For those of us who spend lots of time outdoors throughout the fall and winter, we understand the importance of using good protective skin creams to “lock in moisture” during the cold months. And what’s good for us is good for our greenery – especially the evergreens, whose leaves are exposed to the elements all…
DetailsThis image shows severe yellowing of needles on the interior of a Blue Spruce. The yellowing of the needles is a sign that the roots of the tree are heavily impacted by one of several possible issues that are affecting the tree’s ability to grow healthy roots. In this case, a portion of the tree’s…
DetailsOperation Leader wearing our Com System. Each member of our General Tree Care crew wears a com system. This allows the crew to stay in constant communication at a speaking level. The benefit is it increases safety and efficiency on the job site.
DetailsDuring a recent inventory performed by the SavATree Consulting group, Matt Weibel one of the Registered Consulting Arborists at SavATree found issues with cable maintenance on a Norway Maple. One of the most overlooked parts of installing cables is inspecting/adjusting them after installation. In this case, the image above depicts a dynamic tree save cable…
DetailsTrees 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…
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