Come See KTS at The Home Show!
The Old House New House® Home Show is September 27 – 28th at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles. Meet WGN radio hosts “Mr. Fix-it” and Frank Fontana along with over 300 exhibitors offering products and services ideal for enhancing all aspects of your home life. Kramer Tree Specialists is exhibiting in booth 205 […]
PHC on the Lookout – Spots on Your Tree Leaves?
Cool, wet conditions are the perfect weather for fungal growth. This is exactly the type of weather the Chicago area experienced this spring and early summer. There are many types of fungi that infect trees. One type is Anthracnose, which is commonly found on Maple, Ash, Oak, Sycamore and Walnut trees. But Dogwood, Catalpa, Linden […]
Go Climb A Tree! KTS participating in the 2014 Illinois Tree Climbing Championship
The 2014 Illinois Tree Climbing Championship, presented by the Illinois Arborist Association, is an exciting opportunity for arborists to educate and compete against each other in a fun environment. Specific events within the competition include aerial rescue, work climb and belayed speed climb. Click here for a description of all the events at this year’s […]
Tip of the Week – Replace that Ash!
With the recent ravage of the Emerald Ash Borer across the Chicagoland area, homeowners and landowners are left wondering how to fill the open areas in the landscape. Many Chicago villages have plans in place for trees located in parkways, but removed Ash trees on a homeowner’s property are usually the homeowner’s responsibility. There are […]
Tip of the Week – Creating a Sustainable Landscape
What is a sustainable landscape? Considering the environmental impact that the landscape will have is the first step when creating a sustainable landscape. A sustainable landscape respects the local climate and wildlife, which in turn can potentially reduce the need for excessive use of fertilizers, pesticides and watering. Selection of plants that are conducive to […]
Tip of the Week – Tree Watering Techniques
“How much water does my tree need on a weekly basis?” “What is the best way to water my tree?” These are questions that KTS receives throughout the growing season. Below are tips to ensure your trees are receiving adequate moisture. Typically, most trees prefer about an inch of water per week, taking into account […]
Tip of the Week – What’s that Growing in my Mulch?
The appearance of colored slime and smelly protrusions in your mulch may be reminiscent of a science fiction movie, but it’s a natural occurrence during wet weather periods. Heavy rain brings fungus growth in decaying wood and mulched areas. The fungus takes on a variety of appearances, including various colored slimy masses called Slime Mold […]
PHC on the Lookout – Fire Blight
Fire Blight is a bacterial disease that affects many commonly used trees and shrubs. Trees and shrubs that are susceptible to Fire Blight include Pear, Crabapple and Hawthorn trees, plus Roses, Spirea and Cotoneaster shrubs. Symptoms appear in early spring, just after flowers have opened. Blossoms wilt and turn brown shortly after opening. Fire Blight […]
PHC on the Lookout – Galls
Galls appear in different shapes, sizes and colors, depending on the insect causing them. For example, Hackberry trees are especially prone to Gall infestations caused by a psyllid insect (also called jumping plant lice) that forms a small, round bump to protect the young insect growing inside. The Galls appear on the leaf surface of […]
Tip of the Week – How to Plant near Power Lines
Trees play an important part in the landscape. When choosing where and what tree to plant there are many factors to consider. While it’s important to look down at the soil, it’s just as important to look up. Utility lines may appear high at the time of initial planting, but keep in mind a tree’s […]
