In Kansas City, warm summer days are the best time to relax in the backyard and enjoy summer activities, like a BBQ with the family. It is essential to prepare your trees for the summer to keep the landscape healthy and your property/family safe.
The best time to prune or trim trees and shrubs is late winter when they’re in a dormant state. Pruning during the dormant season is optimal because: The wounds heal much faster, keeping the plant strong and vibrant. There is also less risk of disease or pest infestation because there is less sap flowing.
It turns out money does grow on trees. Well, sorta. Studies show that trees can increase a home's total value by as much as 15%. Plus, trees can save you money on utilities, improve your quality of life, provide privacy, noise control and much more. Planting trees are one of the few home improvements you can make that not only adds value immediately but also increases in value as the years go by; while interior decor and design concepts regularly go out of style and mechanical systems wear down, plants grow fuller and more robust as the years go by.
As a Midwesterner, I grew up with the summer thunderstorm, and now and then, I like a good summer storm. Do you like a good summer storm? ( I can smell it now!)
What You Need To Know About Oak Wilt in Kansas City
Winter was brutal this year, with a snow days for 5 consecutive weeks! All that heavy snow and ice we experienced caused some damage to our beautiful lush Kansas City trees. The weaker trees in your yard tend to suffer the worst damage as a result of a winter filled with snow and ice.
Spring Tree Inspection & What You Want To Look For
Spring is right around the corner, or at least we think it is! Inspecting your trees for winter damage in the early spring will allow you to dodge storm season without any damage and to reap the full benefits of the growing season!
The past winter storms and the current strong winds can cause a ton of damage to your trees and have the potential to become a hazard to your home or pedestrians. Before spring arrives, we suggest scheduling a spring tree inspection to ensure that your trees are in tip-top shape for the growing and storm season.
If you're a do-it-yourselfer, then download our Spring Tree Care Guide for Kansas City! Otherwise, read below!
