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Late Winter Pruning

We appear to be rounding the corner into spring a bit early here in SW Missouri. That puts us into the late stages of availability for late winter pruning.  Many trees benefit from being pruned just before winter ends. There are a number of reasons for this, which we will cover in this article, but… Read More »Late Winter Pruning

Why Not Pruning Sealer?

The average person who hasn’t been confronted with information about how trees compartmentalize their ‘wounds’, it would be a pretty natural reaction to be concerned about all of the sap dripping out, as if the tree were losing its life blood.

Great Summer Swimming Holes

We occasionally take time off from cutting trees, and were inspired by a quick trip we took to Pomme de Terre last weekend to find a good swimming hole. The lake was flooded, but we managed to get in the water in a very unlikely spot off of a state RV park. It was so… Read More »Great Summer Swimming Holes

DIY STUMP REMOVAL

What do you do after the tree is gone, and all that is left is a stump that might take years, even decades to rot away at nature’s speed? While you could have us grind the stump under ground level, you may just want to save the money for something else! Stump removal is a… Read More »DIY STUMP REMOVAL

Your 2019 Winter Storm Readiness Checklist

Winter storms are a common occurrence in southwest Missouri, perhaps not ones of the magnitude of the ice storm of ‘07, but we’re likely to have some sort of winter weather every year. We’ve put a quick checklist together to help you prepare for any inclement weather we may experience this year: Bottled Water This… Read More »Your 2019 Winter Storm Readiness Checklist

Why is it Better to Trim my Trees in the Winter?

You might heard that pruning during late winter is better for your trees. In this post, we’re going to explore some of the reasons for this with you, as well as some exceptions and some problems to keep your eye out for. We’ll start off with a simple list of reasons, and then we’ll explain… Read More »Why is it Better to Trim my Trees in the Winter?

Is Your Tree Hazardous?

Trees most often give telltale signs when they are unhealthy or weak. Knowing some of the most common signs can help you as a homeowner take good stewardship of your property, preventing further damage, expense, and trouble.

Ornamental Tree Monster

Not all ornamental trees are small, and all of them require some level of pruning to cause them to keep their pretty shape. Don’t let the tree you planned on being small and pretty to become a monster!

The secret to mulching trees effectively

If you learn how to mulch effectively, you will improve your tree and landscaping experience in many ways.  You will improve the beauty of your landscape and the health of your tree, as well as reducing some of the work that you have to do, like watering and fertilizing.  It is, however, very important that it… Read More »The secret to mulching trees effectively

Plant a Bradford pear for me

While Bradford pears are quick growing ornamental trees that have beautiful flowers in the spring and colorful leaves in the fall, you may want to think twice before planting one in your yard.