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Why Should I Use Mulch? – Mulch Benefits to Your Trees and Landscape
The trees in our urban environment are stressed due to a variety of reasons, one of which including mowed and meticulously manicured lawns resulting in a lack of natural organic
Kramer Tree Specialists COVID-19 Response Update
Kramer Tree Specialists considers the health and safety of our employees and their families our highest priority, along with the safety of our clients and communities that we work within.
How to Enhance Your Home Office
As we all do our part to help slow the spread of COVID-19, many of us are doing so by working out of our home offices. For some, this may
Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers
The temperatures are warming and we are experiencing consistently more days and nights above the freezing mark. Warmer temperatures mean a whole host of migrating birds will soon be upon
Kramer Tree Specialists COVID-19 Response
During this current situation with COVID-19, Kramer Tree Specialists prioritizes the health and safety of our staff, clients, and local communities. We understand the uncertainty of this situation and would
Insects & Diseases of Our Urban Forest – We Have You Covered
Our urban forest can be a challenging environment for the trees within it. Urban environments can create many stresses for our trees compared to their natural settings. It is our
The Value of Dedicated Tree Maintenance to Our Urban Forests
Plants and especially trees have many benefits not only to our health and communities, but also a significant benefit to our environment. Just like our own optimum health, to achieve
Winter Season Tree Work – Keep Your Trees Looking Great
The winter season brings dormant landscapes, shorter days, and the fluffy white stuff for us here in the Midwest. The deciduous trees drop their leaves and are all too often
Fun-gi Friday – Cedar Quince Rust
This week’s fungus, Cedar-Quince Rust. Cedar-quince rust is caused by the fungal pathogen, Gymnosporangium Clavipes. This fungus infects a wide range of plant material; plants in the rose family such as hawthorns,
Fun-gi Friday – Turkey Tails
One of the most common mushrooms in North America found virtually anywhere there are dead hardwood logs and stumps to decompose is the Trametes Versicolor fungus, commonly called Turkey Tails. The sporocarp,
Fun-gi Friday
Inonotus dryadeus (aka. Polyporus dryadeus). Commons Names: Oak bracket, warted oak polypore, weeping polypore or weeping conk This is a very common fungus found on oaks trees, but other hardwoods can also
BENEFITS OF LEAF LITTER
Who didn’t enjoy jumping into a giant pile of leaves as a kid? Or, enjoy watching your own kids have that happy moment! The Fall is a wonderful season of
Fun-Gi Friday – Chicken of the Woods
Laetiporus sulphureus (also listed as Polyporus sulphureus) aka. “Sulfur shelf” or “Chicken of the Woods”. The pictures here are the fungus at the early/mid stages of development which is kinda cool,
Fun-gi Friday
The fungus pictured here is Ganoderma lucidum. They show up summer through fall. G. lucidum is a very common root and butt rot of most hardwood trees. Oaks, maples, and Honey locusts are
Fungus Fun Facts – Jack O’Lantern Mushroom
Omphalotus illudens, commonly called “Jack O’Lantern mushroom”. Fun Facts: Gets its name because of its bright pumpkin orange color and its occurrence around the time of Halloween. A common fall
Fungus Fun Facts – Giant Puffball
Fun facts: On record, the largest specimen measured 5ft in size and weighed 50lbs! More often than not, they get to be between the size of a volleyball and a
Urban and Native Environments
It’s fun to walk outside and see the contrast between our urban built environment alongside the natural environment. If you are looking for it, it doesn’t take too long to
Tip of the Week – Soil Compaction and Its Impact on Trees
One of the most difficult and common challenges in our urban environment for trees is soil compaction. Many areas have hardly any topsoil at all due to years of development
Saluting Branches
Coming together as one for a common cause is a powerful action that can make a major difference. We are proud to support a cause of this nature each year
Fall Mulch Season – Gain the Benefits of Leaf Mulch
It’s amazing we are already nearing the end of the summer, but the wonderful autumn season is soon to arrive! The weather is still going to be great for a
Tree Work Ahead – Tips to Keep Everyone Safe
We have all saw it before, “Workers Ahead” signs. The dreaded orange cone season when it comes to road work or the blocked off sidewalk due to some sort of
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