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
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…
Pine Wilt Disease: Prevention and Mitigation
Pine Wilt Disease (PWD), caused by the pinewood nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, is a severe threat to non-native pine trees. This disease can rapidly kill trees within a growing season. Progressive Tree Service is committed to equipping homeowners and property managers with the knowledge and tools to combat this disease. Pine wilt, primarily impacting non-native pines,…
Spotted Lanternfly
As a tree service company, we at Progressive Tree Service understand the severe threat that the spotted lanternfly (SLF – Lycorma delicatula) poses to the health and beauty of your trees. This invasive insect pest, native to Asia, has spread to at least 17 states since its initial detection in Pennsylvania in 2014. In Illinois,…
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…
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…
Tree Struck By Lightning
Lightning strikes a huge number of urban trees each year. Recent storms in the Chicago area have shown that there are no shortcuts to tree maintenance or prevention techniques. Tree Inspection Or Removal Quote Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. Can a tree survive a lightning strike? Yes. It depends on where the tree…
Uprooted Tree Removal
If you reside in a region where strong winds are frequent, you most probably have had to deal with an uprooted tree on your property. An uprooted tree can be dangerous, and whenever you have one on your property, your first thought should be focused on how to get it removed. After extreme weather such…
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…
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…
Frostbite & Winter Tree Damage
The ice, wind, snow, and freezing temperatures that mark winter are not just uncomfortable to human beings but could also prove quite detrimental to trees. And while you could make arrangements to winterize your home and take care of most of your possessions, you might not realize that your trees could also do with some…
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