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Winter stress on trees

Winter Stresses on Trees

Winter Stresses on Trees  Heavy snow and ice, as well as frozen soil conditions, can damage cherished trees and shrubs in residential landscapes—even areas without major snowfall experience high winds and huge fluctuations in temperatures during winter. But homeowners can lessen the adverse effects of winter weather with preventive maintenance. What to do to reduce winter stresses on trees & shrubs: How to avoid damage to trees Branches of trees can break due to the excessive weight of ice or snow. Tree strength can be improved with proper pruning to […]

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Home Inspections Outside the House

Home Inspections Outside the House

Home Inspections Outside the House Just picture buying a lovely new house and then, a few weeks later, having a big, old oak tree fall on your roof. Or consider finding out that removing an elderly poplar tree will cost $6,000 due to its deadly root rot. Wouldn’t it be preferable to be aware of the state of any significant trees on a property before the purchase and sale contract is signed? Home inspections outside the house are just as important as the inside.  When homebuyers contemplate owning a home for […]

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A Beautiful Snowy Day

A Beautiful Snowy Day You wake up to a beautiful snowy day, and it looks like it will keep snowing all day. Since you’re not particularly in the mood to bundle up and go outdoors, what should you do? Perhaps now is the right moment to begin that project you’ve been considering. Let’s construct the desk, table, or bar top you’ve been envisioning. Where do I begin?  Let’s find a nice quality slab.  At Johnson Ops Tree Care we offer a wide variety of Urban Kiln dried Slabs and Lumber, […]

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View of a tree stump with roots which needs stump removal services from Johnson Ops Treecare.

Tree Stump Removal

How Long Do Tree Stumps Take To Rot?   Leftover stumps can be tough to remove on your own once a tree is cut down. Some specimens have the possibility of maintaining their root growth even after the rest of the tree is gone. Depending on the species and how well they were taken care of, tree stumps generally last for over 10 years before completely dying.  A tree stump doesn’t seem like a problem at first but it can spell trouble for the rest of the plants on your property. […]

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2022 winter project-building bluebird houses

Winter Project 2022-Building Bluebird Houses

Winter Project 2022-Building Bluebird Houses We are working on a small project now that winter is here; stop by and see our bluebird houses, which we fashioned from local urban wood. Our Winter project 2022-building bluebird houses is a fun way to utilize the small lumber we have available as well as preserve the life of these beautiful birds. With their magnificent feathers, insectivorous diets, and beautiful songs, bluebirds make excellent backyard occupants. Any birder can become a bluebird landlord by positioning the perfect bluebird house in the best possible […]

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What Happens to the Brush and Wood…

What Happens to the Brush and Wood… Your trees need to be pruned or perhaps removed, you contact Johnson Ops Tree  Care to come to take care of them. The work gets done, your trees and  yard look fantastic.  What happens to the brush and wood…  after it leaves your property?   As members of the  Wisconsin Urban Wood Network, we make every effort to use all available wood and brush. The major benefits of trees come from their strong, healthy development, but even once they are no longer able to […]

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How to Choose a Tree For Your Yard

How to Choose a Tree For Your Yard Purpose. When deciding on the perfect tree for your yard, We recommend that you consider its purpose. Are you looking for a shade tree? Are you looking for a more decorative tree that has beautiful flowers in the spring? Are you looking for a tree that would serve its own purpose, such as a windbreaker for your home?  The beauty of trees is there is so much variety that it may be hard to narrow your choices down. You do this partly […]

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Aspects to consider before buying a property with trees on it

5 Myths About Trees and Tree Care

5  Myths About Trees and Tree Care Myth #1: Trees grow best when planted deep. While it’s a good thing for trees to develop deep, strong root systems, planting the tree deep in the soil is not the way to accomplish this end. If you are planting a young tree, make sure that the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Improper planting is the top cause of tree demise. Myth #2: Tree cavities should be filled Filling cavities does not increase structural strength. The process […]

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Warning Signs It’s Time to Cut Down a Tree

You observe your tree from your window,  it doesn’t appear to be doing well. Here are a  few Warning Signs It’s Time to Cut Down a Tree. Although some of these signs in combination may mean it’s time to remove the tree, it is always best to consult an ISA Arborist for professional advice. 1. Fungus  If you see fungus-like mushrooms growing at the bottom of your tree, your tree may be slowly dying. Moss is not a problem; many healthy trees may be covered with moss. However, if you begin […]

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Common Tree Trimming Mistakes

Here are some common tree trimming mistakes that homeowners will make, and why it’s important to consult with a Certified Arborist to assess the tree’s needs.  1. Selecting the Wrong Branches To Trim Trim or get rid of the branches that look dead, too long, or randomly chosen, right? NO!!! When your Arborist performs a tree trimming service, they will pay very close attention to the branches which they choose to remove, how far they cut them, and the method by which they cut them. If your cuts are not […]

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