Consumer Awareness Week: The Forest Stewardship Council
April is jam-packed with days celebrating nature and trees, including the two most popular – Earth Day and Arbor Day. When decided how to honor these holidays all we had to do was take a second look at the calendar; this week is Consumer Awareness Week, so with some help from The Forest Stewardship Council we […]
Pruning Trees: The Right (And Wrong) Way
While the erratic Minnesota weather may make you think spring is never coming, it is on its way! Those few warm, bright days we’ve had are making our grass greener and are bringing our trees back to life. Late winter is the ideal time to prune your trees, but we understand that most people don’t […]
Wildlife And Your Trees: The Good And The Bad
At Birch Tree Care we love all flora and fauna, but there is no denying that some wildlife helps tree and some wildlife hurts trees. On the job we have seen some very cute, cuddly-looking animals cause some serious tree damage that is not only aesthetically undesirable, but can cause hazards for humans and other […]
The Best Way To Cover Exposed Tree Roots
Nothing’s more picturesque in the summer time than seeing your healthy trees grow tall and wide. However, the sprawling exposed tree roots that can occur aren’t as pleasing to the eye (or safe for those frolicking in your yard). Unfortunately, there is little you can do to get rid of these roots. Things like pruning or […]
No Joke: 7 Fun Facts About Trees
Today is all about jokes and surprises. And instead of jokes, we’re going with surprises about trees, of course. Here are 7 fun tree facts that may surprise you and anyone you feel like sharing them with! TREE FACTS 1. THEY PRODUCE A LOT OF OXYGEN Seriously, a lot. A single 50-foot tree produces enough […]
Technology and Nature: 11 Best Nature Apps
One thing Minnesotans do best is take advantage of good weather. Even if we just have one nice day surrounding by lingering winter weather, we are outside enjoying nature. If you are out and about, use these nature apps to help you better connect with the environment. THE REI NATIONAL PARKS GUIDE & MAPS This […]
10 Ways To Celebrate Arbor Day
You don’t have to be a tree hugger to know that trees are important. Trees are not just beautiful; they are the lungs of the Earth and have many health benefits for humans, so take some time to celebrate trees this Arbor Day and every day. Without trees, there would be no us, so celebrate and […]
Fertilizer FAQs
If you have ever walked down the fertilizer aisle(s) and felt overwhelmed by the number of options, you are not alone. Going to a lawn and garden center can be stressful. You can sometimes feel like you need an agriculture degree just to keep your trees and shrubs healthy, but fortunately that is not necessary. […]
How Much Water Do Your Trees Really Need?
One of the questions we are most frequently asked by clients is, “how much water do trees need?” And subsequently, “how do I water trees?” Honestly, there is no one right answer since different trees require different watering strategies; so, we chose to write this post on how to water trees to address the most […]
Recognizing Tree Risk
We can all appreciate trees—the ability they have to clean the air, provide oxygen, save water, help prevent soil erosion and help conserve energy. They are a real asset to our ecosystem. In fact, a study in the journal Scientific Reports found that 10 more trees on your street could make you feel 7 years younger. But, […]