Is Fall the Best Time to Trim Your Trees?
When it comes time to trim your trees, is there any “right time” to do it? Should you trim in the fall before it gets cold and starts snowing or would it be better to wait until spring? Before you begin deciding when to trim your trees, it’s important to [...]
Oct
Tree Trimming Types: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
On the outside, tree trimming seems straightforward—just cut off the limbs and branches that you don’t want. Right? Not exactly. Trimming trees is a precise science in that trees are living organisms with physiological responses to changes like trimming. Correct tree trimming keeps trees healthy by: Promoting growth Preventing branch [...]
Oct
Winter Tree Care Tips to Prevent Snow & Ice Damage
While it may feel like winter has been plaguing Missouri for months now, it’s only the beginning of the season. And snow or ice storms are damaging in more ways than one, especially when it comes to trees. Similarly, a broken branch can potentially cause problems for things other than [...]
Prevent Root Injury by Preparing Trees for Winter
Even the strongest, oldest, most majestic trees need some help when harsh weather sets in. This is especially true when it comes to the most delicate part of the tree: the roots. If these valuable extensions are damaged during the winter months, it is likely the rest of the tree [...]
Prevent Sun Scald with Basic Winter Tree Care
“Sun scald? But it’s winter!” How can trees get damage from a sun if it’s not even as intense as it is in the summer? Believe it or not, sun damage is a very real risk in the winter time. Trees go into a dormant state when the weather [...]