Spring is right around the corner!  Now is the time to consider what can be done throughout the year to keep your valuable trees and shrubs in the best possible health.  For those of our clients that have a Healthcare Plan in place, you will be receiving your renewal letter soon, along with the opportunity … Continue reading Protect Your Trees, Shrubs and Plants with a Healthcare Plan in 2014!

K.C. Arborist has earned the industry’s coveted 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. “We are thrilled to receive this award for the 4th year in a row.  Customer service is our #1 priority at K.C. Arborist and we are … Continue reading K.C. Arborist Receives 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award!

During the week before Christmas, owner Brandon Hendrickson and General Manager Jeff Sifrit, along with trusty sidekick Ella Elf traveled across the metro spreading Holiday cheer to customers.  We sincerely hope you all enjoyed the Season!  We look forward to another great year in 2014!      

Decay Can Cause Hazardous Defects in Trees Tree failure is a major cause of residential property damage, as well as the leading cause of power outages nationwide. An ice storm can overload all the branches on a tree, a hurricane or high wind can blow down a tree if its roots are compromised, or a … Continue reading Decay Can Cause Hazardous Defects in Trees

Fall is a Great Time to Mulch “I know we’re supposed to do something to our trees in the fall, but what?” Tree owners often feel compelled to spray, prune or apply something to their trees and landscape plants on a regular basis.  But, unless there is a specific reason to spray, prune or apply … Continue reading Fall Mulching

Have your trees and shrubs met your expectations this past year? Are your trees and shrubs showing stress from the summer heat or last year’s drought?  Several elements are to be considered when a tree is becoming stressed.  Soil compositio…n and available nutrients play an important part in helping your trees recover from the summer … Continue reading Stressed Trees?

Identifying Flood Injury Over these last few months, the Kansas City area has experienced heavy rain and serious flooding. Although some people may believe that all of this extra moisture is helping our landscape, it could be surprising to know that it is literally drowning the plants and trees. Too much water can be just … Continue reading Rescue Your Drowning Trees

Winter Ice Storms & Spring Wind Storms can cause extensive damage or even loss of your trees and shrubs. Get your dormant pruning service scheduled now! Pruning trees and shrubs during their dormant season helps prepare the plant’s branches from breakage during heavy ice loads and from spring thunderstorms. An unexpected winter ice storm can … Continue reading Dormant Pruning: The Best Time!

 Test your knowledge on tree facts…  1. What tree has the widest canopy in the world? 2. What is the oldest living thing on earth?  3. Which of the following  building materials is renewable?        a) cement b) steel c) brick d) wood 4. What is the name for the type of trees that produce cones? … Continue reading Tree Trivia