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How Pruning Trees in Winter Promotes Maximum Spring Growth
Landscaping your property is a great way to increase the value and beauty of your home, and one of the most important aspects of landscaping is taking care of your trees. Pruning trees is an essential part of tree care and maintenance. Understanding when to prune your trees can be the difference between a tree…
Read MoreSecrets to Helping Minnesota Trees Survive The Cold – Expert Tips on Winter Tree Care
Winter can be a difficult time of year for Minnesota trees. The cold temperatures and harsh weather can take a toll on them, which could result in damage and even death. Luckily, there are some simple steps and expert tips you can take to help your Minnesota trees survive the winter and stay healthy. In…
Read MoreWe 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…
Read MoreWhich 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…
Read MoreObvious Reasons You Should Remove Trees from Your Property
Trees are beautiful and bring many different benefits to your property, family, and the world, but there are some reasons that it would be safer to cut down and remove the trees on your property than to keep them. Let’s discuss those reasons and why to consider them when you assess your property. The tree…
Read MoreWhy Do Evergreens Stay Green in the Winter?
Do you ever catch yourself wondering why Evergreen trees stay green and don’t lose all their needles during the winter? It’s actually quite a complex process, let us explain… Leaves are Fragile Here in Minnesota, we know that fall is when the leaves change color and drop to the ground. As we take in the…
Read MoreCommon Tree Trimming Mistakes Homeowners Make
Tree trimming is essential for your tree’s growth, appearance, and health. While it might be tempting to add removing those dead and dying branches to your list of DIY projects in hopes of saving yourself time and money – it’s not worth the risk. Here’s some common mistake that homeowners make when attempting to trim…
Read MoreWhat Tree is That? Five Common Native Minnesota Species
Fall is the perfect time to get outside and appreciate the beautiful biodiversity that our great state of Minnesota has to offer. From the changing colors to witnessing the animals prepare for winter, there’s so much to admire right outside your front door this season. While you’re out there, you might catch yourself wondering, “what…
Read MoreYour Fall Tree Care Checklist
With summer’s end just around the corner, changes are going to start to happen all around us. The temperatures are going to begin to drop, the days will get shorter, and the wind will begin to pick up. With so much changing around us, it can be easy to forget about keeping up with tree…
Read MoreTree Stump Removal vs. Tree Stump Grinding
A large tree stump in your yard can be a real eye sore and safety hazard. This summer is a perfect time to rid your beautiful landscaping of that pesky stump. Ivan’s Tree Service offers two services that can help give your lawn that clean look every homeowner dreams of – Stump Removal and Stump…
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