Oak Wilt in Chicagoland: A Silent Threat to Our Oaks
Oak trees are more than just beautiful; they’re vital for wildlife, stormwater management, and air quality in our communities. However, Oak Wilt, a lethal disease, threatens thousands of oaks in our urban and suburban landscapes. With proper awareness and proactive management, we can significantly limit its spread and preserve these essential trees. What is […]
What Does It Mean to Be TCIA Accredited? Elevating Tree Care in Chicagoland and NW Indiana Region
Maintaining our urban forest requires extensive knowledge, skills and expertise. To assist consumers in making the best decision for their tree care, the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) has developed the TCIA Accreditation credential, a program that stands as a critical standard for safe and professional tree care companies. This rigorous third-party verification, administered by […]
Tree Support Systems – Dynamic vs. Static Cabling Systems
As certified arborists, we have the privilege of working closely with trees and witnessing their incredible beauty and resilience. We are dedicated to the health and longevity of trees. In some instances, we identify trees that require additional support to ensure their stability, longevity, and safety. In such cases, installing canopy support systems becomes vital. […]
Tree Cabling Gives a Second Chance
As practitioners of professional arboriculture, it is our goal to make decisions that lead to trees in our urban forest to be as healthy and safe as possible. When it comes to structural integrity of trees, we will never be able to eliminate risk or hazards completely. Yet, there are practices that we can do […]
Competitive Tree Climbing
Competitive tree climbing has helped mold our industry over many years, actually decades. It all started in the late 70’s and was molded after what was called the Lineman Rodeo. That event was put on by utility companies and the competition was an aerial rescue on a utility pole. Line clearance tree trimers got wind […]
Kramer Tree Specialists CDL Training Assistance
Having a CDL as an arborist is critical to growing your career and earning potential in the arboriculture industry. Many of the vehicles used in commercial arboriculture require a CDL, some of which are Class A or B. We require our staff to earn their CDL Class A with air brakes endorsement. This then allows […]
Hydration For Safety and Peak Performance
It has been an extremely dry spring in our area along with hot temperatures, which appears to be continuing into the summer season. This is great news for beach seekers and water park enthusiasts, but these types of conditions prevent challenges for our trees as well as for anyone who works outside. Hydration is critical […]
How To Identify Professional Tree Care for Your Trees
Finding a contractor for any work at your home or property can be a daunting task. When you have work to be done you typically don’t have knowledge of the work in need of being done, hence the need for identifying a competent professional. So, how do you tackle this task? Luckily, many industries have […]
Tip of the Week – DIY or Hire a Professional?
With home ownership comes the responsibility of caring for the home, both inside and out. Many small tasks can easily be accomplished by the home owner and don’t require the services of a professional. Tree care is similar to other home duties. General maintenance tasks, such as changing the filters on your furnace are easily completed […]
PHC on the Lookout – Plant Pests in the Winter
While they aren’t actively feeding and causing damage, many insects that attack trees and shrubs don’t completely disappear in the winter. Insects have a variety of means for surviving cold temperatures and returning in warmer weather to wreak havoc in the landscape. In the late fall, many insects enter a type of dormant stage on […]