We commonly get asked “what helps keep a tree healthy?”

The short answer is regular, on-going care. In the St. Louis area, that might mean giving a good hard look at your trees seasonally – once in spring, summer, fall, and winter. You’ll be looking out for signs of distress, dangerous branches, unusual growths or discoloring, or potential problems. You should also be monitoring rainfall and natural conditions. In summer, make sure you keep all plants and trees watered when we haven’t had rain in awhile. This is especially true for newly planted trees (1-3 year old trees). They will need watering to survive extended dry spells in St. Louis.

Mulch can also help to keep trees healthy. Mulch insulates roots and protects them from lawn mower cuts. Mulch also helps prevent dry soil.

Over time, most trees will need pruning. Proper tree trimming improves the tree’s structure while also removing any deadwood. Major pruning is recommended when a tree is dormant, and doesn’t have any leaves. If you’re trimming a tree in summer, it’s best focus on tidying up and clearing out smaller dead or damaged twigs.

Smaller tree maintenance projects can usually be handled by a homeowner. However, sometimes professional help is recommended. When you need a large tree removed or big branches trimmed off of a tree, give us a call. We provide affordable tree services across St. Louis. We always provide a free consultation and estimate, and we pride ourselves in giving sound advice for your landscape trees. Our recommendations are always focused on the most cost-effective way to take care of the trees on your property, so you can be sure that your safety and the safety of your trees is in good hands.

Last month our tree removal team completed a large tree removal project for a family in Crestwood, MO. This project included the removal of a giant tree in the front yard. This large tree was dying and needed to be removed eventually, so that it wouldn’t cause severe damage to the home, neighbors home, or even vehicles parked in the road, due to the large size of the tree.

Initially, the homeowner contacted us about a different dying tree located in the backyard. While G&G Lawn & Tree was on-site to evaluate this tree and a few other landscaping projects, we noticed the even more problematic tree that could cause some serious issues for the homeowner. We recommended the removal of this dying tree instead, because it would cause more damage if it fell or lost serious limbs in the event of a storm in the St. Louis area.

Removing a big, old tree takes a team. G&G cares about the safety of you and your family, and we take the extra time to talk to neighbors who may be curious about the tree removal project. We also put safety cones out around active work zones to keep your neighborhoods aware of working being performed and to keep them safe while they exit or enter your neighborhood.

Then, we get to work by performing a carefully planned tree removal, from the top to the tree stump. Our tree care team removes all tree limbs, leaves and tree debris including final stump grinding. We grind and clean-up while we work, to make sure your yard is never an unsightly (or unsafe!) mess.

We pride ourselves in the work that we do, and appreciate the trust that home and business owners entrust our team with, to provide expert tree evaluation and ongoing tree maintenance for their collection of trees. As in this project, we were able to develop a plan to care for high priority tree services first, to make sure the homeowner is making the smartest decisions when it comes to caring for their tree and landscaping.

Even if your unsure about the health of a tree or if you haven’t had a tree consultation in awhile, it’s a good idea to schedule a tree consultation so you can know exactly what you’re dealing with, and what options you have in taking care of your property in the long-run, instead of following a disastrous storm event or damaged caused by a fallen tree. We are happy to provide our expert insights along with a quote for tree services, all at competitive rates. Visit us online for more information about landscaping and tree services in St. Louis. We pride ourselves in being a top rated landscaping and tree company in St. Louis, and our awesome online reviews show our great reputation!

As tree care professionals, we’re recommending that homeowners check the health of their trees before the leaves fall. Now is a great time to identify and make a plan for dead trees that may pose a risk to your home, garage or yard.

Check Your Trees Before Leaves Fall in St. Louis

Why should you check your trees now? Most healthy trees will have leaves until the end of September and beginning of October in Missouri. However, dead or unhealthy trees have already shed their leaves or may never have had leaves this summer. A lack of green leaves during the growing season near St. Louis is a key indication that a tree is dead and should be removed if it is a potential threat to your property.

We also recommend that the branches on healthy trees are evaluated, to make sure they are kept trimmed away from power lines, windows, car parking areas, walkways and other areas. This fall, be sure to make some time to walk around your home or business property mindfully, to evaluate the trees you have. If you’re unsure about the health of a tree you have, give G&G a call!

For over 25 years, we’ve been helping property owners evaluate the health and safety of their trees. Our licensed and insured tree removal team provides expert services at affordable rates.

We also provide fast-acting emergency storm debris clean-up immediately following severe storm events in the St. Louis-area.

Need help to check your trees?

Reach out to us with any questions you may have about one of your trees, or you can schedule a free consultation with us. Get scheduled for a tree evaluation by calling us at 636-296-3499. We provide tree evaluations in: Imperial, Hillsboro, Arnold, Chesterfield, and St. Louis. You can see examples of our landscaping and tree removal work online, here!

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St. Louis and the surrounding Midwest area can get some pretty serious summer storms. Summertime thunderstorms, hail and even tornadoes can damage and weaken even well established trees. If your landscape trees do become damaged after a storm event, it’s important to know what you’re looking at.

At G&G Lawn &  Tree, our expert tree care team is here to help you, with some common signs you may notice when you’re evaluating your trees after a storm event.

Examine Tree Roots

Some tree types grow stem girdling roots that encompass the tree’s trunk. Over time, these roots can affect the overall health of the tree and its root system, leading to trunk weakness or even a fallen tree. This is especially true for most maple trees.

Check Weak Branches

It’s common for many types of trees to form narrow or weak points where certain branches meet. Check your tree’s branches regularly for areas that may break off during a storm. You may find areas that would benefit from tree pruning or other tree care services, to help eliminate future damage to your tree or surrounding property.

Tree Trunk Inspection

A tree trunk is the tree’s longest and strongest area. Check for obvious signs of decay or damage on all of your trees to make sure your tree is supported properly by a healthy trunk.

If you notice any of things on your trees, it’s important to contact a tree care service for help. Our team works quickly to make sure your trees are safe and sound. If you do need emergency tree removal following a storm event, contact us! We provide expert landscaping and tree removal services to the St. Louis area and beyond and would be happy to help.

Contact us at 636-296-3499 or email us at Lori@gandg.cc for professional advice for your trees. We would be happy to look at a photo of your tree or visit your property to provide free recommendations and custom pricing for your tree care needs.

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