Helpful Landscaping & Home Improvement Articles
September 27, 2013
Autumn is a good time to give your tree a trim
All Posts, Trees & NurseryWith the advent of autumn, folks here in Northern Illinois will soon bring out the rakes to sweep the leaves from their lawns. The falling of leaves, however, doesn’t just mean it’s a good time to rake; it’s also a good time to trim. Are ...
September 24, 2013
Don't Miss Cal & Shan's Tree Sale – an Autumn Extravaganza
All Posts, Trees & NurseryIn the fall, auto dealerships have sales on new cars so they can make room for the latest models. It’s kind of the same thing with a tree nursery here in Northern Illinois. It’s a good time to buy a tree. Yes, most nurseries want to make...
September 19, 2013
Plant a tree when it’s dormant, plant a tree in the fall
All Posts, Trees & NurseryIt’s a nice sunny summer afternoon in Northern Illinois – a perfect time for a tree planting, right? Well, not so fast. Actually, you can have your tree planting in summer but it’s not the perfect time to plant a tree. If there is a pe...
September 16, 2013
Consider snow removal contracts when it's hot?
All Posts, Snow PlowingJust the other day, the thermometer outside topped 90 degrees – better start thinking about who will snow plow your drive here in Northern Illinois. No, that’s not a silly idea. Actually, many of the best residential and commercial sno...