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
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,…
Can You Repair a Storm Damaged Tree
In the aftermath of a severe storm, homeowners are often left with the daunting task of assessing the damage and deciding if their storm-damaged trees can be repaired. This article aims to provide valuable insights and guidance for homeowners seeking to restore their beloved trees. As the founder of The Arbor Day Foundation, John Rosenow…
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…
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…
Why We Don’t Recommend Tree Topping
Tree topping is a technique that costs more in the long run and has the potential to hurt the tree. It is usually done by utility companies or by homeowners misinformed by their tree service contractor. This practice is so inefficient and dangerous that some cities in the US have even introduced regulations against it….
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…
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…
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…
Common Tree Diseases in Chicago
Just like humans do occasionally, trees get sick and recognizing the most common tree diseases will help you treat them and keep the benefits they offer for years to come. Trees in the Chicago area remove around 18,000 tons of pollution, which has an estimated value of $137,000,000 annually. It is safe to say that…
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…
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