Year-round Tree Services: What You Need To Know
Tree care in Minnesota does not stop when the leaves fall; in fact, some of the services we provide should be done year-round and some are best done in the colder months. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YEAR-ROUND MINNESOTA TREE SERVICES You may be wondering why we are sharing services needed in the colder […]
Midwest Storm Season: Prepare Yourself And Your Yard
In Minnesota, storm season is upon us. We have all heard the tornado siren drills and seen the first heavy rains, so it is time to start preparing yourself and your yard for the big storms that are most certainly on their way. STORM PREPARATION FOR TREES Heavy winds are hard on tress; if the […]
Consumer Awareness Week: The Forest Stewardship Council
April is jam-packed with days celebrating nature and trees, including the two most popular – Earth Day and Arbor Day. When decided how to honor these holidays all we had to do was take a second look at the calendar; this week is Consumer Awareness Week, so with some help from The Forest Stewardship Council we […]
Pruning Trees: The Right (And Wrong) Way
While the erratic Minnesota weather may make you think spring is never coming, it is on its way! Those few warm, bright days we’ve had are making our grass greener and are bringing our trees back to life. Late winter is the ideal time to prune your trees, but we understand that most people don’t […]
Wildlife And Your Trees: The Good And The Bad
At Birch Tree Care we love all flora and fauna, but there is no denying that some wildlife helps tree and some wildlife hurts trees. On the job we have seen some very cute, cuddly-looking animals cause some serious tree damage that is not only aesthetically undesirable, but can cause hazards for humans and other […]
The Best Way To Cover Exposed Tree Roots
Nothing’s more picturesque in the summer time than seeing your healthy trees grow tall and wide. However, the sprawling exposed tree roots that can occur aren’t as pleasing to the eye (or safe for those frolicking in your yard). Unfortunately, there is little you can do to get rid of these roots. Things like pruning or […]
No Joke: 7 Fun Facts About Trees
Today is all about jokes and surprises. And instead of jokes, we’re going with surprises about trees, of course. Here are 7 fun tree facts that may surprise you and anyone you feel like sharing them with! TREE FACTS 1. THEY PRODUCE A LOT OF OXYGEN Seriously, a lot. A single 50-foot tree produces enough […]
Technology and Nature: 11 Best Nature Apps
One thing Minnesotans do best is take advantage of good weather. Even if we just have one nice day surrounding by lingering winter weather, we are outside enjoying nature. If you are out and about, use these nature apps to help you better connect with the environment. THE REI NATIONAL PARKS GUIDE & MAPS This […]
10 Ways To Celebrate Arbor Day
You don’t have to be a tree hugger to know that trees are important. Trees are not just beautiful; they are the lungs of the Earth and have many health benefits for humans, so take some time to celebrate trees this Arbor Day and every day. Without trees, there would be no us, so celebrate and […]
Fertilizer FAQs
If you have ever walked down the fertilizer aisle(s) and felt overwhelmed by the number of options, you are not alone. Going to a lawn and garden center can be stressful. You can sometimes feel like you need an agriculture degree just to keep your trees and shrubs healthy, but fortunately that is not necessary. […]