Why It is a BAD Idea. Felling a tree might seem straightforward—but when it’s a large tree near a home or building, it becomes one of the most dangerous tasks a person can attempt. Cutting down a big tree in…
Stop Filling Tree Hollows and Painting Wounds – Here’s Why It Hurts Your Tree Trees are living, breathing structures. Like us, they can get injured—and just like our bodies, they have natural ways of protecting and sealing wounds. But when…
Planting a tree might seem simple. Dig a hole, drop in the tree, cover it up, and water—right? Not exactly. There’s a lot more to it if you want your tree to grow strong, stay healthy, and live a long…
When a tree is removed, homeowners are often left with a big pile of wood chips. Free mulch? Sure! But before you spread it around your flower beds or trees, let’s talk about why fresh wood chips aren’t always the…
The Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) may not be in Iowa yet—but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be paying attention. This invasive pest has caused serious damage to trees in states like New York, Massachusetts, and Ohio. If it makes its…
When you’re out shopping, grabbing food, or running errands, you probably visit commercial areas filled with stores, restaurants, and parking lots. What many people don’t realize is that these areas are carefully designed by developers and landscape architects. They plan…
Yes, Your Insurance Company Might Hate That Big Tree in Your Yard. Here’s Why. Over the past few years—especially since the Derecho—insurance companies in Bettendorf, the Quad Cities, and across the Midwest have been hit hard with storm damage claims…
Don’t Call It a Comeback—I Never Left I’ve been here the whole time. Just flying under the radar, taking care of my loyal clients and keeping things small on purpose. A few years back, when my wife was diagnosed with…
Beware the EAB Wave — And the Tree Guys, Not the BugUpdated for Today’s World Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been around for years now, but with its long-term impact still unfolding, there's a different kind of wave moving through…
We are excited to announce our name change! To more accurately describe what we do, we felt that a change was in order. We choose Urban Tree Care! Same owner, same crew, same everything .....except for the name! We…