Why Your Evergreen Is Dying From The Bottom Up
Evergreen trees turning brown from the bottom up can be an unsightly scene. There are many reasons why evergreen trees and shrubs turn color and sometimes die. If your evergreens are turning into ever-browns, look for these common symptoms to see how to save your declining tree. Lack of water Drought-stressed trees gradually turn yellowish-green, […]
Who’s Making Webs In Your Tree?
Web-producing pest infestations are an unsightly problem for trees and can seem to appear out of nowhere. And you may wonder, what kind of spider builds webs in trees? Surprisingly, it isn’t a spider. It’s another tree pest – fall webworms. So, what they are, why do they make webs and how do you get […]
Don’t Chop Off Your Top!
When a tree gets a bit too tall for your liking, your instinct may be to give it a quick and easy chop – this is what we call tree topping. Even though it’s not your intent to put the tree in danger, you could be doing so without realizing it. What is tree topping? […]
Is Your Soil Too Compacted Around Your Tree?
The problem of soil compaction is an obstacle for many homeowners. With many residential properties having areas of significant soil compactions, this issue cannot be ignored—however, recent technologies have made it easier to effectively treat compaction problems. How does soil compaction occur? In the simple sense, soil compaction occurs when some event or object collapses […]
When Is It Too Late To Plant A Tree?
Thinking of planting a tree? A typical fall question that many homeowners ask us is, “When is it too late to plant a tree?” The average rule of thumb is that fall plantings do best when they’re in the ground and starting to root no later than 6 weeks before the ground freezes. Though that […]
Mulching 101
Erosion protector, moisture sustainer, plant enhancer: mulch is all those things and more. Though applying it may seem like a straightforward process, it helps to know a few details to make the most of its benefits. Things you will need · Shovel · Newspaper or cardboard (optional) · Mulch · Rake Steps 1. Choose the correct mulch. When choosing a mulch […]
Just for Fun: 5 Fun Halloween Ideas for Your Yard
Fun Halloween Ideas For Your YardHalloween is meant to be festive and outrageous, so why not do something different this spooky season, like adding spooky decor to your yard! Decorating doesn’t have to be expensive or hard and will create memories for your family and friends for years to come. Check out these fun tree […]
Deep Root Fertilization 101
Deep root fertilization is vital for maintaining the beauty of your landscape. Like all living things, plants require nutrients in order to grow strong and healthy. Deep root tree fertilization is like giving your plants a vitamin exactly where they need it the most. While the traditional fertilization method distributes treatments around the tree, deep […]
Now Is The Time: Ash Tree Care
Starting October 1st, it is safe to begin cutting and pruning ash trees in Minnesota. Due to Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a non-native insect transported from Asia to the US that kills ash trees, we generally do not work on ash trees from May 1 – September 30 when the insect is most active and […]
How To Get Involved With The Environment In Minnesota
Get Involved With The Environment It is National Environmental Services Week and to celebrate we wanted to share ways you can get more involved with the environment right here in Minnesota. Taking on environmental issues seems like such a large task that many people become overwhelmed and do nothing at all, but as Edmund Burke […]