What could be more enticing than a pub located in the hollow of a tree? Sunland Baobab, a 6000-year-old tree from South Africa, not only has a bar built within its trunk, but also boasts a wine cellar within it. The tree has two hollow trunks which are connected by a narrow passage, making it spacious enough to house up to 15 people at a time.

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" 

Summer brings more opportunities for outdoor activities around the house. Whether you’re spending time tending to your property or just planning a “staycation” in your own backyard, BBQ, pool party, or fireside fiesta with friends and family, consider these outdoor safety measures.

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.