Christmas Tree Farm Benefits, Besides the Trees!
There is nothing like the smell of a real Evergreen tree during the holidays. The aroma fills the home, making spirits bright. Most fresh trees used during the holidays are gathered from Christmas tree farms, where they can be cut directly by the consumer at the farm or purchased at a tree lot. Tree varieties […]
Kramer Tree Specialists Welcomes Visitors from other Tree Companies
Kramer Tree Specialists happily hosted visitors from Portland, Oregon and Las Vegas, Nevada this week. Northwest Tree Specialists from the Portland area and First Choice Tree Service from Las Vegas made the trip to West Chicago on Thursday, December 12th. Our visitors met with KTS management staff and exchanged industry ideas and knowledge. In addition, […]
Tip of the Week – Selecting the perfect Evergreen for the Holidays
Live indoor greenery instantly brings holiday cheer to a home. Whether you’re bringing an entire tree inside or decorating with branches, there are a variety of Evergreen trees and shrubs that will fit the bill. Use these tips to find the Evergreen that best suits your […]
Governor’s Sustainability Award given to the Illinois Emerald Ash Borer Wood Utilization Team
The Illinois Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Wood Utilization Team is a collection of Illinois state and federal government officials and industry leaders working to encourage the use of wood felled in area communities. This includes building and selling local wood products. The Illinois EAB Wood Utilization Team won the 2013 Governor’s Sustainability Award, which was […]
Frosty Fest 2013 is just around the corner
Kramer Tree Specialists is delighted to join the City of West Chicago in celebrating the Holidays at this year’s Frosty Fest. For the past four years, KTS has installed the lights and decorated the tree used in the Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony. This year’s Blue Spruce tree is nearly 20 feet tall and was dug […]
New Partnership Creates Exciting Opportunities for Illinois and Wisconsin Landscape Professionals
iLandscape, the premier tradeshow originally designed for the Illinois landscape market, has recently announced their partnership with the Wisconsin Green Industry Federation (WGIF). This allows both the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA) and the WGIF to network and benefit from new opportunities and expanded industry knowledge. Both organizations will merge their attendees and exhibitors under […]
What are you Thankful for?
Once again, it’s the time of year to celebrate family and friends and give thanks for our fortunes. This year commemorate the holiday by creating your own “Thankful Tree”. It’s a fun interactive project the entire family can enjoy making. The “Thankful Tree” created by your family and friends will be as unique as your […]
PHC on the Lookout – Continue Watering Evergreens!
Although temperatures are beginning to drop, evergreen trees and shrubs continue to require our attention. The dry conditions in our area increase the amount of stress placed on trees and shrubs, including evergreens. To minimize winter water loss and winter burn, ensure evergreens receive adequate moisture. Water all evergreens during dry weather periods, until the […]
Anderson Animal Shelter’s 28th Annual “Night to Paws” Gala Event – November 2nd 2013
Kramer Tree Specialists donation to the Live Auction, again this year, was our Holiday Lights Display. Although I was hoping for a higher bid for the shelter, it was heartwarming that the winning bidder, who wants to remain anonymous, elected to “Pay it Forward” for a very deserving family. This is what the holidays should […]
2013 TCIA Expo coming to Charlotte, North Carolina
The World’s largest tree care Expo and Conference is November 14-16 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The annual Expo and Conference, hosted by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) offers leaders in tree care, business and safety the opportunity to network and compare products and services. Kramer Tree Specialists is excited to have several representatives attending […]
