Blooming Fest 2015!
Once again, West Chicago will celebrate spring and all the beauty it brings. Color and fun abounds at this year’s Blooming Fest on May 16th in downtown West Chicago. Admission is free for this family friendly event. Kick off the spring season right with healthy eating and a fitness plan. Healthy West Chicago is a […]
Tip of the Week – Become Aware! May is Illinois Invasive Species Awareness Month
The Illinois Invasive Species Awareness Month (ISAM) which occurs in May, is a statewide effort dedicated to informing everyone in Illinois about the threat of invasive species. This includes invasive insects, plants, diseases and animals. The theme for this year’s ISAM is Preserving Illinois’ Wild Side. Each and every citizen in Illinois can help protect […]
We Love You Mom!
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and you may be scrambling to come up with gift ideas. Of course, you know your Mom best, but let these ideas inspire you. There are a wide variety of activities to explore throughout the Chicago area: Does your Mom like the theater? There are performances from the Blue Man […]
Celebrate Arbor Day Every Day!
Arbor Day was officially celebrated April 24th this year, but let’s branch out and continue to celebrate trees! Over 135 years ago Julius Sterling Morton established the first Arbor Day celebration in Nebraska. J. Sterling Morton asked that one day was set aside to plant trees, both forest and fruit. More than one million […]
Tip of the Week – Winter Burn
Spring has sprung and Mother Nature is returning color back into our landscape; trees are breaking dormancy, spring ephemerals are covering the forest floors and flower blooms are becoming abundant. This flush of growth brings relief that winter is behind us, but also accentuates the damaging effects of the past dormant season. Specific winter injury […]
PHC on the Lookout – Spring Cleaning for the Yard!
Just as we air out the house and clean areas neglected during the winter, it’s also important to tidy the yard and get it ready for the upcoming growing season. Leaves and plant debris left over from the previous year can harbor diseases that will carry over to the following year. Keep in mind, there […]
Tip of the Week – Why You Should Hire an Insured Tree Company
Will you contract with a tree company this year for tree pruning, tree removal or treatment services? If so, it’s critical that the tree company you hire to do work at your home or property is properly insured. This includes both liability and workers compensation coverage. Without this protection, the homeowner is left vulnerable if […]
PHC Department is Starting Apple Scab Treatments Soon… Call Today to get on the Schedule!
While we are still experiencing cool day and night temperatures, Crabapple trees are slowly beginning to show leaf bud break, which is necessary to start Apple Scab Fungus spray applications. The Plant Health Care Department at Kramer Tree Specialists is carefully monitoring Crabapple trees in our area to determine the best time to start the […]
Tip of the Week – What Makes a Tree or Shrub Invasive?
Aggressive, hostile and annoying are all words used to describe something that is invasive. The same can be said for plants. Plants are considered invasive if the species is not native to the local ecosystem or has disrupted the natural community or ecological functions. Invasive plants are introduced into a region either accidentally or intentionally, […]
PHC on the Lookout – Dormant Oil Spray Applications Starting!
Just as the name indicates, dormant oil is an oily product that is sprayed on plant foliage during the plant’s dormant season. It is a relatively safe method for controlling certain plant attacking pests, in that it does little harm to beneficial insects, birds and animals. The Plant Health Care Department will begin dormant oil […]