Paying attention to the canopy and visible parts of a tree is not the only way to maintain tree health and vigor. Make sure you’re not overlooking how a tree…
Chances are the Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) is growing somewhere on or near your landscape. You’ll recognize it by its dark colored berries and four-petaled fragrant flower, which blooms in…
A well-maintained home landscape does not have to be time-consuming or expensive. Proactive tree maintenance now will prevent expensive, corrective measures own the road. Here are three simple strategies to…
Tree failures are one of the most dangerous consequences of severe weather in Wisconsin. Hazardous trees can be a risk to human life and personal property. Many of these hazards,…
Did you know a dead tree that is not a threat to people or property can be a useful tool in nature? Many creatures and living organisms look to these…
For the second time in recent years, we visited the unborn and infant section of Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee for a Day of Service. This time, four of our…
Snow and trees create a beautiful display during our coldest time of year. While there’s always concern about the impact of snowfall, they can co-exist quite well. • Snow protects…
Each year, trees lose their leaves and go dormant during the winter months. But this “quiet” time doesn’t mean our tree care experts put away their tools for the season….
There are many reasons to select a new tree for planting. Do you want it to serve a specific purpose in your landscape? Perhaps you are hoping to attract a…
Co-existing with insects and bacteria benefits the natural state of our environment. But there’s a fine line between a healthy number of pests scampering about and a devastating outbreak that…