It certainly has been a long winter, and if you think all the snow has been hard on you, consider that your trees are literally holding the weight of all that snow and ice on their branches. It's no wonder that so many trees are lost to snow damage that causes significant breakage. But, just because your evergreen is broken doesn't mean it's not possible to save.

Extreme weather in Kansas City is not uncommon. Ice, snow, wind, and rain mixed in with a few tornadoes here and there are a normal part of life. However, as a homeowner or business owner you may want to know how to protect your investment from fallen trees during these extreme weather patterns.

Trees, like all living things, are susceptible to death and disease. Although our Kansas City trees are strong and can withstand many diseases, some diseases can spell the end. Trees that become too affected by a disease need to be removed so that they don’t infect other nearby Kansas City trees or become a hazard to your home, but it's important to know the difference between a dead tree and one that is merely sick.