Professional Services
Here Are Your New Sapling Summer Care Tips
If your spring included planting a new tree, you’re probably wondering what you need to do to care for it through the hot summer months. Between the summer heat and harsh sunlight, newly planted trees can become stressed and damaged if they are not properly cared for. Having proper summer tree care is vital in…
Read MoreWhy Holiday Lights Have a Positive Impact on Health
The holiday season is fast approaching. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many of us are already thinking about Christmas lights, Santa Claus, and sugarplums dancing in our heads. But do you know why the sight of twinkling lights has such an impact on people at this time of year? If you’re not a seasonal…
Read MoreINTRODUCING: ITS Holiday Lights
Regardless of how you feel about decorations starting to show up in retail stores, the holidays are coming. Think about the homes in your neighborhood. It seems like every neighborhood has a house that always knocks it out of the park with their holiday lights. How do they do it? How do they find the…
Read MoreShould I Prune My Tree in Summer?
“Can I schedule my summer tree pruning?” is a question we’re frequently asked. The short answer to this would be, you can. But the more realistic answer would be, you probably shouldn’t. Here, let us explain ourselves a bit more. Pruning Practices Can Depend on the Type of Tree It’s important to note that not…
Read More‘Tree’ Rules to Follow This Rainy Season
The snow has officially melted, leaving many Minnesota lawns and trees looking dead, dull, and in need of serious care. Although it may be tempting to immediately start on spring yard work, there are a few rules every homeowner should consider. Here are “tree” rules you should follow to ensure your trees continue to grow…
Read MoreHow to Prepare Your Yard for Winter
As much as we may not like to admit, winter is quickly approaching. As we begin to change seasons, it’s important to make sure your tree is prepared for the oncoming winter conditions. Here are our top three tips to follow as we move into the snowy season ahead. Mulch the Base As true Midwesterners,…
Read MoreHelpful Tips to Keep Your Tree Healthy
When treated correctly, trees can be a beautiful addition to your yard and appreciated for years to come. But, how do you properly treat a tree after you plant it? Here are our top three tips to keep your tree healthy. Mulch Regularly Mulching around the base of your tree is a key step in…
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Keyly Hernandez
Ivan’s Tree Service is a family business that works closely together to take on day to day challenges. Tree work is a challenging and dangerous industry. We continually invest in ongoing training and education to keep our employees and clients safe. Keyly has been an integral part of the ITS team and is working hard…
Read MoreWhat is a certified arborist?
Spring is finally here and what better time than Spring Cleaning to tackle your yard. Most homeowners have trees in their yard that need maintenance, from tree pruning, tree trimming, tree removal, or stump removal, and other landscaping. Tree care and maintenance can be dangerous and are best suited for professionals – like a certified…
Read MoreTwin Cities Tree Service for HOA’s
The appearance of your HOA grounds plays a significant role in property value, attracting and retaining buyers, and providing an appealing experience for residents. Tree service is often a property managers biggest expense. It’s important to take the time to research landscape and tree service vendors before signing a contract. Facility managers are often pulled…
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