As the sun beats down and the temperatures rise, your trees are gearing up for their own summer adventure. Just like us, they need a little extra care and attention during the warmer months to thrive and flourish. Join us as we embark on a journey through the world of tree services available during the summer months.

As the warm embrace of summer approaches Kansas City, so too does the possibility of severe storms that can wreak havoc on your trees. Protecting your trees from summer storms is paramount to safeguarding your property and ensuring the safety of your loved ones. In this guide, we'll delve into the critical steps you can take to prepare your trees for the upcoming Kansas City summer storms while emphasizing the importance of seeking professional tree services for comprehensive care.

Kansas City has recently been facing a new epidemic. No, we're not talking about a new type of flu or virus. We’re talking pests here. In the past few years, the Emerald Ash Borer has become quite invasive and we are seeing more and more property owners being affected by these pests.

Trees enhance every property with beauty, shade, tranquility, and best of all home value. Also, trees can be very beneficial to keep healthy, that is why it’s crucial to learn as much as you can about tree maintenance for your property! The arbor consultants at Cartwright Tree Care pride themselves in their ability to help education their local Kansas City Metro neighbors about tree health and safety! 

We are well into the growing season, and our trees are pleased to show off their beautiful appearance in Kansas City. Our urban streets are lined with voluptuous trees - bringing back that magical feel to our already fantastic city!

But wait, are those curling leaves? What is that flying around? Do those look like holes in the bark? Why are the leaves brown? Why are all the needles dropping? These are all questions that many homeowners in Kansas City ask during the spring and summer months when their trees are more susceptible to insects.

If you’ve seen something odd on your trees, or have found yourself muttering the questions above, Use the checklist below to pinpoint what insect- if any, could be damaging your trees and how to stop it.

As Americans, we place significance on trees, often naming streets after them -- Oak St., Elm St., Cherry Lane, Maple Ave., Cypress Blvd., Sycamore Dr., and so many more.

I've always wanted to live on Sycamore Dr. It just sounds so lovely and quaint. I picture kids riding bicycles down the sycamore tree-lined street, hopscotch and baseball games, neighborhood cookouts, and warm, cozy homes. I never imagined a tree crashing onto a house or a falling branch, whacking a kid off his bicycle.

But when torrential rain saturates the ground, gusting winds force the branches to sway back and forth, or when ice and snow send the limbs sagging, Do you worry, and run to the center of the house whenever you hear a loud crack thinking, "Who is next"? 

How do we know if our birch, elms, maples, oaks, willows, sycamores, Bradford's, ashes, and other urban trees that beautify our urban Kansas City landscape throughout the seasons, will safely co-exist with pedestrians and our property when the weather rages?

In Kansas City, warm summer days are the best time to relax in the backyard and enjoy summer activities, like a BBQ with the family. It is essential to prepare your trees for the summer to keep the landscape healthy and your property/family safe.