Qualified Arborists Care Deeply About The Value Trees Add To Our Lives Have you ever wondered who you should trust with the trees that add so much value and beauty to your property? With dozens of tree service providers in the Chicago metropolitan area, choosing the right arborist can feel overwhelming. But here's the thing: not all tree care professionals are created equal, and the difference between hiring a qualified arborist versus an unlicensed tree service can mean the

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Healthy trees cared for by Certified Arborists add many layers of value for communities in the Chicago area The Hidden Cost of Choosing...

Air Spade services in Chicago and the Chicago Suburbs can provide vital long term benefits for trees in urban and suburban settings. Why Does My Tree Look Sick? What Are The Benefits Of Air Spade Services? In the urban areas as well as the suburbs of Chicago, where young and old trees alike add character, shade, and significant value to our properties, protecting these natural assets is a wise investment. At Prairie Tree Care, we've seen how seemingly healthy trees can strugg

Trees provide valuable ecosystem services for us to live, as well as provide a sense of home. Lets Explore How Your Chicago Property...

High wind events can have devastating impacts on trees that have defects or have not been pruned to accomodate these rare events. In the...

Spider Mites can be very destructive if left unchecked. Early Spring Insects and Mites On Trees: Identifying and Managing Early Pests in...

Keep your landscape healthy by starting your tree care plan in late winter/early spring. Understanding the Critical Window for Late...

Trees provide shade in order to cool homes during summer head Understanding Nature's Silent Workers Trees are more than just beautiful...

Spring tree pruning means trees can take advantage of the full growing season to recover from cutting wounds. Why Is Spring Tree Pruning...

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Years of repeated sunscald on this Hackberry has allowed decay to infiltrate which resulted in limb failure. Bark Cracking And Splitting...

Elm Leaf Beetle Damage Pest And Disease Management For Trees: Proactive Steps For Homeowners As a Certified Arborist with a 15+ year...

Urban trees in Lincoln Park, Chicago, provide immense value to residents and visitors. As a Certified Arborist serving Chicago and the...

Being a homeowner allows you to actively participate in collective conservation efforts. Homegrown National Park In Northern Illinois:...

Winter road salt applications can cause severe negative health impacts on trees and the ecosystem. Protecting Your Trees From Winter...

Winter pruning is great for us to work in, but your tree will heal better when pruned in the spring and summer. The Best Time To Prune A...

Qualified, Certified Arborists take pride in their craft. Understanding Arborist Costs and Prices When you look at a majestic oak tree in...

Trails along the Fox River or Morton Arboretum offer amazing opportunities to find incredible specimens. Winter Tree Identification In...