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Pruning in Fall is a Myth: Know When You Should Really Prune

Written by Cartwright on November 28, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare

For some reason, there’s a misconception that the best time to prune your trees is during the fall. This is actually not true. In fact, this is the worst time to prune your trees. This is because trees heal slower when pruned in the fall and decay fungi spreads their spores more during this time of the year. The following are a few tips on when you should prune your trees.

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What Your Fruit Trees Need in Colder Weather

Written by Cartwright on November 26, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare, Tree Maintenance

There’s nothing quite like having fruit trees on your property, especially during the spring and summer seasons when they not only improve your property’s curb appeal but also yield delicious fruits! However, you will need to take care of them, especially during the colder seasons. The following are a few tips for doing so:

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How to Handle Victims of the Emerald Ash Borer in Kansas City

Written by Cartwright on November 21, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare

There has been a serious problem with a specific type of beetle recently – the emerald ash borer. It’s been attacking ash trees throughout numerous states, including Kansas City. If you property has ash trees that have been affected by the emerald ash borer, then you’ll need to have it removed.

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Planting Native Trees and Other Tips to Help Kansas City Birds Survive the Winter

Written by Cartwright on November 10, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare, Tree Maintenance

One of the great things about nature is the wildlife living within it. There’s nothing quite like hearing the song of birds, whether you’re out in the woods or you’re in the middle of the city. However, now that winter is right around the corner, you may be hearing less of them. One way to keep them around is by planting trees in Kansas City.

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Ignore These Myths for Strong Trees During Fall

Written by Cartwright on November 07, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare

When it comes to tree care and garden care in general, there tends to be a ton of advice out there. Unfortunately, it’s not difficult to run across advice that isn’t true. The following are a few myths about keeping your trees strong during the fall that you’ll want to avoid:

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Tips for Healthy Tree Planting This Fall

Written by Cartwright on November 03, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare

If you’re looking for ways to improve the curb appeal of your property this fall, then one of the best ways you can do this is by planting a tree. The following are a few tips to help you plant a healthy tree this fall:

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What You Can Learn From a Tree

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

Believe it or not, but the trees in Kansas City are much more than natural décor. Trees are essential to our way of life in more than one way. Trees can even help us to embrace happiness in our lives by acting as a symbol of strength.

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10 Small Ornamental Trees Perfect for a Kansas City Yard

Written by Cartwright on October 09, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare

Not everybody has a giant yard in which they can plant numerous trees. Fortunately, there are plenty of smaller trees to choose from to help spruce up a smaller outdoor area. The following are 10 small trees that we highly recommend:

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Don't Worry About Yellowed Pine Needles in Fall

Written by Cartwright on October 02, 2014 . Posted in Tree Healthcare

If you have pine trees on your property, then you might have noticed some of the pine needles turning from green to yellow during the fall season. Don’t worry, it's probably nothing to worry about!

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Autumn is the Year's Second Big Tree-Planting Season

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

If you’re looking for ways to improve the curb appeal of your property, then there are few options better than planting a tree. Trees add a tranquil and scenic quality that few project other options come close to. Although many people think that spring is the best time of the year to plant trees, fall is actually a good time to plant trees as well.

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