There are lots of home improvement projects you can safely do yourself as a homeowner, like installing a new light fixture or painting your siding. But one thing you should never do is take on a project that puts your safety at risk. Although it might be tempting to pick up a saw and try to cut your own trees, this is something that should only be done by a professional tree trimming service. In this post from Vital Tree Service, we’re discussing the most common tree trimming ...

Does parking in your driveway mean getting into a hot car in the summer months? Is your home’s curb appeal missing something? Investing in landscaping can increase the value of your property significantly while adding to your home’s curb appeal, and driveway-lining trees are a popular choice. If you’re looking for ways to increase shade and add color to your bare driveway, check out this guide from the tree trimming team at Vital Tree Service in Minnesota. Then ...

Trees are majestic and complex organisms. When well cared for, they add beauty and shade to their environment. But when the importance of root care is overlooked, a tree’s roots can damage property and cause problems across your lawn. At Vital Tree Service, our local tree service works with homeowners and business owners across the Twin Cities area to help protect healthy trees and remove unhealthy growth. Here’s what you need to know about caring for your tree’s ...

When storms hit your area, high winds can take their toll on your home as well as your landscape, and tree damage is one of the most common causes of homeowner’s insurance claims. Although trees are beautiful and majestic when healthy, they can weigh hundreds or even thousands of pounds and wreak untold havoc on your home when damaged. At Vital Tree Service in Woodbury, Minnesota, our tree removal team helps local homeowners deal with the fallout after tree-related damage ...

When winter hits Minnesota, there’s nothing quite as breathtaking as the sight of dazzling snow and ice blanketing the landscape and trees. But all of that precipitation and snow can weigh down branches, and if your trees need trimming, you risk damage to your roof, car, or property. When it comes to choosing a tree trimming service, it’s important not to hire just anyone off the street. In our last post from Vital Tree Service, we offered advice for choosing a ...

There are plenty of home maintenance projects that can be handled by the homeowner. But one project that shouldn’t be handled alone is tree trimming and removal. One of the most common mistakes homeowners make when handling their own tree care is underestimating the weight of branches, which can cause injury and property damage. When hiring a tree service, it’s important to consider their experience and safety practices for this reason. In this blog post, our Vital Tree ...

There’s nothing quite as captivating as a beautiful landscape complete with healthy trees, especially in the fall when the world is covered in glorious shades of red, orange, and yellow. But did you know that there’s more to caring for your trees than making sure they get plenty of water and occasional pruning? There are a number of pests that can cause your trees to become unhealthy. Your trees are also susceptible to plant diseases just like any other living organism. At ...

There are plenty of things to consider when you’re landscaping your lawn. You want to do everything you can to make sure your lawn is cohesive and healthy. As you start planning your landscaping project, there’s a chance that you’ll be able to work around your existing trees and shrubs. But that’s not always the case, especially when trees are unhealthy or growing in a location that may encroach on your walkway or home. At Vital Tree in Minnesota, we can help ...

A beautiful lawn can be a gift to your family and to the environment, and few things bring beauty to a lawn like healthy, vital trees. Trees provide much-needed shade that helps to reduce cooling costs in your home while providing a habitat for local wildlife. When a tree’s health becomes compromised, it can create a safety hazard that puts your family and neighbors at risk. Although sometimes it’s fairly obvious that a tree is beyond saving, in some cases, it may be ...

When you step outside and take in the sights, do you see a world of green, lush trees? In the full bloom of summer, it can be hard to imagine that not long ago, the trees were bare. With the vibrance of summer, trees can reach fullness quickly, with their leaves becoming thick and branches heavy. To keep your trees looking their best, it’s important to prune them regularly. At Vital Tree Service in Woodbury, we offer a wide range of tree services including pruning, trimming, ...

When warm weather comes to Minnesota, nature’s splendor is all around. As you take in the magic of the elements this time of year, one of the most welcome sights is the return of green, healthy leaves to your trees. Healthy trees provide a lovely habitat for nature’s creatures while adding shade and privacy to your property. Enjoying healthy trees is wonderful, and you’ll love how beautiful your yard looks and how it brings so many benefits to native ...

It’s finally springtime, and winter’s chill is gradually getting replaced with the vibrant green leaves that herald the coming of the warm months. But when trees become ill due to heart rot, the promise of spring loses its shine. A type of fungus that affects trees, heart rot can cause both branches and tree trunks of even mature trees to decay and die, destroying the structure of a tree. When this happens, trees are more than just unattractive. They’re also a safety ...