What are you doing today? Well, if you're in the Grandview, Missouri area, stop by and visit us at Cartwright Tree Care.

Hosting yet another great event, Cartwright Tree Care invites you to their Open House, Monday, November 12th.

Learn more about trees and shrubs, talk to someone who can give you real advice and answer and questions you might have. From how to best trim, prune your tree, to whether you should cut it, we will consult with your needs. We're also tree healthcare experts, so if you have a question on the health of your greenery or trees, we'll do our best to answer those. This open house also gives you the chance of learning more about what we do and how we can service your home!

So, what are you waiting for? Come visit us today for lunch!
13128 5th Street
Grandview MO 64030
From 1:00 to 2:00

Food and drink will be served.

Recent climate fluctuations, including drought in south-central Kansas, is having a devastating affect on the tree population in Wichita, according to the Kansas Forest Service. More than 6,000 trees are slated to be cut before year's end. The trees have been negatively impacted by root loss that began in 2008. And record-setting temperature swings and last winter's mild weather have unnerved the city's trees.

Turns out trees are our friends, and maybe even a way to increase our home's market value. CNN Money and Money Magazine recently reported that trees can increase the value of our real estate by as much as 10 percent. The Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers notes that the trees must be well-cared for to provide such benefits.

As nature tends to wind down in the fall season, most people are probably not thinking about their gardens. However, the fall season happens to be one of the best times of the year to prepare your garden for a spring full of gorgeous blooms. Tulips are a great flower to plant in the fall as the following months will allow plenty of time for the bulbs to establish themselves in your garden prior to the arrival of spring. Listed below are 3 important things to take into consideration when planting fall tulips courtesy of The Daily Green:

The holidays are all about starting traditions with your family, and one of the most common ways to ring in the Halloween season is to visit a Kansas City pumpkin patch. While it can be a lot of fun to let the kids pick their favorite pumpkins from a wide selection of choices, the experience can be even more memorable if they are given the opportunity to grow their own pumpkins. Another advantage to growing your own pumpkins is that several of them are generally produced from one plant, providing plenty of pumpkins for homemade pies, muffins, and other seasonal treats. Clean Air Gardening offers some helpful gardening tips when growing your own pumpkin for Halloween:

One of the first things that comes to mind with the fall season is the beautiful foliage, which ineviditably ends up scattered across our lawns, driveways, and streets. To keep your landscape looking its best this fall, periodically rake up your leaves and dispose of them. Surprisingly, many people do not know how to correctly and efficiently bag leaves. Included below are some simple step-by-step instructions to bag leaves the proper way courtesy of Instructables:

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The University of Missouri reports that Ozark County, MO recently saw a fire ant infestation in out-of-state hay. The tiny stinging insects favor warmer weather, and are found in hay imported from the Southeastern U.S. However, they could potentially set up colonies in southern Missouri, where winters are milder. Here are some of the threats of fire ants:

When you gaze out your window or look out of your car in traffic, which species of tree do you like to see?

And which season shows your favorite tree in all its glory?

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