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You step outside after a powerful storm passes through your neighborhood. The wind has finally calmed, the rain has stopped, and you expect to see nothing more than scattered leaves and small branches across your yard. Instead, your stomach drops. A large tree is lying across your driveway. Or worse, it’s resting against your home, Read more

Many homeowners assume that once the leaves have fallen and temperatures drop, trees go completely dormant and require no attention during Minnesota’s long, harsh winters. It’s easy to understand why. Trees appear still and lifeless, their branches bare and quiet under layers of snow. However, while trees do slow their growth and conserve energy during Read more

After a storm has blown through town, there are usually a dozen things on your to-do list. You’ve got branches to pick up, patio furniture to retrieve, and maybe even shingles to check. However, one of the most important items that often gets overlooked is a tree inspection. While your trees might appear to be Read more

Here in Minnesota, our trees are susceptible to a range of diseases and pests that can have a range of devastating consequences. From Dutch elm disease wiping out entire neighborhoods of stately elms, to emerald ash borer decimating ash populations, to oak wilt spreading rapidly from tree to tree, these problems are real threats to Read more

Many trees naturally develop a bit of a lean as they grow, stretching and bending around other trees or structures to capture the maximum amount of sunlight (a process known as phototropism). In several cases, a slight lean in a tree is perfectly normal and not something you need to worry about. However, if you Read more

Are you wondering whether it’s time to prune your property’s trees? This is an important question to ask — after all, proper trimming affects more than just the tree’s aesthetics. When trees are pruned at the right time, property owners don’t have to worry about branches becoming hazardous or the tree dying prematurely. Of course, Read more

Trees can’t remain standing forever. Over time, even the healthiest ones can become hazards, whether due to storm damage, disease, root instability, or interference with nearby structures and power lines. When faced with the signs you need tree removal, it’s natural to look for a quick and cost-effective solution. But before you grab a chainsaw Read more

It can be incredibly hard to consider saying goodbye to a tree that’s been standing tall on your property for as long as you can remember. However, in some cases, it’s absolutely necessary. Damaged, dying, and dead trees pose a significant risk to your home, your property, and, most importantly, the safety of your family Read more

It’s amazing what you can learn on the internet in just a few minutes. You can figure out how to patch a hole in your drywall, replace a leaky sink faucet, or even choose the perfect backsplash for your kitchen, all thanks to the wealth of how-to videos online. But no matter how handy you Read more

It can be alarming to step outside and notice the red maple you planted with your grandmother decades ago or the white oak that’s acted as your family’s favorite gathering spot for years is no longer the strong plant it once was. Now, it’s shedding bark, dropping limbs, or leaning precariously to one side. The Read more