergreens generally. While the needled pines, spruce, and scarlet leaf types fit that description, broad-leaved evergreens are not conifers. If you’ve had the opportunity to grow or tend to evergreen trees, you already know they don’t need much of the heavy pruning we’re used…
Who Is Responsible for Fallen Tree Removal in Illinois
In the state of Illinois, the question of who is responsible for fallen tree removal can often be a source of confusion. It is essential for residents to understand their rights and obligations when it comes to this matter. This article aims to provide guidance on the subject, ensuring that individuals can navigate the process…
How Tree Roots Affect Sidewalks, Pipes, and Foundations in the Chicago Area
Tree roots impact urban infrastructure through complex biological processes that cause physical displacement, moisture extraction, and structural compromise in Chicago’s unique soil conditions. This guide examines how tree roots interact with sidewalks, pipes, and foundations, addressing both problems and solutions specific to our region’s climate and soil composition. Understanding Tree Root Systems Tree roots serve…
Tree Stump Removal
Stump removal is not a simple task. If it were a simple task, you would not see tree stumps firmly rooted in your neighbor’s front yards. Many factors contribute to why a tree must be removed, such as the health, placement of the tree, overall appearance of the tree. What many people do not realize…
Urban Forests And Climate Change
One of the most accessible ways to tackle the climate crisis is by planting billions of trees across the world as it helps to purify the harmful toxins released into the atmosphere. As trees grow, it is essential to note that they store carbon dioxide emissions that otherwise contribute to global heating. Even as we…
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…
Summer Tree Care
Summer is the best time to take care of your trees because it has favorable conditions for the plant to grow, unlike winter. Observing a maintenance routine not only ensures that your trees are healthy, but it also improves the aesthetic appeal of your backyard. The following are some of the best tree care tips…
Climate Change and the EAB
Climate change and the emerald ash borer (EAB) collectively pose a significant threat to North American ash tree species. The EAB, an invasive beetle that originates from Asia, has caused the destruction of millions of ash trees in the United States and Canada since its discovery in 2002. This has not only led to a…
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