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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In caring for your landscape this spring, it’s important that you include an evaluation of potential tree diseases that are affecting your landscape. Below we cover four common diseases that heavily affect Minnesota. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1653234336171{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”] Dutch Elm Disease (DED) [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Dutch Elm Disease (DED), which first hit St. Paul in 1961,…

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Bronze Birch Borer (BBB) is a tree pest that can cause major damage for those in the northern United States, including Minnesota.

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Sooner or later (hopefully sooner), Minnesota’s trees, shrubs and bushes will begin to bloom and add color to what has been a dull winter landscape. After remaining dormant through the winter trees develop their bright green leaves, indicating the presence of spring and chlorophyll. As trees enter their growing seasons (spring and summer), chlorophyll uses…

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Part of our role as tree owners is knowing and understanding conditions that could negatively affect their health. Dutch Elm Disease (DED), which first hit St. Paul in 1961, is an important tree disease to know about if you live in Minnesota. Communities, such as St. Paul, often have a proactive, community approach to DED….

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Minnesotans weren’t sure if it would happen or not, but it finally did. The snow is starting to melt and signs of spring are appearing. Once the ground is completely clear, you might want to add a tree or two to your property. We’ve put together some key points that are often overlooked when people…

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Believe it or not, spring is on its way. And while it’s hard to imagine our Minnesota landscape without even a hint of snow, we need to start thinking about the things that will affect the health of our trees, such as tree pests. It is important to be aware of some of the common…

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When you hear “tree disease” you may think of the roots, trunk and branches being affected, but what about the leaves? Certain disease can directly target your tree’s leaves, damaging its overall health and appearance. Luckily, spring is the best time to treat leaf diseases. That’s why it’s important to know the different types, how…

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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…

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How can you tell whether or not to remove a tree from your property? We encourage maintaining the foliage on your landscape, but tree removal is sometimes necessary for the safety of your family and your property. Winter can be an ideal time to remove trees because there is better access to areas around the…

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We have yet to see the worst of winter in Minnesota—even after hitting 20 degrees below zero temperatures. 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…

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