Meet Agrilus Planipennis

They’re small, they’re green, and they’re from the other side of the globe. Their name is Agrilus planipennis, but they go by “Emerald Ash Borer.” And they’re here to kill your ash trees. What Is The Emerald Ash Borer? The Emerald Ash Borer is a half-inch long, green insect that [...]

Leave The Chainsaw Work To The Pros

When it comes to cutting down a dead or dying tree, removing large limbs from trees, or cutting a fallen tree into either firewood or small, easy to handle sections, no tool is more effective than a chainsaw. A chainsaw can make short work of most pruning or tree removal [...]

Planting Trees In Clay-Heavy Soil

Anyone interested in growing strong, healthy trees should take the time to learn about the soil in which those trees are or will be growing. That may sound basic, but it’s often overlooked by homeowners. And in the St. Louis area, clay is a significant ingredient in soil. If you’re [...]

Pruning 102

As you read in our recent blog “Pruning 101”, pruning trees is essential to their health and growth, and to the safety of you, your loved ones and your property. Correctly pruning trees protects these valuable assets, beautifies your property and doesn’t require a large assortment of tools or exceptional [...]

Pruning 101

Pruning is easy. You just grab whichever saw or pruning shears you find hanging on the wall in the garage and lop off a dead or dying limb. No problem. Not so fast. First, it’s important to remember your trees are valuable assets. A 45-foot oak that has grown for [...]