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Tree Maintenance

The importance of winter tree care

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.…

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Homeowners

Checklist for choosing trees

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…

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Tree & Plant Health Care

Help reduce tree pests and diseases

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…

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Consulting & Appraisals Tree & Plant Health Care

My tree was struck by lightning. Can it survive?

ATE field crews recently responding to customer calls found this honey locust tree (pictured) on a residential property after strong storms ripped through Greenfield. A lightning strike blew the bark…

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Tree Maintenance

When should a tree be removed?

Spring and early summer are excellent times to get reacquainted with your landscape as you prepare for yard cleanup and planting. We recommend taking this opportunity to get a good…

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Careers

Career opportunities take root

Nick Seib is up front about pursuing work in the field of arboriculture. “If people are interested, there are jobs available.” The ISA Certified Arborist joined ATE four years ago,…

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Professionalism

The importance of hiring a professional arborist

Any time of year, they come knocking. Door-to-door salespeople claiming to be professional arborists will offer to remove trees that they incorrectly diagnose as dead or diseased and provide other…

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Planting

10 best trees for Wisconsin landscapes

Did you know that maple and ash trees make up more than 40% of Wisconsin’s urban forest? Emerald ash borer (EAB) wiped out thousands of ash trees in recent years,…

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