5 Things You Didn’t Know About Fall Leaves

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As the crisp air of Minnesota fall ushers in a season of stunning visuals, one of the most delightful sights is the transformation of tree leaves. But beyond the picturesque scenes of colorful tree leaves and fallfoliage, there’s a whole world of science and trivia that often goes unnoticed. Here are five intriguing things you…

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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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6 Tips for Fall Tree Care

Fall is the time to appreciate the beauty of the changing seasons. So, grab yourself a cup of apple cider and step outside to admire the colorful trees and falling leaves. While it may be the season of jumping in leaf piles and going to pumpkin patches, it is also the time for fall tree…

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Why Invest in Commercial Tree Care Services?

As visual people, our first impressions hold a lot of weight over how we perceive others. In all aspects of life, we strive for a polished appearance, but have you thought about the impact trees have on your commercial landscaping, and your clients’ perception of your business? Wise businesspeople understand the importance of making their…

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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…

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Dutch Elm Disease: What You Need to Know

Is Dutch Elm Disease in your elm trees? During late spring and early summer, symptoms of Dutch Elm Disease typically start appearing, if they haven’t already. It’s important this tree disease is addressed early, as it can kill an elm tree in as little as 1–2 years. Recognizing the symptoms may be easy, but knowing…

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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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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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5 Tree Myths

There are many myths about trees that have been spread like fertilizer through communities. We made a list of the top 5 myths that we hear and explained why they aren’t true. If you have any questions or concerns about trees on your property, make sure to call a professional at Ivan’s Tree Service to…

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