Summer in St. Louis can be brutal. In 2019, the city and surrounding areas experienced dangerous heat with indexes reaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit. While we can bring our loved ones and pets inside where it is nice and cool, we cannot do the same for our trees. Protecting young trees in the summer heat and […]
Should I Remove The Ivy Growing On My Tree?
Yes! As pretty as ivy is growing up your trees, this vine can deprive your tree of essential nutrients for a strong and healthy life. Up Next: What Should I Do With My Dead Tree With EAB? English ivy is especially invasive to the area and can be a problem if it reaches the tree’s […]
Don’t Burn Your Christmas Tree! Recycle It Instead
If you are still hanging on to your live Christmas tree, we recommend removing it from your home as soon as possible. Why? Dried out live Christmas trees both inside and outside of your home are a fire hazard. Up Next: Dead Trees On Your Property? Remove Them! If you planned on burning your tree, […]
Fall Mulch Application: Get A Head Start On Winter
Fall is just around the corner, which means cooler weather that will be transitioning into frost within the next two months. Before the first freeze occurs, spreading a layer of mulch around your plant beds and garden will help protect your plants throughout the winter. Giving your plants a healthy layer of mulch before winter […]
