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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…

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It’s doubtful that anyone would be surprised to know that deciduous (leafy) and coniferous trees react differently from each other during the cold winter months. One can easily identify that by appearance. But can you identify how trees prepare themselves, and how we might help them prepare, for the dropping temperatures? Whether it’s working on…

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If you have never had a tree removed from your landscape, you may assume that the stump removal will be included. This step is often in addition to the removal of the trunk and canopy, not wrapped into the package. There are many methods to remove the stump including burning or digging out the stump…

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One perk that comes with fall is the changing of leaves. Driving through virtually any part of Minnesota will give you the chance to see brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red on the trees, shrubs and bushes of our landscape. One question that crosses everyone’s mind during this season is, “Why do leaves change…

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The rules of tree work are in no specific order; the basics are vital for the health and livelihood of your trees. However, there are common misconceptions with some of these tasks including watering. It’s important to understand what these common errors are and why they should be avoided when caring for your landscape. Avoiding…

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Even with the multitude of benefits we have read and heard about in the case for including trees in our landscape, there are still skeptics who think this information is biased and from the mouths of “tree huggers.” If you’re one of these non-believers you may be surprised to learn about i-Tree, a software suite…

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When you think “fall tree care,” what typically comes to mind is one thing—raking. But your lawn and tree work should involve much more than that. To strengthen your trees after our dry summer, and prep them for our cold winter months, follow these helpful tips this fall. Avoid Fertilizing In the autumn months your…

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For our forestry to truly flourish, the entire community needs to understand the importance of tree care and the benefits of urban forestry. Tree City USA is a program created by the Arbor Day Foundation that aims to create and improve management systems of urban forestry. Roughly 3,400 communities have received the Tree City USA…

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When a big storm blows through a community, some trees are more prepared to handle high winds than others. A balanced canopy helps a tree withstand high winds but how does a tree attain that? Understanding why and how to prune your trees is crucial for their health and stability. Learn more about the importance…

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We’ve experienced a lot of heat over the past few weeks in Minnesota—and so have our trees. If your trees have sufficient mulching around the base, they may be healthier than those without. That is one reason why adding mulching to your tree landscaping routine is essential. Not sure where to start? We’ve put together…

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