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Christmas Tree Farm Benefits, Besides the Trees!
There is nothing like the smell of a real Evergreen tree during the holidays. The aroma fills the home, making spirits bright. Most fresh trees used during the holidays are
Kramer Tree Specialists Welcomes Visitors from other Tree Companies
Kramer Tree Specialists happily hosted visitors from Portland, Oregon and Las Vegas, Nevada this week. Northwest Tree Specialists from the Portland area and First Choice Tree Service from Las Vegas
Tip of the Week – Selecting the perfect Evergreen for the Holidays
Live indoor greenery instantly brings holiday cheer to a home. Whether you’re bringing an entire tree inside or decorating with branches,
Governor’s Sustainability Award given to the Illinois Emerald Ash Borer Wood Utilization Team
The Illinois Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Wood Utilization Team is a collection of Illinois state and federal government officials and industry leaders working to encourage the use of wood felled
Frosty Fest 2013 is just around the corner
Kramer Tree Specialists is delighted to join the City of West Chicago in celebrating the Holidays at this year’s Frosty Fest. For the past four years, KTS has installed the
New Partnership Creates Exciting Opportunities for Illinois and Wisconsin Landscape Professionals
iLandscape, the premier tradeshow originally designed for the Illinois landscape market, has recently announced their partnership with the Wisconsin Green Industry Federation (WGIF). This allows both the Illinois Landscape Contractors
What are you Thankful for?
Once again, it’s the time of year to celebrate family and friends and give thanks for our fortunes. This year commemorate the holiday by creating your own “Thankful Tree”. It’s
PHC on the Lookout – Continue Watering Evergreens!
Although temperatures are beginning to drop, evergreen trees and shrubs continue to require our attention. The dry conditions in our area increase the amount of stress placed on trees and
Anderson Animal Shelter’s 28th Annual “Night to Paws” Gala Event – November 2nd 2013
Kramer Tree Specialists donation to the Live Auction, again this year, was our Holiday Lights Display. Although I was hoping for a higher bid for the shelter, it was heartwarming
2013 TCIA Expo coming to Charlotte, North Carolina
The World’s largest tree care Expo and Conference is November 14-16 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The annual Expo and Conference, hosted by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) offers leaders
Tip of the Week – Illinois Trees Ideal for Fall Color
Brilliant red, stunning orange and bright yellow fall tree color are making an appearance all around us. Bring the vibrant colors to your landscape by planting a tree with beautiful
Kramer Tree Specialists Trunkline newsletter available to view online!
Want to know more about area Ash trees, anti-transpirant spray applications and the Miyabe Maple tree? All this and more can be found in the fall 2013 edition of the
31st Annual Illinois Arborist Association Conference this week!
The Tinley Park Convention Center is the location for the 2013 IAA Conference, October 21-23rd. It is an excellent opportunity to experience and discuss issues and trends concerning the Illinois
Tip of the Week – Protect Susceptible Evergreens during hard Chicago Winters
Brown, dead needles and brittle twigs and buds are all possible indicators of a desiccated or dehydrated evergreen. While deciduous trees lose their leaves in the winter, evergreens retain foliage
Kramer Tree Specialists Office Hours Changing with the Seasons!
This Saturday, October 19th will be the last weekend the KTS office and mulch yard are open on weekends. Saturday hours will resume the spring of 2014. In addition, KTS
Kramer Tree Specialists featured by BOMA at Business Showcase event
BOMA Suburban Chicago is hosting a fun and exciting event at Kramer Tree Specialists facility in West Chicago. KTS services, products and departments will be featured on October 17th from
Tip of the Week – What’s That Smell?
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) has arrived in Illinois. For the last few years, the number of sightings
Tip of the Week – Boxelder Bugs are Back!
Mounds of writhing blackish and red insects, in mid-summer to early fall, are often an indication of a Boxelder Bug infestation. Although they are a nuisance, the Boxelder Bug does
PHC on the Lookout – Horsechestnut Leaf Blotch
Water-soaked areas on leaves, small reddish-brown leaf spots, shriveling leaflets and black fruiting bodies on leaf undersides are all symptoms of the fungus disease Guignardia leaf blotch. While it’s most
KTS Speaking at Harvest Roast!
Looking for something fun to do on Sunday? The DuPage Friends of Extension is hosting their annual Harvest Roast on Sunday, October 6th at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.
PHC on the Lookout – KTS is starting fall Bio-Green applications!
The cooler temperatures we’ve experienced lately are an indicator of the changing seasons. Swimming pools and beach vacations are making way for football and changing leaf colors. Now, more than
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