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…
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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…
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If you’re a resident of the St Louis, MO area, you realize just how quickly a storm can move in and out, bringing with it heavy rain, lightning, tremendous winds, or during winter months, even a ton of snow. It doesn’t take long for properties to be faced with damage, and often, this damage involves…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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