Jim Ostvig | June 2, 2019 | Beyond Tree Care, Blog, Pruning and Trimming, Safety, Tree Care

How to Choose the Best Certified Arborist

In your quest to have the ultimate landscape, you may find that you need to call on a certified arborist. But with so many options, how do you select one?

Jim Ostvig | April 15, 2019 | Beyond Tree Care, Blog, Tree Care, Tree Planting

How Do We Start A Tree Planting Activity

Tree planting key points. Plant trees the right way.

Jim Ostvig | March 31, 2019 | Beyond Tree Care, Blog, Tree Care

All About Certified Arborists

What is a certified arborist and what sets them apart from other tree care professionals? Learn more about how to become and choose a certified arborist and its benefits.

Jim Ostvig | March 30, 2019 | Blog, Spring, Tree Disease and Pests

Common Spring Leaf Diseases

Not sure whether or not a tree on your property has a leaf disease? Ostvig Tree Care can diagnose and treat diseases, so contact us today.

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Jim Ostvig | March 16, 2019 | Blog, Tree Care

If you frequent the sidewalks in your neighborhood, you’ve more than likely seen a tree with roots that have gone awry and have caused damage to a sidewalk or driveway. Your first thought may be, “Why don’t they get rid of that tree? It’s a hazard.” But cutting trees down because their roots are surfacing is not the only solution. Learn about the alternatives that will benefit both your neighborhood and the tree.

Jim Ostvig | December 25, 2018 | Blog, Pruning and Trimming, Safety, Tree Care, Winter

How to Prevent Trees From Ice Damage

As we get closer to January, we will more often be putting our hands at ten and two, hoping that we don’t hit a patch of black ice. That ice we’re watching out for is the same culprit doing damage to our trees each year.

Jim Ostvig | December 13, 2018 | Blog, Tree Care, Winter

Buying and Caring For Christmas Trees

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about your tree (if you haven’t already). Decorating Christmas trees has been a tradition since 1510, but with roughly 350 million trees growing on 15,000 U.S. tree farms, getting a refresher course on how to care for and buy trees couldn’t hurt. Review these points before and after buying your tree so you can focus on enjoying it with your loved ones.

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Jim Ostvig | June 24, 2018 | Blog, Summer, Tree Care

How To Avoid Drought and Tree Stress

Find out more about how to prevent tree stress during dry periods using these tips.

Jim Ostvig | May 6, 2018 | Beyond Tree Care, Blog, Spring, Tree Planting, Tree Types

Colorful Spring Trees

It is spring time again and you will now see Minnesota’s trees, shrubs and bushes blooming and adding color to what has been a dull winter landscape. We’ve put together a list of some of the breeds that can be found in Minnesota and how to spot them by appearance—particularly their flowers.

Jim Ostvig | April 29, 2018 | Blog, Spring, Tree Planting

All About Tree Nursery

This blog is some helpful information on tree nurseries and points to keep on mind as you review your options when going to tree nursery or plant nursery to purchase some tree seedlings for planting this spring or summer.