Jim Ostvig | June 18, 2023 | Blog, Summer, Tree Disease and Pests

About Summer Leaf Drop

?? Heads up, tree lovers! During July and August, Crabapples, ornamental pears, and ash trees may experience leaf loss due to infections caused by apple scab, apple rust, pear scab, and anthracnose. These fungal diseases target young leaves in early spring, and unfortunately, there are no effective treatments to stop the leaf loss at this stage of the season. Stay informed and learn more about summer leaf drop here: https://ostvigtreedev.wpenginepowered.com/about-summer-leaf-drop/ ? #TreeCare #SummerLeafDrop #FungalDiseases

Jim Ostvig | May 21, 2023 | Beyond Tree Care, Blog, Tree Types

Black Willow in Marine on St. Croix is Officially The Biggest of Its Kind in The Country

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A black willow tree in Marine on St. Croix has been named national champion, bigger than any other known example of the species in the United States. Last year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources declared the tree the state winner. While it appeared to score higher than the previous national champion (tree size is…

Jim Ostvig | December 29, 2022 | Beyond Tree Care, Blog, Tree Care, Tree Types

St. Croix Valley willow tree declared the biggest in Minnesota — and probably America

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Last winter, forester John Goodfellow and a crew of volunteers counted the trees along the streets of Marine on St. Croix. All 925 of them. They froze their fingers recording the species and size in a digital database. The volunteers were assessing the value of the “urban forest” and helping prepare for its future….

Jim Ostvig | May 19, 2022 | Blog, Tree Care

Understanding Tree Watering Systems

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You may think watering your trees is a job best done by Mother Nature but, if you want the trees in your landscape to stay healthy, you will need to step in from time to time. Watering your trees is an essential part of the tree care process and will better prepare your trees to…

Jim Ostvig | April 25, 2022 | Blog

Ostvig T-Rex – Safest and Best System for Tree Removal

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Jim Ostvig | September 22, 2019 | Blog, Pruning and Trimming, Tree Care

How Much Does It Cost To Remove A Tree?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The average cost of tree removal ranges from $100 to $2,000. These are the factors considred in estimating the costs: tree size, tree height and thickness, complexity of the work needed like the proximity of tree to structures and power lines, and tree condition. If the tree has already fallen to the ground, then the…

Jim Ostvig | August 4, 2019 | Beyond Tree Care, Blog

Tree Quotes

[vc_row][vc_column][dt_fancy_title title=”A collection of quotes about and with trees.” title_size=”h2″ title_color=”title”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4603″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=”treequotetext”]Until you dig a hole, you plant a tree, you water it and make it survive, you haven’t done a thing. you are just talking. Wangari Maathai[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4604″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=”treequotetext”]Love is like a tree, it grows of its…