Last week we discussed the importance of keeping your trees adequately watered, especially now that we are entering the hottest months of the year. As you’re probably well aware, water is essential for a tree’s growth and development. Did you know that mulch can help your trees retain that water and keep their roots moist?

In the summer, we seem to appreciate those shade trees in our yards more than ever. They block out the sun, and sometimes offer a bit of relief from the heat. However, to enjoy the shade they provide, it’s important to take proper care of your shade trees, and it’s especially important to make sure that they receive adequate amounts of water.

When global warming is mentioned, we often hear about the negative effects it can have on the environment as opposed to what we can do to respond to it. However, a recent study led by Jerry Melillo of the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) showed for the first time that warmer temperatures can stimulate the amount of carbon stored in trees as woody tissue.

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Cartwright Tree Care is looking to add a new salesperson to our team! The ideal candidate is one who is motivated, confident, energetic, and customer service oriented. If you’ve got the skills, we will give you the support and training you need to be successful!

Since it is Friday, we thought it would be fun to post a little tree trivia here on our blog. Today we’re going to tell you all about the Missouri state tree – the flowering dogwood! Here are some facts about this tree, which probably displays its beauty in many of your yards.

Two scientists from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have possibly found the genes for resistance to Dutch elm disease within a hidden population of American elms. According to Science Daily, botanist Alan T. Whittenmore and geneticist Richard T. Olsen have discovered a certain population of American elms that are very resistant to Dutch elm disease exists in the wild.

We enjoy being a part of Facebook, as it helps us spread the word about everything that’s going on at Cartwright Tree Care, as well as how you can keep your trees healthy and looking great! We currently have 80 fans, which is awesome! We would love to reach 100 fans over the weekend, so we’re calling on all of our blog readers and Facebook fans to help us out.