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Tree of the Week – Turkish Filbert
This tree is native to Europe and Asia, with a form similar to another common tree used in the urban setting, the Little Leaf Linden. The shape is oval to
Tip of the week – Weed & Feed and it’s effects on Conifers
Needled evergreens, and in particular Colorado Blue Spruce, can have sensitive new growth severely damaged and even killed from phenoxy-type herbicides (2-4D etc.) applied to lawns containing these conifers during
Tree of the Week – Eastern White Pine
Eastern White Pine is a distinctly unique conifer belonging to the ‘soft pines’ sub group of the Pinus genus. Historically, it has a huge range of native stands in 31
Tip of the Week – Climbing Spurs
Kramer Tree Specialists’ tip of the week… Occasionally, during initial visits to the properties of potential clients, we have observed larger trees with “gaff holes” punched through the bark by
Tree of the Week – Ginkgo
Here is the tree of the week recommendation from our Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA)… The Ginkgo is a unique species of tree, virtually unchanged since it’s origin nearly 300
55th Annual Old House New House Home Show
Join us this weekend at the 55th annual Old House New House Home Show at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles. This will be our 11th consecutive year at this
Community Associations Institute 2012 Tradeshow
After an extremely successful showing at the Mid American Horticultural Show, we will be at it again at the Community Associations Institute (CAI) Trade Show. This year’s show returns
Mid America Horticultural Trade Show 2012
It’s that time of the year again, time for the Annual Mid America Horticultural Trade Show. It is again being held at Navy Pier starting January 18th through January
Winter Tree Care & Why Hire a Certified Arborist?
In a recent issue of Landscape Management e-magazine, a Certified Arborist shares great tips on winter tree care. He discusses the benefits that trees and clients can assume: Prevention or
2011 West Chicago Brilliance in Business Community Image Award
Kramer Tree Specialists was the proud recipient of the West Chicago Brilliance in Business Community Image Award for 2011. This award program is now in it’s third year and recognizes
Frosty Fest! West Chicago
The City of West Chicago’s Frosty Fest was held on December 3. Despite the rainy weather, many from the community attended the parade of singing troupes, live reindeer &
‘Tis the Season! Holiday Lights
The Anderson Animal Shelter Gala Fundraiser on November 5th was a success! The proceeds will help care for the animals that depend on staff and volunteers. We were elated
Did you know…
…Recycled Christmas Trees have been used to make sand and soil erosion barriers and been placed in ponds for fish shelter. …From 1887-1933 a fishing schooner called the “Christmas
Holiday Lights Designs 2011
It’s that time of the year again, time to start thinking about your Holiday Lights plan! As the days grow shorter and the nights get cooler, we are getting closer
TCI Expo 2011 Recap
It was another great success at this year’s TCI Expo in Hartford, Connecticut. Despite the snow and power outages throughout the State of Connecticut, the Expo went on and had
Illinois Arborist Association Conference and the TCI Expo
For the past 9 years, our Director of Field Operations, Todd Kramer, has conducted the hands-on Demonstration Tree training at the Illinois Arborist Association Annual Conference and Trade Show.
Bee-Ware
Bees and wasps are very active this time of year. They are drawn to human food in search for sugar and carbohydrates. To avoid contact with bees and wasps:
The Journey to Sydney
Our very own, Todd Kramer, Director of Field Operations and seven-time Illinois Arborist Association Tree Climbing Champion, came away with his 8th state Championship title this past May in
Chainsaw Safety – What to Wear
Photo taken from Mary Janes Farm, August-September 2011 issue Mary Jane knows what to wear when operating a chainsaw, do you? As shown by Mary Jane, required PPE (Personal
Tree Climbing Down Under! G’Day Mates!
On May 7th, 2011 our very own Todd Kramer was deemed Champion at the Illinois Tree Climbing Competition. Kramer, now 8-time winner of this title, has qualified to
Illinois Arborist Association Tree Climbing Championship Results
What a great event this past weekend at the Salt Creek Forest Preserve in Wood Dale! Congratulations to all of the climbers that participated. Our very own, Todd Kramer, Director
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