Last Friday's meeting at Dave and Busters was filled with fun, celebration, and recognition for our amazing team! Celebrating our Teams Milestones After breakfast, we started the meeting with a tribute to Jared Yacko, our Production Manager, who recently marked an impressive 9 years with the company. Jared's unwavering commitment and leadership have played a pivotal role in our success, and it was a joy to honor his contributions in front of the entire team. Our employee of t

New subdivisions are popping up all around the Greater Cincinnati area, creating significant changes to the natural landscape. These changes can lead to changes in how wind sweeps across the landscape, which can have adverse effects on new and existing trees. The new, nursery-grown trees planted after construction may not be ready to take on the higher winds, which can cause them to bend and break at their weakest point, while older trees that were once protected by the surro

Summer has finally settled in here in Cincinnati, bringing with it extreme heat, humidity, and thunderstorms. These are familiar weather patterns for Midwesterners, and native trees in the area have evolved to withstand these normal conditions. However, some severe storms can exert extreme forces, with strong, gusty winds being the main source of damage. These severe storms are more common during the summer months; however, you can reduce the risk of tree damage by planning a

Brown needles can be alarming, but understanding the causes can help you take the right steps to protect your trees.

Using ground cover plants offers many benefits, including reducing erosion, suppressing weeds, conserving soil moisture, enhancing soil fertility, and providing habitat for beneficial insects and wildlife.

Avoiding codominant leaders is among the best strategies for ensuring long-term tree stability and minimizing storm damage.

I would like to spotlight some beloved conifers that you should consider adding to your yard.

Discover how tree cabling and bracing can reinforce trees and why these methods might be the ideal solution for your leafy companions.

When disease strikes, it can be worrying. The good news is that there are effective tree disease solutions that can help restore your trees to health.

Cincinnati is home to a variety of trees, some of which may not receive the appreciation they deserve. Here are a few trees that often get a bad rap but we love them anyway and here's why: 1. Catalpa One of our personal favorites. Most Catalpa are deciduous trees; they typically grow to (40–60 ft) tall, with branches spreading to a diameter of about (20–40 ft). They are fast growers and a 10-year-old sapling may stand about (20 ft) tall. They have characteristic large, hea

Trees with seed pods can be beautiful additions to your landscape, but they often require maintenance to keep them manageable.

Spring is a great time to plant trees since our area's climate supports a bunch of different species.

Even planting trees while fresh snow is on the ground can offer unique advantages that improve establishment, root health, and long-term performance.

Snow storms can have a significant impact on trees, leading to various types of damage. Understanding the effects of heavy snow on trees can help in managing and mitigating potential risks. Types of Damage Branch Breakage: Heavy snow accumulation can cause branches to bend and break, particularly in trees with weak or brittle wood. Uprooting: The weight of snow can destabilize trees, especially those with shallow root systems, leading to uprooting. Leaning Trees: Accumulat

Planting trees in winter is often ideal, especially in early winter when the ground isn't frozen, allowing dormant trees to establish strong roots before spring, reducing transplant shock, and needing less water.

Pruning is not only an essential practice for mature trees but young trees benefit as well.

This past year brought extreme weather swings, from saturated spring soils to a hot, wet midsummer and then a hot, dry finish, creating one of the most stressful growing seasons we’ve seen in years. These conditions weakened trees, increased fungal activity, and accelerated pest reproduction. As a result, many common insects and diseases are already more active than usual and are likely to emerge next spring at even higher levels, putting more trees at risk heading into 2026.

Winter corrective pruning improves tree health and aesthetics, enhances structure, and reduces risk. Hire our certified arborists for expert care.

Mulching leaves returns nutrients back to the soil as the leaves decompose, enriching the ground and promoting healthy plant growth.

As the trees herald the change with vivid foliage transformations, shifting from greens to deep rusts, ruby reds, shimmering golds, and every hue in between, we are reminded that winter is approaching, and it’s not the time to overlook your trees. In fact, it's an excellent opportunity to prepare them for winter and the upcoming spring. Utilizing these cooler days to provide your trees with some care can help shield them during winter and create an ideal growing environment f