Tree trimming is likely a regular part of your yearly chores as a homeowner, but many people approach tree trimming without really knowing what they’re doing, and this can lead to irreparable damage. To help prevent this, we’ve come up with a list of some tips and proper trimming methods you can use when you…
Tree trimming is an important responsibility when you’re a property owner, but good and bad pruning practices don’t come naturally to most people. In fact, trimming a tree is just as much science as it is art, and it takes professional arborists years to learn all the dos and don’ts of tree trimming. To help…
Trees can provide your property with shade, give you a quiet place to spend warm summer afternoons, create a refuge for animals, and help make your home more welcoming. But trees are living things, and they need care and attention just like all plants and animals. The weather extremes in St Louis neighborhoods can take…
Trees are beautiful, majestic, and great for improving the curb appeal of your home, making your surroundings a little more natural, creating shade, and making a natural privacy barrier. But when it comes to trees that have to come down—because of accidents, disease, or other factors—trees can be extremely dangerous. For anybody considering removing a…
In January, we took down what we believe may have been the oldest living American Linden or American Basswood tree (Tilia Americana) in Maryland Heights. This tree’s size and magnitude honestly took our crew’s breath away. This beautiful Linden definitely made its presence known by towering over the yard, the homes, and the subdivision. Our…
Springtime is here in the St. Louis, MO area. With spring weather comes April showers – and storms. High winds, torrential rain, thunder, lightning and the potential for other hazardous weather can wreak havoc on trees, whether big or small. Protect your landscape this year by knowing how, and when, to prepare your trees for…
Tree care providers realize the importance and necessity of fertilization throughout the lifespan of a healthy tree. Fertilizer provides the correct nutrients that a tree requires to reach its full mature potential. Providing adequate fertilizer is one of the best regular maintenance programs that you can take on when growing a healthy tree. What is…
One of the questions we get asked quite a bit is, “what is the average cost of stump removal?” Our pricing for stump removal is pretty straightforward and often you can get pretty good idea of how much we charge with a tape measure and little information. And, of course, we are happy to review…
Planting a tree in Missouri adds beauty, provides shade and adds a sense of vitality to the area. A tree’s early years are definitive for its health and growth throughout its lifetime. By having knowledge on the type of soil a tree thrives in, how far a species’ roots spread, and the amount of water…
Happy first day of spring!! Or spring equinox to be more specific. It’s that time of the year when we can enjoy the increase in daylight hours, feel more motivated, and get tons done. It’s also time for spring cleaning and I’m not just talking about your house. Spring clean-up and maintenance in the yard,…