We've discussed several ways to prepare your trees for spring in recent weeks, and one thing we can’t forget to mention in preparation for spring is to store Cartwright Tree Care’s 24 Hour Emergency Response Number in your cell phone now if it’s not already there! The spring season typically brings about thunderstorms with lightning and high winds, which can cause extensive damage to your trees. In the event that a spring storm causes damage to your trees, Cartwright Tree Care’s Emergency Response Team is just a phone call away and ready to help you out.

Hot summers and frequent droughts are common occurrences in the Midwestern region of the U.S. These harsh climatic conditions leave pine trees, specifically non-native species, highly vulnerable to disease. Non-native Scots pines, which are often planted as windbreaks, are the most affected; often developing pine wilt, a disease that requires the assistance of a tree healthcare specialist to control the outbreak.

If you are a faithful follower of the Cartwright Tree Care Facebook page, then you probably noticed a few weeks ago that spring fertilizations are right around the corner. Although the official start of spring is still weeks away, it's important to begin preparing for the season now, and trees, like any other plant in your landscape, need proper fertilization in order to remain healthy.

In today’s climate of clear cutting an area whether for construction of homes, roads or a business center most people don’t take the time to stop and think what an important role trees have in our everyday life.

Did you know that Cartwright Tree Care has been certified with the state of Missouri as a Minority/Women owned business? In order to be eligible for this certification in Missouri, a business must be at least 51% owned by a minority and/or a women, and the minority/female owner must hold the highest position in the company, exercise direct control over daily and long-term decisions in management, policies, and operations of the business. The minority/female owner must also be a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted permanent resident.

With stormy weather recently affecting nearby states such as Arkansas, we thought it would be an appropriate time to remind all of our readers of how to deal with storm damaged trees. The following tips come from the Missouri Department of Conservation’s online pamphlet “Tree Care After Storms.”

Are you building a new home this year, or do you plan to do some remodeling that might include a home addition? If so, you most likely will have trees on your property that you’ll need to work around throughout the construction process, and it is important that you and the people working on your home take extra care when working around your trees, as trees are a very valuable asset to your property.

We have talked a lot in the past about the various issues the trees on your property may face, such as diseases and insect issues, but there have only been a few times that we have discussed some of the more common trees found throughout Missouri and the areas Cartwright Tree Care services. It is definitely helpful to have some knowledge about the trees on your property, so we are going to begin featuring a new tree each month on our blog. 

We talk a lot about how to care for your trees and the various issues that can cause harm to your trees. Today we wanted to turn the tables a little bit and tell you about some of the reasons we need trees and why they are so important.

We've mentioned several of the tree diseases that are quite common here in the Kansas City area before. These diseases can be very harmful to your trees, and can even kill them, if you don’t take action.