Kansas City is known to be the "city within a forest" for its marvelous cityscape sitting hilltop, surrounded by beautiful urban landscaping. That is not all when it comes to our cities miraculous beauty, with "12,000 acres of parkland including 220 parks, 29 lakes, 100+ miles of trails and bikeways, hundreds of athletic fields and tennis courts, 61 picnic shelters, five golf courses and four museums. Scenic boulevards and parkways crisscross the city, where fountains and ornamental structures surprise and delight" as stated by the Kansas City Missouri Parks and Recreation Department.

The best thing about all of our parks and trails is that they are all connected! You can start at the Missouri river and bike or walk all the way to Cartwright Tree Care's Grandview Missouri office, or all over the city for 100 miles! Here is a map of our biking trails and all of the connections provided by Kansas City Missouri Public Works Department!

Our parks are on a level of their own, filled with vibrant trees, glistening fountains and rich history. One of our favorite parks and this was hard to choose is Loose Park. It is one of the oldest, significantly historical parks in our city. The park is about 75-acres and is a landmark for the "Battle at Westport" 

It is satisfying when your plants first start to fill in, but all too soon they take over and your little trees and bushes become luscious giants. Before you start rethinking your entire landscape display and start all over, consider the following 5 ways to keep your unruly trees and bushes manageable and look better immediately, with little effort. These ideas will not make the routine maintenance on your trees go away, but they will help them maintain their health and vigor throughout the summer months.

Trees have the power to increase property values in Kansas City, improve air quality, reduce household energy costs, improve water quality and more according to the Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. When trees are present in our everyday Kansas City landscapes it’s easy to forget just how significant they are to all of our lives. Trees of the right variety placed properly and cared for professionally provide enormous benefits and have significant economic, environmental and societal value.

Planting a tree is a long term investment, that if chosen wisely, will provide a lifetime of beauty to Kansas City lawns and add valuable curb appeal to the overall home.

You don’t necessarily have to sell your home to see a return on your tree planting investment. Fully grown trees provide shade cover that significantly reduces energy bills. According to the USDA Forest Service, when trees are planted and positioned effectively around a home, they can reduce air conditioning needs by 30 percent.

Finally, the actual planting of the tree will require experience and precision. Planting a tree too close to a home or structure can result in root infiltration, and planting a tree too far away will reduce the potential for energy savings.

Additional benefits from planting trees include privacy, noise reduction and the creation of an atmosphere friendly to wildlife. Trees also are proven to lower stress and anxiety — your backyard oasis will be quiet, peaceful and therapeutic.

Invest in your property by planting trees — boost your curb appeal, reduce your energy bill and see a return on the costs in the future. Cartwright Tree Care does not offer expert tree planting services but  — if you call our office at 816-965-6758 we can refer you to a tree planting specialist in Kansas City.

We present you with an endless amount of ways to re-purpose trees that were removed or limbs that were trimmed from your Kansas City landscaping.. Whether you want to save money, personalize your home, or you don't like to see things go to waste, these examples make fascinating decorations or conversation pieces for your humble abode!

With so many tree service companies in Kansas City, you may be asking yourself, "How do I choose the right company for my trees?" "What questions do I ask?" and finally, "What sets Cartwright Tree Care apart from the rest?"

So today is the day! We are finally announcing the winner of the lightsaber giveaway, our crew has been patiently waiting to spill the beans!  

Many Kansas City home owners maintain no tree care budget. Unexpected "tree emergencies" pop-up out of no where and money must be scraped together last-minute to pay. Placing many families under a financial burden. It's even worse when the issue results in damage to the home or the property that could have been prevented.