Trees come in all shapes and sizes. But when your tree is growing at an unusual angle, you may find yourself feeling a bit concerned about its safety and stability. Although some leaning trees are perfectly fine, others are justifiably cause for concern. In this post from our tree removal service professionals at Vital Tree Service, we’ll help you decide whether to remove or keep that old leaning tree. Why Trees Lean When clients ask us about leaning trees, what ...

If a tree falls in your backyard and there’s no one there to hear it, at the end of the day, you’ve got a large chunk of wood to contend with. If you’re like most people, you hate the idea of letting the potential firewood or lumber go to waste. And, beyond wanting to be efficient and not wasteful, there are also the logistical concerns of dealing with a large tree on your property. Every year, millions of homeowners face the same conundrum of how to deal ...

There’s nothing quite like a vibrant, green lawn full of healthy, thriving trees. They provide shade for your lawn, by creating a canopy of protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays. They also create life-giving oxygen and provide a vital component for our planet’s ecosystem. Trees are home to a host of species, inviting everyone from bluebirds to friendly little squirrels to build their homes. It’s no wonder we love trees! And keeping your trees healthy is ...

When you’re adding trees to your landscape, have a mix of evergreen and deciduous. While deciduous trees look beautiful and often flower or bear fruit, evergreen trees are sturdy and perfectly suited to the harsher Minnesota climate. With evergreen trees, you’ll get greenery around your home throughout the year, and the stately beauty of these trees can’t be understated. However, some trees are better suited to the Twin Cities area than others. In this ...

The importance of trees in our environment can never be overemphasized. From providing beautiful landscapes to wonderful shades and cleaner air around our homes and businesses, trees are a luxury. Having healthy, gorgeous trees around is great for physical and mental health, so it’s important to keep your trees in good health. However, despite the roles trees play in our environment, not many people take the time to understand the nature of trees and what could lead to their ...