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

 

verticillium wilt

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…

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When To Cut Down A Tree On Your Property

Trees keep memories, and once in a while, you’ll see some of your favorite trees being cut down. Perhaps the trees had little tree houses, or it was your favorite relaxation spot, the fond memories can make you feel bad when it’s being cut. Hazardous Trees On Your Property However, once a tree dies, it…

Tree House In Oak Trees

When To Trim Oak Trees In Illinois

If you own an oak tree, you will need to do regular pruning to keep the tree in good shape and health. Removing the dead branches and thinning its canopy will help improve the overall health of your tree. Failure to do so can have pretty bad consequences, including the deadly Oak wilt disease or…

Oak Tree Service

Oak Tree Service & Removal

Oak trees are beloved by property owners – the presence of one or two such trees greatly adds to the aesthetic appeal and even the value of a property. Oak trees are not just beautiful but also hardy, and with proper care, they can exist on a property for ages. Despite their hard nature, oak…

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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…

chicago tree removal

Chicago Tree Service Near Me | Tree Trimming & Removal Guide | Progressive Tree Service

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Spring Tree Care

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…

Cutting Off Dead Branches

Does Cutting Off Dead Branches Help A Tree?

Sometimes, it is hard to decide to remove dead wood from a tree, especially if you do not know how to identify it and unsure if pruning will help the tree or not. Cutting off dead branches is good in most cases, but you still need to know how to do it safely. Dead branches…

tree cutting & stump removal

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…

Emerald Ash Borer Tunnels

Emerald Ash Borer Treatment

About The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) This pest is something you hope you never have to deal with, that’s how destructive it can be. The Emerald Ash Borer has already destroyed millions of trees, with countless more to come in the next 20 years! For those people who have no idea what it is, here’s…