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
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….
Nine Essential Tips for Emergency Storm-Damaged Tree Cleanup
In the aftermath of a severe storm, the cleanup and removal of storm-damaged trees can be a challenging and overwhelming task. To assist property owners in this process, Progressive Tree Service, a trusted provider of storm damage cleanup services, has compiled eight essential tips for emergency tree cleanup. This comprehensive guide aims to equip…
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…
Best Time To Trim Trees In Illinois
More often than not, most people in Illinois tend to believe that pruning during fall is the perfect time of the year. We’re going to see if that really holds water, especially when there are four seasons. Pruning is done for several reasons but mostly to maintain safety and to control the size of the…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Identifying Dangerous Trees
Every year in all areas of the country falling tree limbs cause countless deaths or result in thousands of dollars in damages. Unfortunately, many of these accidents could have been prevented if the trees in question had been pruned or cut back beforehand. Many homeowners choose to cut these beautiful trees down when it isn’t…
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