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What it Means if You See Green Stuff Growing on Your Trees

Written by Cartwright on January 30, 2015 . Posted in Tree Healthcare

Keeping an eye on the visual appearance of your trees is something you should do regularly in order to make sure that they are healthy. Every once in a while, you may notice something odd. For instance, what’s going on if your trees have green stuff growing on them? Is this a cause for concern?

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5 Small Trees Perfect for Planting Near Your Home in Kansas City

Written by Cartwright on January 26, 2015 . Posted in Tree Healthcare, Tree Maintenance

Adding trees to your landscape is a great way to improve your property’s curb appeal. Of course, there are a lot of things to consider when choosing what kind of tree to plant, such as size and location. The following are 5 smaller trees that are perfect for planting on your property in Kansas City:

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How the Shape of a Tree's Leaf Can Protect It From Ice

Written by Cartwright on January 22, 2015 . Posted in Tree Healthcare

As you probably know, the winter is a time of year when your trees are more exposed to harsh weather, such as rain, snow and ice. Some types of trees are incredibly vulnerable to these elements – especially ice. What you may not have known is that their vulnerability is often determined by the shape of their leaves.

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After a Winter Storm, There Are Some Things You Can Do for Damaged Trees

Written by Cartwright on January 19, 2015 . Posted in Tree Healthcare, Emergency Storm Work

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

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Leaves Still Stuck to Your Trees? This Video Explains Why

Written by Cartwright on January 16, 2015 . Posted in Tree Healthcare

Winter has finally arrived. If you couldn’t tell by the dropping temperatures, then you could probably tell from the bare trees. However, you may have noticed that not all leaves have fallen from their trees yet. If some of the trees on your property still have their leaves, don’t worry – this is normal.

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Take Care of the Old Trees on Your Property: They Can Be Valuable

Written by Cartwright on January 12, 2015 . Posted in Tree Healthcare

Improving the curb appeal of your property is an important factor in keeping up the property’s value as well as helping to provide a positive first impression for anyone that comes onto your property. One way to do this is by planting trees as soon as you purchase the property as well as maintaining the trees that are already growing there.

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Trees That Burst in Frozen Weather May Not Suffer Much Damage

Written by Cartwright on December 29, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare

When a tree partially freezes in the winter, there’s a risk that it could burst in the same manner that a frozen plumbing pipe might. This is because when water freezes, it expands. Since fluids are being carried throughout the tree, they will expand if frozen, causing the tree to burst. Fortunately, if this occurs, they may not be as damaged as you might think.

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Keep Your Shrubs Safe From Harsh Winter Winds

Written by Cartwright on December 22, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare

Winter weather can be a little bit harsh on plant life. Because of this, you’ll want to take extra precautions when caring for your trees and shrubs. The following are a few tips to help you keep your shrubs safe from the harsh winds of winter:

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Types of Cold Weather Damage to Watch Out for in Your Trees

Written by Cartwright on December 18, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare, Tree Maintenance

The colder weather of winter tends to have an effect on everything, including the trees! The following are some types of cold damage that you should look out for this winter when caring for your property’s trees:

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Trees Are Predicting a Harsh Winter

Written by Cartwright on December 12, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare

It looks like we’re in store for a pretty harsh winter. How do we know this? Because the trees are telling us this, that’s how! That’s right, you can actually predict the weather by paying attention to what the trees – specifically persimmon trees, have to tell you.

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