PHC on the Lookout – Benefits of Dormant Oil
Did you experience a magnolia scale infestation last year? How about other scale species, mites, aphids, sawfly, ash flower gall or honey locust plant bug? Dormant oil allows homeowners the opportunity to get a jumpstart on the season and target many pests that were a nuisance in previous years. Dormant oil is an oily product […]
Come see KTS at The Old House New House® Home Show!
Pheasant Run Resort in Saint Charles is the place to be February 12-14, 2016. The Old House New House® Home Show is the largest and longest running consumer home show in the Chicago area. Want to beautify your home? Whether you’re looking to remodel, build, landscape, or searching for quality home service providers, The Old […]
2016 iLandscape™ Show Coming Soon!
February 3rd through 5th marks the 3rd annual iLandscape™ Show. iLandscape™ teams up the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA) and the Wisconsin Green Industry Federation (WGIF) to bring a top-notch Show that is sure to excite and educate. iLandscape™ offers landscapers and other people in the green industry the opportunity to see new products, listen […]
Tip of the Week – Aiming for Tree Diversity
Prior to the Emerald Ash Borer, streets in many local communities were lined with Ash trees. Elm trees in the area and all over the country have suffered from disease. Both tree species were heavily used and planted in urban settings. When a tree disease or insect is introduced into a community the devastation can […]
Tip of the Week – Early Spring Color, Inside Your Home!
Winter has surely arrived. Frigid temperatures and icy sidewalks have made this apparent. But don’t despair; creating a spring haven inside your home will brighten cold, dreary winter days. There are a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs that will start spring early, when brought inside. Forsythia, Cornelian Dogwood, Red Maple and Pussywillow are all […]
Tip of the Week – Chicago Region Trees Initiative
Understanding the region’s tree population, improving the health and vigor of local trees, increasing public awareness of the importance of managing our urban forest and improving the conditions of Chicago forests by the year 2040 are goals and visions of the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI). The CRTI was created in 2013 with the hopes […]
Happy Holidays!
Boughs of holly, candy canes and visions of gifts under the tree. These are just a few things that help make the season merry and bright. With the holidays just around the corner, many people have begun their own traditions. The Elf on the Shelf has appeared in many homes. Children are enjoying Advent calendars […]
Tip of the Week – Tis the Season for Giving
The Holiday season is well under way. Gifts, wrapping paper, holiday cards and treats of all sorts are just a few things we expect during the Holidays. Of course, giving is just as important as receiving. Openlands TreeKeepers® is one way to give back to local Chicago area communities by identifying potential tree problems and […]
Tip of the Week – Winter Beauty with a Winter Garden
This time of year, outdoor color and interest is usually lacking. Annuals have finished their season, perennials have died back and deciduous trees and shrubs have become bare. But don’t lose hope. There are many striking options to add color and attraction in the winter landscape. One option is evergreen trees and shrubs, which add […]
Come Celebrate the Season in West Chicago!
Frosty Fest returns to West Chicago and promises to offer holiday fun for all! Kramer Tree Specialists is excited to participate by providing the lighting and ornament decorations for the tree that will light up downtown West Chicago during the entire holiday season. Festivities begin Saturday, December 5th at 1:30 p.m. in downtown West Chicago. […]