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
Tree Inspections
Inspections are central to living a comfortable and safe life. Think about it for a minute: buying a home, a car, an insurance policy and so on. Each of these requires prior inspection. Inspections are designed to identify problem areas before they snowball into larger issues. If you are a homeowner, the trees on your…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
Fall Tree Care
Do you treasure the value that trees add to your home? If yes, then you understand that it is essential to give them proper care throughout all seasons, lest they depreciate. A mature tree can add a significant amount of money to your property’s value. Having a good fall tree care plan is one of…
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…
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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