Making the decision to become a certified arborist may be an exciting choice, however, there are lots of thing to consider before starting on this professional journey. Doing the research on the roles and responsibilities, the companies in your area that need an arborist and the schooling/experience it will take are all important things to consider.

Tree hugging can take many forms and often only requires small changes in your current lifestyle. However, these small changes can bring big benefits in the form of stress relief, improved physical health and emotional well-being.

We are thrilled and honored to have won Minnesota Business Magazine's "Most Likely to Succeed in 2017" award!  Since we were unable to make an official acceptance speech – we thought we would write one! 

Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Whether you do or don’t your trees have already requested a few for 2017.

Minnesota winter weather means white snow, crisp air and unfortunately… rock salt. Rock salt is frequently used during the cold winters as a de-icing agent, prevent winter accidents on roads, driveways and sidewalks. The same qualities that make the salt a great solution against slippery ice can make it toxic for your lawn. 

A deer grazing in a field is a peaceful sight. However, if you like your plants, a dear in your yard treating your landscape like a free meal is not an ideal situation. Fortunately, there are a few techniques you can use to manage deer browsing, while keeping the deer safe and reducing damage to your plants.

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.

Web-producing pest infestations are an unsightly problem for trees and can seem to appear out of nowhere. So, what are they? Why do they make webs and how do you get rid of those "spider webs" in your tree?  

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.