Take Extra Care Of Your Young Trees In The Winter
Young, newly-planted trees are vulnerable to winter damage and need extra care and attention. To keep them safe and healthy throughout the season, follow these three tips:
Dec
4 Classic Signs That Your Trees Are Stressed
It’s a common misconception that insects and diseases are the only causes of tree illness and death. While trees are very resilient organisms, environmental factors like improper planting and exposure to salt spray can cause them stress. Trees can be more susceptible to the aforementioned pests and diseases when stressed. [...]
Nov
3 common tree care myths you can stop believing right now
If you’re a new or long-time homeowner, you may have questions regarding the correct care of the trees on your property. How much is watering too much? Should you go ahead and apply mulch? How can you prevent a tree from falling during a storm?
Nov
Pruning your trees reduces storm damage
With storms rolling through the St. Louis region, damage to your trees can happen, especially if they are weak or haven’t been pruned. Tree pruning is an essential part of maintaining that tree’s healthy structure. Correct pruning promotes healthy growth, removes unhealthy growth, and prevents branch failure. Healthy pruning techniques, [...]
Oct
What’s wrong with my trees? Carpenter ants
Carpenter ants are signs of a more significant problem with your tree. Carpenter ants are signs of a larger problem in your trees—namely decay and moisture. These ants play an important role in helping dead trees and other organic materials to decompose. They do not feed on the tree but [...]
Oct