Brighten Your Yard with a Minnesota Maple Tree

When thinking of fall, one of the first things to cross your mind is likely the changing of the leaves. With stunning yellows, sunset oranges, and vibrant reds, who wouldn’t want to look out the window to such a beautiful sight, and what tree better fits this vision than the October Glory Maple tree. Sadly,…

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Uncover the Amazing Benefits of Tree Planting

As the world gradually works towards restoring the balance of nature, planting trees is one of the most important things we can do. In the long run, the benefits of planting trees will help us improve our health and our planet. In this blog, we’ll uncover the amazing benefits of tree planting and explore ways…

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We can Help with Storm Damage

We all have either experienced or know someone who has experienced extensive storm damage to their property. Mother Nature is unpredictable – storms have the ability to rip trees out of the ground no matter if they are healthy or not. Ivan’s Tree Service has the knowledge and skills to help try and prevent storm…

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Which Trees Produce Edible Sap?

The most common tree sap we hear about consuming is that from a Maple tree, but it’s not the only tree that produces edible sap. You can make syrup from a variety of tree species, but the taste might not be what you are expecting. Find out if you have a sap-producing tree on your…

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What is the Most Common tree in Minnesota?

Minnesota has a lot of trees and is known for the beautiful pines that are always Instagram worthy from every angle. Even though Minnesota’s state tree is a red pine, the most common tree is not even in the pine family! A Quaking Aspen is the most common tree in Minnesota. Learn some fun facts…

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Spring Tree Pruning in Minnesota

Spring doesn’t arrive as fast for the northern states – here in Minnesota the weather doesn’t start warming up until March or April. Regardless of when spring arrives, it is important to care for your trees before the new growth starts. The cold weather keeps them dormant and pruning them right before the weather starts…

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8 Things You Didn’t Know About Fall Leaves

Fall Leaves

When the summer sunshine fades and cooler weather heads our way again, we can expect the leaves to change colors. For this reason, autumn is a favorite season for many Minnesotans. While we all can appreciate the change in seasons, have you ever wondered why we get to experience these beautiful fall colors? Keep reading to discover eight things you may not know about leaves in the fall.

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