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…
The Jackson kids taking on a few St Louis trees One of the most nostalgia-inducing hallmarks of childhood is the innocent excitement of climbing a tree. Of course, there’s nothing better than having a tree in your own yard to scramble up, where you can enjoy hazy summer days and wholesome memories for years to…
Storms can do an incredible amount of damage to a tree. But while these injuries sometimes make it look as though the tree has been left for dead, often the bark is worse than the bite, and the tree will recover with the right care and attention. For instance, lost leaves will grow back, pruning…
Fall is right around the corner, and it’s one of the peak times that allergy-inducing pollen is carried by the winds. Pollen is the cause behind most seasonal allergies, as the soft powder is released by a variety of plants and vegetation, causing many people to suffer from symptoms such as red, itchy eyes, and…
In Missouri, the transition into fall is marked by a rapid and majestic changing of summer’s green leaves, to the fabulous, fiery colors of leaves in the fall. This foliage delights the masses, but what force of nature, exactly, causes the leaves to change their hues? When Do Leaves Change Color? Obviously, fall is the…
Much in the same way that your car has ways of letting you know, it’s in need of a little proper maintenance and care, the trees which shade and protect your home have signs which we can interpret to keep them healthy and thriving for years to come. To determine exactly what your tree is…
Water is a precious resource, keeping our bodies healthy, and our vegetation thriving. Most environmentally conscious and responsible homeowners want to know the best ways to save water while ensuring that their trees are healthy and well irrigated. In St. Louis we can experience mild or regular drought conditions, knowing exactly how to water your…
In St. Louis, MO, hot summers are typical, and from time to time, this heat can become extreme. If it happens to be a summer without a proper amount of rain, trees and vegetation can struggle to survive the apparent drought. So, what can home or property owners do to ensure that your trees survive…
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…
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…