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Plain-language advice from our ISA-certified arborists on pruning, pests and seasonal care in Minnesota.

Why Minnesota arborists prune in winter
Frozen ground, sleeping insects and bare branches make December through March the best time to prune most Twin Cities trees.
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- Seasonal care · 7 min read

Why Minnesota arborists prune in winter
Frozen ground, sleeping insects and bare branches make December through March the best time to prune most Twin Cities trees.
Read - Tree health · 8 min read

Emerald ash borer: treat, remove or replace?
How to decide what to do with an ash tree in the Twin Cities, with honest numbers on treatment, removal and replanting.
Read - Tree health · 6 min read

Oak wilt and the April to July rule
The single most important thing Twin Cities oak owners can do is simple: keep saws and wounds away from oaks in spring and early summer.
Read - Sustainability · 6 min read

What happens to your tree after removal
Inside our Hiawatha wood yard, where removed trees become slabs, firewood, mulch and compost instead of landfill.
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