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Types of Cold Weather Damage to Watch Out for in Your Trees

Written by Cartwright on December 18, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare, Tree Maintenance

The colder weather of winter tends to have an effect on everything, including the trees! The following are some types of cold damage that you should look out for this winter when caring for your property’s trees:

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Try This Fun Way of Lighting the Trees in Your Yard

Written by Cartwright on December 15, 2014 . Posted in News and events

The holiday season is finally here, which means that if you are looking for ways to get into the holiday spirit, then you should consider decorating the trees on your property with lights. The following is just one of many ways that you can add lights to your trees:

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Trees Are Predicting a Harsh Winter

Written by Cartwright on December 12, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare

It looks like we’re in store for a pretty harsh winter. How do we know this? Because the trees are telling us this, that’s how! That’s right, you can actually predict the weather by paying attention to what the trees – specifically persimmon trees, have to tell you.

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See Missouri's Largest Tree in Kessler Park

Written by Cartwright on December 08, 2014 . Posted in News and events

There are some absolutely beautiful trees in Kansas City. This is apparent from just taking a walk or a drive through town. But to see a truly astonishing tree, you’ll want to head down to Kessler Park, home of the biggest tree in the state.

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Why You Should Plant an Oak Tree in Kansas City

Written by Cartwright on December 05, 2014 . Posted in Tree Maintenance

If you’re looking for a way to improve your property, then one of the ways that you can do this is by planting an oak tree. The following are some of the many benefits that planting an oak tree will provide you with:

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Holiday Decorating Ideas to Make Use of Your Fallen Branches

Written by Cartwright on December 01, 2014 . Posted in News and events

Odds are you’ve dealt with storm damaged trees before. Have you ever wondered what to do with storm damaged trees besides having the branches and trees themselves professionally removed? Why not take some of the fallen branches in your yard and use them to decorate your home?

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Pruning in Fall is a Myth: Know When You Should Really Prune

Written by Cartwright on November 28, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare

For some reason, there’s a misconception that the best time to prune your trees is during the fall. This is actually not true. In fact, this is the worst time to prune your trees. This is because trees heal slower when pruned in the fall and decay fungi spreads their spores more during this time of the year. The following are a few tips on when you should prune your trees.

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What Your Fruit Trees Need in Colder Weather

Written by Cartwright on November 26, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare, Tree Maintenance

There’s nothing quite like having fruit trees on your property, especially during the spring and summer seasons when they not only improve your property’s curb appeal but also yield delicious fruits! However, you will need to take care of them, especially during the colder seasons. The following are a few tips for doing so:

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Good Replacement Trees for Dead or Dying Ash Trees

Written by Cartwright on November 24, 2014 . Posted in Tree Maintenance

The emerald ash borer that has left ash trees in Kansas and several of our neighboring states dead or dying is not leaving any time soon. If you have ash trees that have succumbed to this pest or simply want to remove the preemptively, there are a number of different types of trees to consider as replacements. The following are a few great alternative trees in Kansas City that we recommend:

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How to Handle Victims of the Emerald Ash Borer in Kansas City

Written by Cartwright on November 21, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare

There has been a serious problem with a specific type of beetle recently – the emerald ash borer. It’s been attacking ash trees throughout numerous states, including Kansas City. If you property has ash trees that have been affected by the emerald ash borer, then you’ll need to have it removed.

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