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Tree Removal Considerations in Kansas City
Whether large or small, it's a tough decision when it comes time to consider tree removal on your property. If you're a Kansas City home or business owner who isn't sure if this is the best solution, below are a few things you should keep in mind in making your decision. How much damage dictates whether a tree should be removed? A good rule of thumb is if the tree is if 50 percent damaged...Read more
Frost Cracks in Trees Around Kansas City
Many people have never heard of a condition referred to as "frost cracks" in trees. In the Kansas City area, it is not an uncommon topic considering temperatures frequently transition from abnormally high to abnormally low over a short time span, something we've experienced this winter. Certain species are more prone to frost cracks than others, especially trees with thinner bark such as the...Read more
What is Tree Topping?
Topping is a more intensive form of pruning, in which a tree’s height is reduced either by removing larger limbs from the trunk, or by cutting the main body of the trunk to bring it down to a specific height. While there are many practical applications for tree topping, like pollarding (encouraging new/fresh growth) and coppicing (a more drastic form of pollarding), topping is not always a...Read more
Kansas City Tree Care: Wound Dressings &Tree Pruning Tools
As a Kansas City home or business owner, you may not be familiar with wound dressings or the proper care and replacement of pruning and other tools used in the trimming, pruning, or removal of trees. We have some information below we believe you will find useful. At one time, wound dressings were believed to speed up wound closure and reduce decay after a cut was made in a tree. However,...Read more
Winter Tree Trimming Kansas City
With Winter Fast Approaching, Now is the Time to Remove Dangerous Limbs or Trees Anyone who lives in the Kansas City area knows that winter can bring snow, sleet, ice, and all kinds of frozen precipitation that can cause damage to your home or property. What you may not give much thought to is any trees located near your home, storage building, detached garage, or even your driveway or power...Read more
Who's Responsible for Kansas City Tree Maintenance?
As a private or commercial property owner, you may not realize who is responsible when it comes to trees that line the street or overhang sidewalks/roadways in the Kansas City area. The simple answer is that property owners are responsible for the maintenance of trees and shrubs within or encroaching the abutting right-of-way, under Section 7.26.200 of the Overland Park, KS Municipal Code. What...Read more
Kansas City Pine Tree Disease & Insects
Pine trees are very popular in Kansas City, because they stay green all year long. However, your beautiful pine trees, hardy though they may be, are not immune to disease and infestation. Not only can diseases and infestation ruin your pine trees' appearance; they can also become a major hazard and liability once those trees are weakened enough that they could topple, causing property damage and...Read more
Emerald Ash Borers In Kansas City
In recent years, a beetle known as the Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) has moved into several states in the U.S., including Kansas. While the Emerald Ash Borer is native to Asia, it has found its way to our country, some believe through transport in wood packing materials. Regardless of how it got here, this is a beetle that literally threatens the lives of ash trees. In fact, many...Read more
How To Identify a Dead Tree in Your Yard
Many things can lead to the death of a tree, including old age, insects, various diseases, and fungus. At A & E Tree, we know that for the most part, many trees live for decades or even centuries. However, if you are a Kansas City area homeowner who suspects a tree in your yard is not doing so well, there are a few ways to determine whether or not the tree is dead. Trees are important for...Read more
Spring Time Tree Pruning for Kansas City
Spring is just around the corner - in fact, just days away! If you live in eastern Kansas areas including Topeka, Kansas City, Lawrence, or other nearby cities, you will be interested to learn why tree pruning should be done this time of year, and why it is so important. At A & E Tree, we specialize in such services as tree trimming and pruning, structure pruning, tree removal, stump...Read more
