Posts Tagged ‘tree services’
What Holiday Lights Are Best For Your Home?
As the holidays approach, many of us begin to think about decorating our homes. One of the most popular ways to add holiday cheer is by hanging lights inside and outside of your house. But with all the different types of lights available, it can be difficult to know which kind to choose. They all…
Read MoreWhat to Consider Before Planting a New Tree on Your Property
We know the benefits of adding trees to our outdoor spaces. They provide shade that can reduce cooling costs, they reverse the impacts of carbon in the air, and beautify our environment. However, there are some things to consider when you make a plan to add trees to our landscaping. When considering the requirements of…
Read MoreWhat is Causing My Grass to Die?
Have you noticed your grass dying no matter how much you seed and water it? Well, it might have something to do with the trees in your yard and not your lack of a green thumb. Most trees won’t affect your grass, but pine trees could be the culprit to your dying patches. Pine trees…
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 MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreSpring 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…
Read More5 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…
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 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,…
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