Tips For Protecting Your Trees In The Summer Heat

Summer in St. Louis can be brutal. In 2019, the city and surrounding areas experienced dangerous heat with indexes reaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit. While we can bring our loved ones and pets inside where it is nice and cool, we cannot do the same for our trees. Protecting young trees [...]

What Do Trees Need To Be Healthy?

Our trees are a valuable resource that needs to be cared for and looked after. They provide us with shade, clean air, and many happy summer memories. Up Next: Should I Remove The Ivy Growing On My Tree? Trees need specific conditions to be healthy, especially in urban areas where [...]

Help! My Trees Have Bagworms!

Bagworms are a common pest in the Midwest that feed on many types of trees.  While most common on arborvitae and junipers, they can also be found on smaller hardwood trees. Up Next: Invasive Species Alert: The Emerald Ash Borer Controlling bagworms is an arduous task that takes patience and [...]

Should I Remove The Ivy Growing On My Tree?

Yes! As pretty as ivy is growing up your trees, this vine can deprive your tree of essential nutrients for a strong and healthy life. Up Next: What Should I Do With My Dead Tree With EAB? English ivy is especially invasive to the area and can be a problem [...]

Best 3 Native Missouri Trees To Plant In Your Yard

It is no secret that native trees are essential part of our natural environment and offer many benefits from cleaner air, reduced temperatures, and increased home value, and habitats for wildlife.. Up Next: Invasive Species Alert: The Bradford Pear So when it comes to planting native trees in your yard, [...]