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
Spring Tree Care
Spring Tree Care Winter is finally gone, and it is that time you’ve been looking forward to; time to do some gardening. However, it is also the time that there is torrential downpour and flooding becomes a common thing. If you have trees on your property, you are wondering if they are going to survive…
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…
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…
Winter Pruning – Best Time To Prune Dormant Trees
Trees that shed their leaves annually, or deciduous trees enter a dormant state during fall or winter to help them survive the lower temperatures and the lack of water caused by icing and frost. This is a very good time for winter pruning, also called dormant tree pruning and 90% of the pruning can be…
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…
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…
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