Tree Of The Month: The Flowering Dogwood
Welcome to our new monthly feature, the Tree of the Month. Each month we’ll provide readers with an in-depth look at a select species of tree. The focus of the Tree of the Month feature will be on trees native to the Midwest or that will thrive in area soil [...]
Sep
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 [...]
Sep
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 [...]
Sep
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 [...]
Sep
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 [...]
Aug