The Cartwright Tree Care motto is “Beautifying Kansas City One Tree at a Time” and we truly believe in that motto. Beauty is such an under-rated element in all of our lives and we believe that the Kansas City area could use a lot more. Since we specialize in trees and have an amazing team of highly trained tree experts, we use our knowledge to teach and serve those who are looking to make their little corner of the city a more beautiful place for them and for their families.

Yard work tends to be a dirty word in many Kansas City households and we aim to change that pattern by sharing some ways that Spring tree care in Kansas City can make your life better.

Though Kansas City is best known for its fountains, we believe that some of the most beautiful and interesting trees are growing right here in our city and as we begin to explore Spring tree care in Kansas City, we want to share a few interesting things you might not know.

This probably isn’t your first Spring in Kansas City and we certainly hope that it won’t be your last. As Spring quickly approaches we turn our minds to things like yard work, landscaping and keeping the bugs away from our lawns so we can enjoy a little bit more time outdoors before the heat of summer comes raging in.

The trees on your property are most vulnerable during winter storms. If a winter storm has hit your area and damaged one or more of your property’s trees, there are a few things that you should do. The following are the steps you can take to treat a damaged tree:

As we enter Fall, our landscapes turn from bright hues of green to shades of golden yellow, amber, and burnt orange.  Our trees are going to sleep for the winter while a few pesky insects sneak in for their demise!  

While these insects rarely do any damage, it is good to know a few facts and some good ways to spot and control them!  

Trees need to have regular care in order to maintain their health. Part of this care requires you to keep your trees well fed with the use of fertilizer. Fertilizer will help trees grow stronger so that they can fight off disease and pests. The following are a few tips on how to fertilize a tree: