Trees can serve many purposes in our lives. At Historic Hope Glen Farms in Cottage Grove, MN, trees serve as structural support and a focal point for one of the nicest tree houses in the country. This 1,200 square foot, four level tree house was built around a 38″ diameter oak, and serves as a…
DetailsDuring this past summer in Minnesota, Japanese beetles were everywhere! Specialist Thompson is protecting these birch trees in Dellwood, Minnesota to ensure they remain healthy. If you haven’t protected your trees from these pests, it is not too late! Please give us a call and we will get them on the schedule.
DetailsHappy Halloween Friends of the trees… I’m using this wonderful holiday and my good friend Phil here to illustrate a point about your trees. Your tree performs for your all-season growing, flowering,changing colors and providing shade… and at the end of the day don’t repay them by sending them to bed hungry. Remember fertilizing your…
DetailsThese three ornamental cherries were planted almost a decade ago when this community was originally created. They have received annual pruning as do all of the ornamental cherries in the neighborhood. As you can see, the two cherries on the left have put on more than 2 feet of growth this year. The cherry on…
DetailsThis large 40 inch diameter cottonwood tree was hazardous and was just taken down on Bald Eagle Lake, MN. Due to the tree’s location, a 38 ton crane was required to safely remove it. The limb being hoisted in the picture is about 20″ in diameter and 45 feet long. Please give us a call…
DetailsThese pictures show crabapples visible from our clients property. The picture on the left shows what heavy Spring and Summer rainfall can do to an ornamental tree species sensitive to foliar fungal diseases. The ornamental apple on the left is pruned and thinned regularly as well as covered under a disease treatment program. The other…
DetailsAll seeds require moisture and a certain temperature range before they begin to germinate. Once the germination process has begun, if conditions change, the seed or new sprout is vulnerable and can die. If the seed or sprout dries out — it dies out. Your mission then, is to provide adequate moisture at all times. The…
DetailsClimber getting into beautiful Minnesota Fall Colors to install dynamic support to the co-dominant stem of tree to give supplemental support to keep the tree healthy.
DetailsIf you have ever seen a busy college campus we all know that many pedestrians can wander into our work zone unexpectedly. During a recent reduction prune on (2) Black Walnut trees, we designed a great drop zone. As you can see in the photo below, we delineated a clear drop zone with drop zone…
DetailsHomeowners, who strive to keep their lawn green all season long, know that it is quite the challenge especially during those hot summer months. There are many obstacles to overcome and having a watchful eye on the lawn with consistency is key. Here are a few tips on how to have the best lawn in…
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