Cedar-Apple Rust
August 22, 2016
What is that orange ball on your cedar tree, or those red spots on your apple or pear tree? It is cedar-apple rust or some other
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Category: General Tree Care
Preventative Maintenance – Why we are Wellnitz Tree CARE
May 24, 2016
Preventative Maintenance (better for the trees and your wallet) Usually, when customers call us, it is for mature trees that have problems (too late for preventative maintenance).
Spraying Fruit Trees
May 4, 2016
In spring, we often have customers ask about spraying fruit trees. If you have a home orchard or a single fruit tree, this article will
Pine Problems
March 31, 2016
Pine trees are not native to Kansas; however, they have been planted for use in windbreaks and as ornamentals. Pines in Kansas are susceptible to
The Cost of Tree Care
December 9, 2015
We are frequently asked how much it costs to remove a tree or grind a stump. Each tree and stump is different; therefore, an arborist
Girdling Roots
October 27, 2015
Girdling roots are roots that wrap around the trunk of the tree just below the soil surface. If unnoticed or uncorrected, they will strangle the
Why Hire a Certified Arborist?
September 2, 2015
Tree work can be an expensive investment, so why pay a certified arborist to trim your trees when some guy down the street offered to
Iron Chlorosis
August 13, 2015
Chlorosis is the yellowing of leaves due to a lack of chlorophyll. More specifically, iron chlorosis is the lack of chlorophyll caused by an iron deficiency.
Vein Pocket Gall on Pin Oak
May 29, 2015
Vein Pocket Gall is an enlargement of the mid and sometimes lateral veins of pin oak and scrub oak leaves (Fig 1). Recently, we have
