Sep 13, 2024 | Professional Tree Services, Tree Care Services
Missouri counts many oak species among its native trees. Unfortunately, all oak trees are susceptible to a very common—and damaging—fungus known as Bretziella fagacearum. This fungus spreads across the water-conducting system of the oak tree, leading to rotting and...
Jul 29, 2024 | Seasonal Tree Care Guide, Tree Care Services
The emerald ash borer bears a beautiful name in spite of its proclivity towards ash tree destruction. Emerald ash borers feature a green iridescent shell that ancient civilizations compared to the precious gemstone, and shells were worn as jewelry and...
Jun 4, 2023 | Tree Care Services
Is white fungus on trees dangerous? The short answer is that it depends on whether it’s due to powdery mildew disease or heart rot. In this article, S.M.B. Family Tree Service, House Springs’ tree service experts, explains when you should worry...
May 4, 2023 | Tree Planting Guide
When choosing cedar trees for your property, the options before you can seem overwhelming. You want to know you are choosing the best size and look for your ideal landscape. Each one is different, so where do you start? S.M.B. Family Tree Service provides 24 hour...
Apr 12, 2023 | Tree Care Services
Knowing when to stop watering new trees is something that confuses many homeowners. If you stop too soon, you risk stunting the tree’s root systems. Over water, and the tree’s roots become weak. In this post, S.M.B. Family Tree Service, House Springs’...
Mar 4, 2023 | Tree Care Services
Tree trunk rotting requires felling and removal of the tree, but depending on the circumstances, you may be able to mitigate damage. If your tree is experiencing severe rot, contact S.M.B. Family Tree Service to work with professionals from House Springs’ expert...
Feb 4, 2023 | Tree Trimming Guide
Proper tree trimming and pruning techniques require years of experience and training. Always hire a tree professional when undertaking tree-trimming projects for your residential or commercial property. Improper cuts into the branch collar, heartwood, or inner bark...
Jan 4, 2023 | Seasonal Tree Care Guide
Many people think that you cannot perform tree pruning during the winter months, but this is not true. Winter is actually one of the best times to prune your trees and poses the least risk to your tree branches. So today, the team at S.M.B. Family Tree Service is here...
Dec 4, 2022 | Tree Removal Guide
If you own or manage property, you know the importance of proper tree care. Keeping trees healthy, strong, and well-maintained boosts your land’s safety and value. Removing hazardous trees plays an equally vital role in these goals. Unfortunately, spotting early...
Nov 4, 2022 | Tree Removal Guide
Knowing when to remove a tree can go a long way in saving you from the potential damage and injuries hazardous trees pose. Your tree might seem healthy initially, but it could be a disaster waiting to happen. Fortunately, a few signs can help determine when to remove...
Oct 4, 2022 | Professional Tree Services
As a property owner, you know that caring for the plants and trees on your property makes up a considerable part of your exterior maintenance responsibilities. However, like many homeowners, you probably don’t know which professionals you should speak to for your care...
