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
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Come see us at the Johnson County Home and Garden Show this weekend!
We are all set up and ready to go at the Johnson County Home and Garden Show at the Overland Park Convention Center! Come by and see us! Friday 10-9 Saturday 10-9 Sunday 10-6
Protect Your Trees, Shrubs and Plants with a Healthcare Plan in 2014!
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 Receives 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award!
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!
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!
Decay Can Cause Hazardous Defects in Trees
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 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. Â 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?
Early Fall Colors Could Be Sign of Tree Distress
In many parts of North America, people will soon enjoy one of nature’s finest shows – fall foliage. Color-changing leaves make for a beautiful display, but early changes in leaf-color can be a sign that your tree is stressed and is susceptible to insect and disease attack. If the leaves on your trees seem to … Continue reading Early Fall Colors Could Be Sign of Tree Distress
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?
