Minnesota is a beautiful place to be when the weather is fair, and the leaves are all a vibrant summer green. However, with the cold season upon us, most of us are headed indoors and spending far less time enjoying our lawns. That doesn’t mean our landscapes can be completely overlooked, however. In fact, winter may be the ideal time to address some of the biggest tree-related concerns you have been putting off while the weather was pleasant. At Vital Tree Service in ...

Winter snow and frost can be one of the most beautiful signs of the seasons each year. But just as its beauty brings joy and excitement, it also leaves a wake of destruction when trees and landscapes become damaged from the ice and the weight of the snow. The good news is that a little attentiveness can prevent additional damage and help your lawn and landscape to remain healthy and strong. When damaged trees are pruned or trimmed, you reduce the chance of losing trees altogether and ...

Trees play an essential role in providing your home with shade, comfort, and curb appeal. After living in your home for years, you may grow used to seeing the same tree in your yard day after day. As trees become part of your family, it can be easy to overlook the signs indicating that some need a tree removal service. However, while trees have many benefits and are beautiful, they can cause problems. Some trees can even pose safety risks. At times, it's best to remove ...

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 ...