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

 

How To Cut A Vertical Tree Branch

How To Cut A Vertical Tree Branch

Pruning is always an intimidating process, and when it comes to cutting down whole trees, it is even trickier! You’ll generally find low hanging tree limbs easier to cut and access. But how about vertical branches? Here are a couple of steps and know-how to get your vertical tree limbs a clean cut. Before You…

Magnolia Tree

Magnolia Scale Treatment

What Is Magnolia Scale? Magnolia scale is a ½ inch long insect that attacks tulip trees, magnolia trees and hybrids. Some of the tree species attacked by the magnolia scale are: Lily magnolia Star magnolia Cucumber tree magnolia Saucer magnolia Magnolia Scale Treatment Quote Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. What Does Magnolia Scale…

chicago trees

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…

tree pruning in Chicago

Why Tree Pruning Is Important

Many times throughout my career I have had clients ask why it is necessary to prune mature trees. A common misconception is due to the idea that woodland trees survive just fine without any care, why should anyone pay to have a large, mature tree trimmed? While it is true that trees survive just fine…

climate change and eab

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…

safe uprooted tree removal

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…