FAQs – Page 3

How do the harsh winters affect trees in Clara City MN?

Here in Clara City Minnesota our trees have been specially designed to stand up to the harsh conditions that our winters bring. As the sun takes up less of the day trees start to drop their leaves, putting the energy that they have gathered deep into their root system. The tree pulls its water into the ground and replaces it with sugar, which has a lower freezing point, keeping the trees cardiovascular system from freezing solid. Without leaves the wind in Clara City MN cannot pull as hard on the branches, causing fewer breaks and damage to trees during the winter months. One of the unique problems that trees in Clara City have to face is the fluctuating temperatures we get in the spring. One day it is 40 degrees and the trees sap starts to flow, but then the next week the temps in Clara City MN drop down to -20, freezing the tree solid, sometimes causing bark splits or damage. 

What do you do with all the tree waste from a tree service in Clara City MN?

We are blessed in Clara City MN to have a wonderful staff of city workers that keep great care of the local brush site. Thanks to these city workers in Clara City we are able to haul the majority of the tree waste to the brush pit to be burned and turned into compost. The large wood from any jobs in Clara City MN go to our home base where they are sorted and split for firewood. Depending on the tree species some wood is processed into bundled and kiln dried for firewood use at state parks or county parks, other wood is stacked and utilized in heating our home or a few other of our customers homes around the Clara City MN area. 

Does the City of Clara City MN help with any of my trees?

Clara City is a great town to live in because of the great help they are with the trees in the boulevard. Some cities often require the resident to handle all trimming and removal of boulevard trees, but Clara City MN has a crew that can handle small scale trimming projects, or they have us come in to handle the larger and more technical projects, usually at no cost to the residents! Being able to be part of such a great community here in Clara City is a wonderful blessing for us, and we love helping improve the town’s look and curb appeal as their trees get older and start to decline.

What are the problems with planting my tree in Raymond MN close to powerlines?

While planting a small little stick of a tree it can be hard to fathom or remember what that tree may look like in the future. Picking the right location for your new tree in Raymond Mn is one of the most important parts of the planting. The dirt you plant the tree in is one thing, so choosing a location that is suitable for the type of tree you plant can change the dirt and soil quality. More importantly, in Raymond MN we have overhead utilities, and planting a tree in close proximity to these utilities can spell a death sentence for your tree. As it grows into the overhead utilities, power crews will come into Raymond MN and hack back your tree, leaving it damaged and susceptible to disease. The crew does not have much of a choice, poor planting location means that either they butcher up the tree, or remove it entirely. 

What is the best shade providing tree to plant in Raymond MN?

A backyard full of beautiful shade trees is really a great asset to your property in Raymond MN, increasing your properties value and dropping utility costs on your home, but picking the right tree is important. There are fast growing trees like the silver maple, but with the fast growth comes other problems and issues. Silver maples can grow to gargantuan size in a short amount of time, with limbs the size of cars overhanging your home. Since they grow so fast they are also not the strongest tree and are very susceptible to rot and breakage. A good shade tree may be another maple variety, like the red maple or sugar maple, growing slower, stronger wood while still proving the large shading leaves like the silver maple. 

How do I get rid of my stumps in Raymond MN?

The first step to stump eradication in Raymond MN is to call 811 to get an underground utility locate done. Often times trees are planted or randomly grow over top these utilities, and hitting a gas line or power line can not only be expensive but possibly kill you. There are a lot of home remidies to remove stumps in Raymond MN, but we have found the best way involve horse power and diesel fuel. Pulling the stumps is one option, and depending on the final product you are looking for, may be the best option. Digging all around the stump and removing the entire root ball is a time consuming process, but it insures that the tree and its root system are removed, allowing you to build right over top of the old stump location. We prefer stump grinding in Raymond MN. Using a grinding wheel with teeth spinning at high rpm, we grind away at the stump until it is roughly 8 inches below the desired grade. This process is a lot less damaging than pulling the entire stump, leaving your Raymond MN yard looking nice and finished when complete. 

Do we have any historic trees around Montevideo MN?

While inside the city limits of Montevideo there are no trees holding any historic value, just a short drive out to La Que Parle State Park brings you to one of the most spectacular trees in the entire state! Just a short walk along a trail that is on private land, but has access for state park goers, stands the state’s largest tree. A cottonwood tree, 33 ft around, stands, towering over all the other trees in the small ravine. It is a wonder what this tree has seen, all the conflicts with the Sioux people, the building of Montevideo as the county seat, everything else in our imaginative history as minnesotans, this tree has stood to see. If you get the chance, it is a beautiful drive from Montevideo MN to see this wonderful tree, something the whole family can enjoy. 

How does the Minnesota River flooding affect trees along the shores near Montevideo MN?

We get wild fluctuations of flooding each year, depending on the rainfall and snow load we saw this past winter/spring in Montevideo. Trees that grow along the river are specially adapted to the flooding, with wide root structures holding them firmly in the ground and thick bark preventing damage from rushing waters. While these trees are designed for the harsh environment, damage certainly does occur during hard flood times around Montevideo. If the water stands too long the tree will die out, rotting away at its root system and killing the tree. During fast water movements near Montevideo floating logs and debris wear away at the trunk of the tree, girdling and killing the tree from the top down. And lastly, the ever changing river structure along the banks near Montevideo erode and topple trees into the river every year as the river changes and moves through the landscape. 

Do any different trees grow around Montevideo because of the river?

We have a few unique trees growing around us due to the different environment that the river has. Differently than most prairie towns, along the river near Montevideo you find stands of Oaks, growing in tough rocky terrain, and groves of basswood enjoying the sandy soil instead of the dark and moist dirt from out of the valley. Also, here in Montevideo MN, we get thick clumps of the invasive Cedar trees, choking out native prairie lands and changing the environment for all the creatures we enjoy and encounter here in Montevideo MN