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
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…
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,…
Tower Garden
Meet the home gardening system that lets you grow fresh, nutritious fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers anytime, anywhere.
Spotted Lanternfly
As a tree service company, we at Progressive Tree Service understand the severe threat that the spotted lanternfly (SLF – Lycorma delicatula) poses to the health and beauty of your trees. This invasive insect pest, native to Asia, has spread to at least 17 states since its initial detection in Pennsylvania in 2014. In Illinois,…
When To Cut Down A Tree On Your Property
Trees keep memories, and once in a while, you’ll see some of your favorite trees being cut down. Perhaps the trees had little tree houses, or it was your favorite relaxation spot, the fond memories can make you feel bad when it’s being cut. Hazardous Trees On Your Property However, once a tree dies, it…
Tree Stump Removal
Stump removal is not a simple task. If it were a simple task, you would not see tree stumps firmly rooted in your neighbor’s front yards. Many factors contribute to why a tree must be removed, such as the health, placement of the tree, overall appearance of the tree. What many people do not realize…
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…
Urban Forests And Climate Change
One of the most accessible ways to tackle the climate crisis is by planting billions of trees across the world as it helps to purify the harmful toxins released into the atmosphere. As trees grow, it is essential to note that they store carbon dioxide emissions that otherwise contribute to global heating. Even as we…
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…
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…
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