When taken care of properly, trees make for a happier atmosphere and make St. Louis a more attractive place to live. But sometimes trees can become a hazard. Failure to deal with these issues soon enough could be detrimental both to its health and yours. Not all problems are easy to spot, but with a…
Midwestern winters are known for being frigid and unrelenting. Winter conditions may be tough to handle, but that doesn’t mean it should prevent you from managing your trees with care. With over 50 million residents throughout the Midwest, ranging from Missouri to Ohio, there are plenty of homeowners seeking advice on how to keep their…
It’s possible you were unaware that in and around the St. Louis metro area trees are monitored by each municipality and citations or tickets can be given if a tree is considered a hazard or nuisance. Each suburb monitors trees to keep its citizens safe from trees that have become dangerous due to situations like…
There are few more magical times in St. Louis, MO than the holiday season. It’s all about family, making memories, and having a special celebration. It’s also a chance for people to express themselves by decorating their homes for the holidays. At the centerpiece of many holiday celebrations is the iconic Christmas tree. We’ve assembled…
To make sure that your trees are in tip-top shape, you should be in the habit of trimming them year-round on a maintenance basis. When trees will need the most attention and get the best results depends on the climate and the type and size of the tree. Here is an outline of what is…
There is nothing as serene as a tree-lined yard, which will provide you with shade and beauty for years to come. However, given that trees will be present on your property for many years, you really need to think ahead when you are planting them. Not only do you need to consider where to plant…
There are a number of reasons that you might need to remove a tree. Perhaps it has died and is in danger of falling on your home or area power lines. Sometimes a tree has gotten too big, and despite your efforts to prune it, the only solution is to remove the whole thing. If…
While you may enjoy the lush canopy of your tree, along with the shade and other environmental benefits that those branches provide, there are circumstances in which they need to be removed. While full branches are a welcome respite in parks and pastoral areas, urban settings can be problematic. In urban neighborhoods, tree branches may…
Cutting down a tree from your property can be an emotional event for some people, especially if the tree was very old or had sentimental value to the family. But sometimes it’s necessary to remove trees that are damaged or unhealthy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to repurpose the tree and give…
Pruning trees can be dangerous business if you don’t know what you’re doing or aren’t careful. Pruning trees around power lines, however, is guaranteed dangerous; no matter which precautions you take. Trimming trees that are near power lines isn’t a task you should ever take on yourself, because the risks are too great: you can…