Entries by Jacqueline McGreevey

Caring For Trees After Winter Turns to Spring

Summary: Caring for Trees After Winter means inspecting for cold damage, pruning safely, refreshing mulch, and supporting root health as the soil thaws. When you follow a simple checklist and know when to call a certified arborist, your Minnesota trees recover faster and head into spring stronger. As snow melts and buds begin to swell, […]

How to Evaluate Your Tree’s Health Status

Summary: Learning how to Evaluate Tree Health helps you catch problems early, prevent hazards, and protect your landscape investment. By watching the crown, trunk, and roots, and knowing when to call a certified arborist, you can keep your Minnesota trees stronger and safer in every season. When you take time to Evaluate Tree Health, you […]

Preparing for Spring Tree Landscaping: A Minnesota Homeowner Checklist

Summary: Preparing for Spring Tree Landscaping starts before the snow fully melts. A smart spring plan includes inspecting winter damage, pruning safely, refreshing mulch, checking soil and moisture, and planning new plantings tailored to Minnesota’s climate. When you combine these steps into one simple checklist, you help your trees leaf out stronger, safer, and healthier […]

Snow, Ice, and Split Limbs: Preventing Tree Damage During Winter Storms

Winter storm tree damage prevention starts long before snow and ice arrive. Strategic pruning, smart planting, and species selection help Minnesota trees resist heavy snow loads, high winds, and ice buildup. With a clear plan and support from certified arborists, you can greatly reduce storm-related breakage and protect your home, family, and landscape. For Minnesota […]

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How Minnesota Winters Affect Evergreen Trees

Minnesota evergreen winter care focuses on preventing winter burn, dehydration, and salt damage so your pines, spruces, and arborvitae stay healthy and green. By combining smart watering, mulching, wind protection, and careful pruning, you can help evergreens handle harsh Minnesota winters and come back strong each spring. If you love the year-round color of conifers […]

Protect Mature Trees and Shrubs This Winter

Summary: Winter Protection for Mature Trees and Shrubs matters more than ever in Minnesota. Deep cold, drying winds, and freeze–thaw swings can damage bark, roots, and branches. With the right combination of watering, mulching, wrapping, and pruning, you can help your established trees and shrubs survive winter and leaf out strong next spring. Minnesota winters […]