Tree Care Articles

Close-up of split wood from a black locust tree struck by lightning, highlighting damage and exposed grain, relevant to tree care and emergency removal discussions.

Spring Tree Inspections: What to Look For After a Long Winter

Spring Tree Inspections: What to Look For After a Long Winter ———————— After months of cold, wind, snow, ice, and fluctuating winter temperatures here in Southeast Wisconsin, spring is finally a welcome sight. But before you settle in to enjoy warmer weather and lush green growth, there’s an important task

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Close-up of split wood from a black locust tree struck by lightning, highlighting damage and exposed grain, relevant to tree care and emergency removal discussions.

Exploding Trees: What’s Really Happening and Why It Matters

Exploding Trees: What’s Really Happening and Why It Matters ———————— Every winter or early spring, I get calls from homeowners who are shaken—sometimes literally—because they heard a loud bang or crack coming from their yard. When they go outside, they find a tree split open, sometimes down the trunk, sometimes

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Close-up of split wood from a black locust tree struck by lightning, highlighting damage and exposed grain, relevant to tree care and emergency removal discussions.

How to Identify Hazardous Trees for Emergency Removal

How to Identify Hazardous Trees for Emergency Removal ———————— Are you facing the challenge of hazardous trees on your property? Every year, thousands of trees need emergency removal due to risks they pose during storms or strong winds. In this post, I will guide you through identifying signs of dangerous

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