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Construction damage. Root plate was cut and tree is unstable.
Advanced Tree Care

Construction Damage

Construction Damage Kills Trees Construction Damage is any injury that occurs to a tree during or because of any construction process, including demolition, site preparation, …

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a cross section of wood
General Tree Care

Wound Dressing

In early arboriculture, it was common to treat tree wounds with paint or a wound dressing. Periodically, we get questions about whether or not we …

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Dutch elm disease vascular streaking visible in elm wood, showing dark brown discoloration caused by the fungus blocking water movement in the tree. Kansas city, Lawrence, Topeka, Emporia.
Disease & Pests

Dutch Elm Disease

The American elm, Ulmus americana, is a beautiful, long-lived, and fast-growing tree, however, its popularity and population have decreased since the introduction of Dutch elm …

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General Tree Care

Fruit Trees and Freeze Damage

We live in Kansas which means inevitably we get a late frost and freeze damage. How can you protect your trees? How to Prevent Freeze …

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Planting multiple trees.
General Tree Care

Tree Planting 101 – Know the Basics

Trees are long-lived organisms in the landscape, and they can be an expensive investment, but they can also pay dividends. Proper planting and maintenance of …

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Watering trees with a garden hose.
General Tree Care

Watering Trees

Questions we frequently get about watering trees are “how much do I need to water”, or even “should I water my trees?” The answers are it …

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Tree on car
Advanced Tree Care

Summer Branch Drop

It has been hot and dry recently with no major storms to speak of, so why have we been so busy cleaning up “storm damage”? …

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Cedar apple rust
Disease & Pests

Cedar-Apple Rust

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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Hazard ash tree with a crack in the stem over a public road.
Advanced Tree Care

Preventative Maintenance – Why we are Wellnitz Tree CARE

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). …

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Spraying fruit trees can help produce nice quality apples.
Disease & Pests

Spraying Fruit Trees

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 …

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emerald ash borer S-shaped gallery under ash tree bark with bark splitting
Disease & Pests

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

The Dutch Elm of our Generation The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that is devastating ash trees across the Midwest. This devastating insect …

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Tip blight
Disease & Pests

Pine Problems

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 …

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