Preparing Your Trees for the Fall: A Guide for Minnesota Homeowners
As summer fades in the Twin Cities and the first crisp mornings arrive, your trees are already shifting into dormancy. Fall is the season to give your trees the attention they need before winter’s snow, ice, and winds arrive. A little care now can prevent costly damage later. At Birch Tree Care, we’ve been helping […]
Keep Your Outdoor Spaces Safe with Tree Safety Tips for Families in Minnesota
When the weather turns warm, our backyards in the Twin Cities, Minnetonka, and surrounding areas become the heart of family life. Kids play tag in the grass, pets run freely, and friends gather under shady trees for summer barbecues. But while trees make these spaces more inviting, they can also pose hidden risks if they’re […]
What is Deep Root Fertilization and Why Does it Matter in the Summer?
Deep root fertilization isn’t your typical sprinkle-and-hope approach. Unlike standard surface fertilizing, this method uses special equipment to inject a custom nutrient blend directly into the soil around your tree’s root zone, where it can actually do its job. In Minnesota, where soil can be compacted and nutrient-poor, this can make a real difference. It’s […]
Summer Tree Pests to Watch Out For in Minnesota
How Birch Tree Care Can Help You Stay Ahead of Them Minnesota summers were made for patio dinners, lakeside campfires, and the deep shade of mature trees. Unfortunately, warm weather also invites a lineup of insects and diseases that can turn those shade-makers into eyesores—or even hazards. At Birch Tree Care, we believe in open, […]
Spider Mite Treatment in Minnesota
At Birch Tree Care, we understand how pests can silently threaten the health and longevity of trees across Minnesota—and spider mites are a common, yet often overlooked, problem. These microscopic pests can cause significant damage, especially during the hot, dry summer months typical in parts of the Twin Cities region. Dry and dusty conditions further […]
Summer Tree Care Plan for Minnesota Homeowners
Summer in Minnesota is no joke. You have the scorching sun one day and sideways rain the next. If you’ve lived here long enough, you know our trees take a beating from more than just the heat. They face high winds, sudden droughts, invasive pests, and nutrient-poor soil, all in a matter of weeks. For […]
Why early spring is the best time for tree fertilization in the Twin Cities
Minnesota winters are brutal. Not just on us, but on our trees too. After months of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, the trees around Minneapolis and St. Paul need some serious TLC. Birch Tree Care has been around for over a decade now, with arborists and technicians working in yards across Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, […]
Emerald Ash Borer FAQ’s
What are the common Emerald Ash Borer questions? There are a variety of Emerald Ash Borer FAQ’s helping you to understand how EAB can affect your trees. Whilst there is a lot of information surrounding this invasive pest online, it is crucial to be informed about a multitude of factors relating to the EAB. In […]
Emerald Ash Borer Information
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) problem has accelerated at a strong rate across the Twin Cities since 2002. For this blog entry, we’ve compiled a few important topics in an easy and simple-to-understand fact sheet. The fact sheet covers some of the known and more unknown information around the EAB from our experience with the […]
Spotting and Treating Root Rot
Spring in Minnesota brings welcome warmth and new growth, but it also brings a hidden threat to your trees…root rot. Thanks to heavy rains, melting snow, and poorly drained soil, root rot becomes a common problem this time of year. Left untreated, it can lead to declining health or even the death of your trees. […]