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Come see KTS this Weekend!
The Old House New House® Home Show is this weekend, both Saturday and Sunday at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles. Kramer Tree Specialists is excited to participate in
KTS Participating in The Old House New House® Home Show
Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles is the location for The Old House New House® Home Show, September 28-29, 2013. This home show offers consumers the opportunity to peruse hundreds
KTS Participating in Upcoming Home Show
Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles is the location for The Old House New House® Home Show, September 28-29, 2013. This home show offers consumers the opportunity to peruse hundreds
Fall Tree Pruning
With falling leaves comes the importance of fall tree maintenance. Fall is an excellent time for pruning many tree varieties. Upcoming winter storms makes fall an ideal season for pruning
Water, Water, Water…
While we experienced a wet spring, that hasn’t been the situation lately. The occasional rain storm hasn’t been sufficient to keep many landscapes healthy and happy. Plants continue to grow
Finding Fall Webworms?
Fall Webworm can be found munching on a large variety of deciduous trees and shrubs in August and September. Preferred host trees include Hickory, Ash, Birch, Black Walnut, Crabapple,
Kramer Tree Specialists Employee Recognition Program is featured in TCIA Magazine
Since 2011, Kramer Tree Specialists has recognized and rewarded employees that have discovered potential safety risks and taken the steps to have the hazards corrected. The July 2013 issue of
PHC on the Lookout – Japanese Beetles have arrived!
Devoured and skeletonized leaves are indicative of a Japanese Beetle infestation. Swarms of the insect attack their host, eating as they go. Favorite hosts include Rose bushes, Linden trees, flowering
“Implementing Human Performance Tools”, written by Tim Ayers is featured in July TCIA Magazine
Tim Ayers, Director of Safety and Human Performance at Kramer Tree Specialists, had an article appear in the July 2013 issue of the Tree Care Industry Association magazine. The fascinating
KTS involved in Wetlands Project
While the CN railroad works to expand service to all of us, their Indiana project encountered wetlands they intend to preserve and protect. Many of the plants identified by environmental
PHC on the Lookout – Euonymus Scale Treatments start soon!
Yellowish green spots on the leaves, dropped foliage and stem dieback are all indicators of a possible Euonymus Scale infestation. Both shrub and vine Euonymus varieties are affected by Euonymus
Tip of the Week – Proper Tree Felling
The time eventually comes for trees to be removed. There are a variety of reasons this occurs. Reasons for removal may include new construction plans, storm damage or even disease,
Tip of the Week – Selecting the Right Tree for your Home
Before planting a tree at your home check out this article for great tips and advice. There are many considerations that should be made when selecting a tree for your
PHC on the Lookout – Emerald Ash Borer Update
The Emerald Ash Borer has become well known throughout the Chicago area. Many local communities have been hit hard by this pest. Where there are Ash trees, there is concern
Tip of the Week – Know the Value of your Trees!
Area Chicago communities, such as St. Charles are participating in The Morton Arboretum’s “Tree Tagging” initiative. “Tree Tagging” puts a dollar value on a tree, based on the tangible benefits
Kramer Tree Specialists participating in West Chicago’s “Touch a Truck” event
Ever wonder what it’s like to experience large trucks up close? West Chicago Park District is providing the opportunity for kids of all ages to touch and sit in a
Tip of the Week – Looking for Mulch? We’ve Got It!
Kramer Tree Specialists offers a wide variety of mulch choices, suitable for any situation. Mulch plays an important role in the health of your landscape. While there are many
2013 Illinois Tree Climbing Championship results are in!
Saturday, May 11 was the date of the Illinois Tree Climbing Championship, hosted by the Illinois Arborist Association. Despite the cool weather, it was an enjoyable event for both
Tip of the Week – Are your Trees Experiencing Drought Stress?
The summer of 2012 was a historic drought period for much of the country. In terms of plant stress, the combination of a wet spring and dry summer may make
PHC on the Lookout – Protect your Pines! Plant Health Care Department is Starting Zimmerman Pine Moth and Fungicide Applications Soon
New spring growth is beginning all around us, including on area Evergreen trees and shrubs. Pine trees, in particular, are producing new “candles”. Candles are the young needles of
Kramer Tree Specialists participating in Illinois Tree Climbing Championships!
Come watch Kramer Tree Specialists and other tree companies as they compete for the Illinois Tree Climbing Championship on May 11th at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. This exciting event, hosted
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