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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The sweet gum tree (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a tall, straight tree which boasts a wide and rounded canopy when fully mature. These giants can grow to over 75 feet tall when fully established, and color landscapes with their glossy green leaves. The 5 pointed leaves turn bright and fiery red during the autumn months, making…
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Missouri, with its varying temperatures and hospitable landscape, is home to an endless variety of hearty, strong, and healthy trees. Sadly, there are plenty of diseases and pests which are not native to the state but have found a way to infect Missouri’s trees and vegetation. Here are some invasive pests and diseases commonly found…
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