After slumbering through snowstorms, rain showers and all other elements Mother Nature brought during wintertime; trees wake up once springtime kicks into full gear. It’s not an instant awakening. It’s more like when you try getting up for work and try to convince yourself to stay in bed five more minutes before eventually getting up.…
Like in other places, St. Louis has its fair share of tree issues, either caused by fluctuating weather, pests or diseases. Here a few common tree issues you will find in St. Louis. Gall Wasps Wasps can prove to be a major pest for trees. Some chemicals that they produce can interfere with consistent tree…
Sweet gum trees are so beautiful…until you want to walk barefoot through your lawn. The American sweet gum is a popular tree in the St. Louis area. Every subdivision from Florissant to Kirkwood to Maryland Heights has several of them. While the trees were popular for builders and municipalities to plant due to their medium to…
Trees not only are aesthetically pleasing fixtures for your backyard, but they also add substance and aura to a property, making it look comfortable for residents and visitors alike. If you bark up the wrong tree, so to speak, by improperly maintaining your tree, you might not only lose the appeal but also decrease the…
While the holidays promote thankfulness and merriment, bad weather conditions that accompany the festive season are far from welcoming for your trees as they bear the brunt of winter. During the fall, trees start adjusting to temperature changes, with their metabolism slowing down and reduced transpiration signaling their dormancy. The lack of warmth and light…
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…
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…