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Entries from March 2013

Treat Trees Early to Defeat Bugs Later

March 20th, 2013 · No Comments

Which of these statements is true: a) The best time to get a flu shot is after you’ve gotten the flu; b) The best time to get car insurance is after you crash your car; or c) The best time to treat your trees against an infestation is after you actually see bugs attacking them. […]

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Help Your Lawn Survive the Salt Assault

March 18th, 2013 · No Comments

What a winter it has been! We’ve seen almost every type of winter weather possible, from sub zero nights to above freezing days, and storms that threw the entire gamut of possible winter precipitation at us – snow, hail, sleet, rain, freezing rain, and that could all fall in just a 10 minute period! Along […]

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Emerald Ash Borer in the News

March 13th, 2013 · No Comments

Just a few weeks ago a news story was released regarding the discovery of several new emerald ash borer (EAB) infestations in Minnesota. One case was confirmed in Minneapolis, and two in St. Paul. In late January, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture performed a follow-up on reports submitted by the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board […]

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Tags: EAB Emerald Ash Borer

Is Your Crabapple Tree Healthy or Infected?

March 7th, 2013 · No Comments

There are few trees that offer the phenomenal beauty as a crabapple tree in full bloom. From dazzling whites to intense reds, a flowering crabapple is an unforgettable springtime sight to behold. For most folks, crabapple trees are an ornamental delight in the spring and then simply exist once the show is over. Some use […]

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Tags: General Plant Health Questions · Tree Services