Understanding Tree Budding in Springtime Tree budding, a phenological event known as bud break, is currently signaling the start of the growing season as trees across Minnesota enter this critical stage of development. Phenology is the study of how seasonal changes—particularly temperature and daylight—drive biological processes such as budding, flowering, and leaf-out. Unlike the calendar, these […]
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Trees are a cornerstone of biodiversity and play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. As primary producers, trees convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, providing the foundation of many food webs. They absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, and help regulate climate by storing carbon and moderating temperatures. Tree roots stabilize soil, prevent erosion, and
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Shrub care Summer brings its own set of challenges for tree and shrub care. It’s an important time in their annual growth cycle, so you want to take steps to do everything possible to care for them. Water, water & water With most of the country experiencing increasingly hot summers, summer tree and shrub care
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Landscaping vs tree care Unlike landscaping companies whose specialties lie in caring for lawns, shrubs and gardens, hardscaping, tree care companies specifically specialize in trimming, planting, disease/insect management and removing trees. Because landscaping and tree care companies are so vastly different, it is important that homeowners and property owners realize the many ways that they