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Start the Year off Right! The CAI Conference & Expo is February 6-7th
Returning for the 33rd year, the Community Associations Institute (CAI) is hosting their annual Conference & Expo at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. The event is February
Come see KTS at The Old House New House® Home Show!
Pheasant Run Resort in Saint Charles is the place to be February 6-8, 2015. The Old House New House® Home Show is the largest and longest running consumer home show
Tip of the Week – The Importance of Using an Accredited Tree Company
Tree pruning, bracing large branches, removing trees and treating trees for diseases and insect infestations are just a few services many tree companies offer. All of these services require specialized
Tip of the Week – Ease Winter Woes with a Winter Garden
Winter may seem dreary and dull, but it allows trees and shrubs to reveal distinct features that are otherwise hidden by foliage. Brightly colored twigs, weeping branches and interesting bark
Tip of the Week – Reuse that Christmas Tree!
The holiday season is coming to an end and Christmas trees are coming down. While many area villages offer curbside pickup of live Christmas trees, there are other options for
Holiday “Did You Know?”
There are many symbols and traditions associated with the upcoming holiday season. Most of these are traditions that have carried over from generation to generation with stories behind the custom.
O Christmas Tree, Where Do You Come From?
Balsam, Douglas, Fraser fir and Scotch pine, oh my! No matter what kind of tree you pick, the Christmas tree holds a special and important place as a Christmas tradition.
PHC on the Lookout – Continue Watering!
Don’t put that hose away yet! With temperatures in the Chicago area expected to reach the upper 40’s this week, watering is still crucial to the landscape. Although many trees
Tip of the Week – Winter Protection for Trees and Shrubs
The winter season has arrived; the temperatures have dropped, the trees are entering dormancy, snow is flying and plow/salt trucks have been deployed. These typical winter conditions can affect the
Gobble, Gobble. Let’s Talk Turkey!
For decades the turkey has been the centerpiece and highlight of many Thanksgiving meals. Whether you prefer it baked, stuffed or deep fried it’s often a staple at holiday family
Thanksgiving is National Family History Day
Heart disease, cancer and diabetes may not seem like appropriate topics of conversation on Thanksgiving, but having these discussions with family members can help ensure a brighter and healthier future
PHC on the Lookout – Fall Leaves are Falling!
The beautiful reds, yellows and oranges that brightened our trees are now littering our lawns. Leaf clean-up is not a fun chore, but it’s important for many reasons. Not only
Tip of the Week – Illinois Forest Facts… Did You Know?
Illinois may be known for vast prairies and plains, but the forests are also a wonderful part of our state. The very first forestry course ever taught in our nation
PHC on the Lookout – Protect Susceptible Evergreens during harsh Chicago Winters
The colder temperatures, blowing winds and snow are beginning. Chicagoans must once again brace themselves for a cold winter. Rumors are swirling that the “polar vortex” weather conditions will return
“Vintage” Halloween
Picture a Halloween without Power Rangers, Disney Princesses or Super Heroes. Halloween has a long history, starting as a Celtic festival many centuries ago before making its way to America.
Read All About It! Todd Kramer’s article on Tree Removal using a Crane appears in the latest TCI Magazine
The October 2014 issue of the Tree Care Industry magazine features an article written by Todd Kramer, Production Operations Manager at Kramer Tree Specialists. This captivating article details the challenges
Tip of the Week – Ladybugs, Ladybugs Everywhere!
Along with the beautiful fall tree colors comes the annual migration of Asian ladybeetles. Asian ladybeetles were introduced into the United States in the 1970’s to control the Pecan aphid
Tip of the Week – Do you have the Largest Tree in Illinois?
Since 1962 the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has registered the largest native trees in the state. The Illinois Big Tree Register is a cooperative effort between the University
PHC on the Lookout – Are Your Trees Struggling with Urban Stresses?
Poor soil, drought, confined growing conditions, exposure to higher heat temperatures in the summer and road salt in the winter are all stressful factors that trees in urban settings must
Tip of the Week – Tree Pruning Reminder
The beautiful leaf color that is just beginning to show is a reminder of what is around the corner: winter. Bare, winter trees are ideal pruning candidates and for some
Tip of the Week – Girdling Root Syndrome
Early fall color and leaf drop, yellowing leaves during the growing season, a thin or sparse tree canopy and a tree trunk that looks like a telephone pole at soil
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