When it comes to caring for your shrubs, it is essential to prune properly. There are a huge number of reasons why you should make sure that you prune your shrubs. First of all, pruning helps to promote flowering. Secondly, doing so reduces pests. Last but not least, pruning contributes to the health of a plant. The following are a few pruning tips to keep in mind:

Unstable or weak trees can be dangerous to people and property alike. Keep an eye out for tree hollows and other warning signs that tell you that a tree may need to be removed from your yard in Kansas City.

The best shrubs for a garden are those that are easy to care for and make a statement. For fantastic shrubs that will give your yard a bright burst of color, try these unique shrubbery options.

While you may be tempted to care for your own trees this summer, if you don't know what you are doing, it can be dangerous work. Avoid accidents and potential injury and leave the yard work to our tree care specialists.

Conifers are a great way to add texture and structure to any garden or landscape. Choose the right conifer for your yard with these conifer landscaping tips.

Each spring, when the snow is thawing, allergy experts start making predictions about the spring allergy season. In many years the predictions might be accurate, but there really is no reliable way to predict exact pollen counts from trees in Kansas City based upon winter weather. Nonetheless, winter weather does impact pollen counts.

Emerald Ash Borer season has returned, and this non-native insect that attacks and kills thousands of ash trees every year is back in business. It was first discovered in 2002 and has since moved to Northern Plains states like Kansas. Here is what you need to know about tree healthcare and Emerald Ash Borer.

Why do we always want it all? We want lots of shopping options, great urban housing like lofts and townhomes, but then we also demand nearby green spaces filled with towering trees. While often these trees are lush and full, it can be a challenge for them to survive in many of our smog, noisy, and crowded urban environments.

As our overall population continues to grow, more housing, manufacturing, and retail space becomes necessary. This results towering skyscrapers, acres of paved infrastructure, and the deforestation of trees and other beneficial greenery. Yet many people wonder, can trees remove pollution from cities and urban centers?

Once again it's that time of year when homeowners begin worrying about the weather. Droughts have been becoming more common around the US and are a major concern. Here are some great tips on preparing your trees now to withstand longer periods without water.