Tip of the Week – Illinois Trees Ideal for Fall Color
Brilliant red, stunning orange and bright yellow fall tree color are making an appearance all around us. Bring the vibrant colors to your landscape by planting a tree with beautiful fall colors. There are a variety of tree sizes and shapes ideal for Illinois landscapes. It’s important to consider many factors when choosing a tree, […]
Kramer Tree Specialists Trunkline newsletter available to view online!
Want to know more about area Ash trees, anti-transpirant spray applications and the Miyabe Maple tree? All this and more can be found in the fall 2013 edition of the Trunkline newsletter. It’s easier than ever to keep up on the latest KTS news. Click here to view the newsletter online, through our website. Past […]
31st Annual Illinois Arborist Association Conference this week!
The Tinley Park Convention Center is the location for the 2013 IAA Conference, October 21-23rd. It is an excellent opportunity to experience and discuss issues and trends concerning the Illinois Tree Care Industry. A wide variety of classes and sessions are offered to attendees. Click here for more event information. Kramer Tree Specialists is proud […]
Tip of the Week – Protect Susceptible Evergreens during hard Chicago Winters
Brown, dead needles and brittle twigs and buds are all possible indicators of a desiccated or dehydrated evergreen. While deciduous trees lose their leaves in the winter, evergreens retain foliage and protect themselves from winter water loss with a variety of natural protection mechanisms. Even with these protections, a warm sunny day during the dormant […]
Kramer Tree Specialists Office Hours Changing with the Seasons!
This Saturday, October 19th will be the last weekend the KTS office and mulch yard are open on weekends. Saturday hours will resume the spring of 2014. In addition, KTS office hours during the week are changing soon. Starting October 28th, the KTS office is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. […]
Kramer Tree Specialists featured by BOMA at Business Showcase event
BOMA Suburban Chicago is hosting a fun and exciting event at Kramer Tree Specialists facility in West Chicago. KTS services, products and departments will be featured on October 17th from 3:00 – 6:00 PM. Activities include mulch, yard and building tours. Attendees will learn about our non-toxic dyed mulch, the energy saving aspects of the […]
Tip of the Week – What’s That Smell?
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) has arrived in Illinois. For the last few years, the number of sightings has steadily increased in our state. This pest wreaks (and reeks) havoc on fruit and vegetable crops, in addition to woody plants, such as trees. […]
Tip of the Week – Boxelder Bugs are Back!
Mounds of writhing blackish and red insects, in mid-summer to early fall, are often an indication of a Boxelder Bug infestation. Although they are a nuisance, the Boxelder Bug does not actually harm the areas they congregate and because it may be a temporary stopping location, the bugs may be gone in just a couple […]
PHC on the Lookout – Horsechestnut Leaf Blotch
Water-soaked areas on leaves, small reddish-brown leaf spots, shriveling leaflets and black fruiting bodies on leaf undersides are all symptoms of the fungus disease Guignardia leaf blotch. While it’s most commonly found on Horsechestnut trees, Buckeye trees are also affected. Severely infected trees will drop their leaves early in the season. Damage is mainly aesthetic, […]
KTS Speaking at Harvest Roast!
Looking for something fun to do on Sunday? The DuPage Friends of Extension is hosting their annual Harvest Roast on Sunday, October 6th at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. Activities include a Pig Roast, Quilt Display, French Market and a variety of children’s activities. In addition, Kramer Tree Specialists Master Arborists, Harold Hoover and […]
