Should You Treat or Remove Your Ash Tree with EAB?
The Midwest currently faces a very real threat to a large portion of its public and private trees. An invasive and exotic pest known as Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has already infested many ash trees and will soon infest all untreated ash if left untreated. EAB is a very serious [...]
Jan
Invasive Species Alert: The Emerald Ash Borer
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive species of beetle that was accidentally introduced to the United States in 2002 near Detroit Michigan. This beetle primarily feeds on the leaves and bark of ash trees, causing extensive damage and tree death. The Emerald Ash Borer is Widespread EAB can [...]
Nov
Why You Need a Professional for Removing Trees
Removing a tree that is damaged or diseased can prevent the infestation of pests and the spread of disease. If you need a tree removed from your property, you may want to save time and money with your own home tree removal. Here’s why you should think twice before getting [...]
Nov
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