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 stump removal

How Long Does It Take for a Tree Stump to Decay Naturally?

Tree stumps naturally decompose through a complex biological process that transforms solid wood into nutrient-rich soil over time. Understanding the natural decay timeline helps you make informed decisions about whether to wait for decomposition or pursue removal options for stumps on your Chicago or Evanston property. This comprehensive guide explores decay timeframes, biological mechanisms, environmental…

dead topped tree

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….

verticillium wilt

Verticillium Wilt in Trees

Verticillium wilt, a significant tree disease in Illinois, particularly impacts urban areas like Chicago. Caused by soil-borne fungi such as Verticillium dahliae and Verticillium albo-atrum, this disease obstructs the vascular tissues of trees. Symptoms are often dire, including leaf wilting, yellowing, and premature defoliation, leading to potential tree mortality. These symptoms typically manifest between May…

Cutting Off Dead Branches

Does Cutting Off Dead Branches Help A Tree?

Sometimes, it is hard to decide to remove dead wood from a tree, especially if you do not know how to identify it and unsure if pruning will help the tree or not. Cutting off dead branches is good in most cases, but you still need to know how to do it safely. Dead branches…

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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…

Tree Felling

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 response…