Winter Tree Care: Setting the Stage for a Healthy Spring

Winter tree care is about observation, protection, and planning. While trees may appear dormant, what you do or don’t do during the winter months can significantly influence their health, safety, and performance in spring. The leafless season provides a valuable opportunity to evaluate trees more clearly and address potential concerns before the growing season begins. […]
The Arborist’s Advantage: Strengthening Trees with Support Systems

As ISA-certified arborists, we’re privileged to work closely with trees, witnessing their incredible beauty and resilience up close. We’re dedicated to their health and longevity. Sometimes, though, we identify trees that need extra support to ensure their stability, safety, and a long life. In these cases, canopy support systems become vital. Why Do Trees Need […]
What Does It Mean to Be TCIA Accredited? Elevating Tree Care in Chicagoland and NW Indiana Region

Maintaining our urban forest requires extensive knowledge, skills and expertise. To assist consumers in making the best decision for their tree care, the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) has developed the TCIA Accreditation credential, a program that stands as a critical standard for safe and professional tree care companies. This rigorous third-party verification, administered by […]
Arbor-Culture – Risk Assessment

There is risk in everything we do from getting out of bed to driving to work. I have noticed we all look at risk in different ways and try to balance that risk in our own way. Here at Kramer Tree Specialists we deal with many different forms of risk. Our Arborist Associates have to […]