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.

Cartwright Tree Care's Spring Tree Care Tips

For a few months now, we've been lamenting about the chilly air surrounding us. We've found ourselves dreaming of cooler weather and brighter days that last longer! While some of us appreciate the gifts of winter, (giving seeds a period of rest to prepare for their new growth and letting any unhealthy plants die, naming a couple) many of us also seek to see spring's beautiful creations. This brings us to some spring tree care considerations! 

While spring has not quite sprung, we can feel her arrival as we head into March, the weather warms up a bit, and the frigid winter weather ebbs. At Cartwright Tree Care, this is a vital time for a few spring tree care tasks. Thus, you will do well to consider your plans for making sure your trees are in the best possible shape!

Hopefully your vision is one of vitality, optimally shaped trees and bushes, and an overall magnificently inviting landscape. How's that for a wonderfully planned outcome?! There will be necessary steps that you take to make it your reality. Perhaps you need to maintain existing plants, shrubs, and trees. You may need to have your trees pruned or take that task upon yourself. It is possible that you need to have some unsightly limbs removed. Whatever the case is for you, you'll do well to assure yourself that you have the necessary time, energy, and resources to put toward your spring tree care undertakings.

As these tasks can add up quickly and you may not be prepared to do them all, we want to let you know that Cartwright Tree Care is here to help. We know how lovely it is to see your plan come to fruition, so we take pride in helping you create a beautiful yard! Therefore, we offer some resources on our website that ought to help you learn about any skills you'll need, precautions to take, and the best methods for your spring tree care completion. Whether you need to hire our crew or not, we seek to make sure that you'll be able to sit back and enjoy your efforts when the work is done.

Cartwright Tree Care | A Premiere Choice for Tree Service in KC

Cartwright Tree Care is Ready to Take Care of Your Tree Damage Repair

We are well into snowy weather this year in the Kansas City area, folks. This means that we've seen quite a few snowflakes, had our fair share of bristling cold weather, seen plenty of frost on the ground, and probably had to take it easy on the road to avoid any slipping and sliding from black ice. It also means that your trees have been affected! Because of the harsher temperatures and accumulations of snowfall, trees become particularly vulnerable to damage at this time. We often see storms that compromise the health of our customers' trees. Because people can't just plan for the unexpected, we know we have to be able to help you if we want to live up to our vision of providing the best possible care. Allow us to share with you how Cartwright Tree Care plans to help you with your tree damage repair. 

So, what are you to do if you're going to keep on top of taking care of this issue? We believe that we can most certainly help. Cartwright Tree Care wants to remind you of our twenty four hour Emergency Response Service. Our team has been together for fifteen years. They have consistently responded to storm damage clean up calls in the area after major weather events. How does this work? Whenever the forecast holds predictions for a storm, our teams are put on alert. They stand ready and available to take care of any needed tree damage repair caused by limbs, debris, and other detritus that has fallen onto your home, car, or driveway.

All of this is very helpful. Right. Keep in mind, though, that it's not all that our Emergency Response Team can do. We will also have a Cartwright Tree Care expert assess your trees to find issues. Upon detecting any damage whatsoever, our expert will provide their diagnosis of impairment that the tree has sustained. But, they will not just stop there. Next, they will help you find the most cost-effective treatment options in order that your trees can be restored to health.

We hope that from your experience with Cartwright Tree Care, you take away the feeling of being given the best quality care. It is of utmost importance to us that we can assure you of quick response time because we know how beautiful it is to be sure that everything will be taken care of adequately. We always seek to provide a genuine "We Care" to assist you in repairing any damage at your home or business in the event of a weather-induced tree emergency. We look forward to hearing from you. Please, make sure to contact C.T.C. with your need for tree damage repair.

Getting Ready for the Holidays | Preparing A Christmas Tree

Tree Care in the Fall | Cartwright Tree Care's Tips for You

The leaves are splayed on the ground. You can see yellow, red, and orange. Perhaps even a little bit of green still pokes through. And, maybe a few leaves are dead. It's fall again. You're going to have to spend time out in the yard maintaining your property. Maybe you like doing this work, or maybe you find it dreadful. Either way, we want to encourage you to carry out these tips for your tree care in the fall, if nothing else. 

Should I Trim? | The Best Time for Your Oak and Elm Trees

Oak and elm trees are very sustainable trees with long lives and steady growth. Sounds nice, right? Yes! It is nice. Still, these trees can pose a few issues. 

A Dangerous Game | Underestimating the Importance of Tree Maintenance

The importance of tree maintenance, while noted on a regular basis, is often underestimated. Therefore, it is also overlooked. Time and time again this has proven to be a dangerous game for home-owners all over Kansas City. How do we know? We've helped many of our clients get out of these hairy situations. And, we have helped them to do so in a pinch.