KC Arborist Blog

K.C. Arborist Spring News

Spring 2014 In This Issue Bigger and Better Toys Emerald Ash Borer Update How To Help Your Trees Recover from a Harsh Winter Kansas City Stil in a Drought?!? Tree & Shrub Healthcare Calendar Bigger and Better Toys Coming soon to our fleet….this beauty!  We are excited to be adding this new tree and shrub … Continue reading K.C. Arborist Spring News

KC Arborist Spreads Holiday Cheer!

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!      

Fall Mulching

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

Stressed Trees?

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?

How Much Mulch is Too Much?

  When you are mulching around your trees this Spring, avoid the “mulch volcano”.  This is when the layer of mulch gets deeper the closer it gets to the tree.  Too much mulch around the base of a tree can inhibit water absorption to the roots, create a welcoming environment for rodent pests and diseases, … Continue reading How Much Mulch is Too Much?