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

 

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Winter Pruning โ€“ 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 beโ€ฆ

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Leaning Tree

First and foremost, a leaning tree after a storm might represent an imminent hazard, so your first concern should be to keep yourself, your family and your neighbors safe. If unsure, please give us a call at  (847) 530-1533 Trees on a property are not just great to look at but also gift the propertyโ€ฆ

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When To Cut Down A Tree On Your Property

Trees keep memories, and once in a while, youโ€™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 itโ€™s being cut. Hazardous Trees On Your Property However, once a tree dies, itโ€ฆ

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Chicago Tree Service & Removal Guide

Chicago is home to about 3.5 million trees which cover about 17% of the city. The city also has a very capricious weather system which earned it the nickname of โ€œWindy Cityโ€. Usually, when you combine trees with harsh weather, you get a lot of issues that only increase the need for tree removal orโ€ฆ

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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 tipsโ€ฆ

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Spotted Lanternfly

As a tree service company, we at Progressive Tree Service understand the severe threat that the spotted lanternfly (SLF โ€“ 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,โ€ฆ

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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 weโ€ฆ

Oak Tree Care

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 USโ€ฆ

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Why Opt for Professional Emergency Storm Damage Tree Cleanup?

Expanding the Importance of Emergency Cleanup: The aftermath of a storm not only leaves a landscape altered but also presents urgent risks to safety and property. Fallen trees, precarious branches, and scattered debris become immediate hazards. Progressive Tree Service, with its deep-rooted expertise in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois, stands out for its rapid, thorough responseโ€ฆ

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Phytophthora Root Rot in Trees

As you tend to your garden, a place where each plant and tree feels like part of your family, you may notice that one of your trees isnโ€™t flourishing as it should. You might be facing Phytophthora Root Rot (PRR), an ancient scourge thatโ€™s as much a threat now as it was in times longโ€ฆ