by Josh Langerak | Apr 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
“When Do I Remove a Tree?” We get asked this very often here in Grand Rapids. This is a complex question. A lot comes into play when deciding tree removal is needed. It is important to have a tree expert or an arborist look at your trees. They have a trained eye for... 
by Josh Langerak | Mar 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered about the longevity of willow trees? Why do they tend to fall apart only several years after planting them? How often do you need to provide the beautiful willow tree with tree service and care? A little background on willows. Salix. species... 
by Josh Langerak | Mar 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
How do you know when a tree is sick? Well, its actually a science that you can go to school for years to learn. Even more, you still won’t understand everything because just like humans, plants evolve and new pathogens emerge. Pathogens are bacteria, viruses, and... 
by Josh Langerak | Feb 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Spring is hopefully on its way soon here in Grand Rapids, Michigan. And as exciting as it is, we need to be prepared for what that means. Here are just a few things you should do to begin preparing for spring in Grand Rapids! Before winter is over, you should have... by Josh Langerak | Jun 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
We get the questions, “can I fill my hollow tree with cement.” We never recommend this for several reasons: first, cement doesn’t bond with wood; second, rubbing can occur worsening the problem; and third, cement holds moisture. If the tree is hollow... by Josh Langerak | Jun 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
After a large tree removal, many times we grind the stump. Sometimes, if the homeowner asks us, we leave the stump grind shavings for the homeowners, in order so that they might save on cost. There are many uses of stump grind shavings and planting grass over where... by Josh Langerak | Jun 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Being a professional tree service in Grand Rapids, MI, we see plenty of trees that require trees removal, tree pruning, and and tree maintenance. We’ve discussed the problems that can arise from topping trees, but are there certain trees that might be okay to... by Josh Langerak | May 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
All too often, in Grand Rapids, MI, we see many homeowners using improper felling techniques when trying to remove trees themselves. These very minor mistakes can lead to big problems (we’ve had to remove trees of houses due to homeowners using bad felling... by Josh Langerak | May 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Most professional tree services, especially in the Grand Rapids MI area, understand how bad tree topping can be. There are many consequences for topping trees that may lead to a need for tree removal. Before requesting a tree to be topped, learn more about the... by Josh Langerak | May 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
In Grand Rapids, MI there is no shortage of trees. For a tree service like us, during tree removals, we always get asked “would this be good firewood”. Truth is, most the time, yes! Almost all hardwoods are great for burning. Also, keeping the wood will...
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