ISA Certified Arborists in St. Louis

Tree dormancy is a phrase often used while discussing landscaping, but what exactly does it mean?

The dormant season usually arrives in your region within the early winter weeks.

Trees enter the dormant or “resting” season based on a decrease in temperature and daylight received. These are the two primary factors that determine when and why a tree will rest for the winter.

Why is the dormant season a good time to perform tree maintenance?

Fall and winter are great times to perform tree maintenance for a number of reasons:

• Drier grounds and bare branches allow arborists to access and inspect your trees with ease.
• Helps decrease the likeliness of disease to spread and harm the tree’s structure.
• Promotes tree viability when the ground thaws and the sun shines again.

Understanding dormant season and its effects on your trees may help you better monitor their health, learn more. 

The best time to trim (prune) trees are anytime between late fall and early spring.

In fall and winter, trees enter a dormant stage, halting their growth. This inactivity along with dropping temperatures creates an ideal setting for pruning.

If you prune after new growth has started, you can limit the plant’s bloom potential for the year.

Here are additional benefits for trimming trees in fall or winter.

Contact a local Davey arborist to schedule your tree trimming appointment.

Damage, disease or safety concerns can turn some trees from an asset into a liability. When this occurs, Davey’s bonded and ISA Certified Arborists can be trusted for safe and efficient tree removal service in western St. Louis.

Look for these signs as an indicator it may be time to remove a tree:

• Heaving soil at the base of the trunk and beneath the canopy
• Decay-producing fungi, such as mushrooms, growing at the base of the trunk
• Chipped or peeling bark and cracks in the trunk
• Cavities in the trunk or large scaffold branches
• Dead or hanging branches in the upper crown
• Fine twigs without living buds near the ends of branches

Call 314.696.5975 to make a tree removal appointment.

Tree trimming is important to help sustain a tree’s health and retain its natural appearance. Davey’s ISA Certified Arborist will assess your tree’s trimming needs from removal of unhealthy limbs to disease reduction. 

These signs can indicate when it’s time for professional tree trimming service:

• Your tree appears too close to power lines
• Branches are close or are touching your home
• You see dead, unsightly or loose hanging branches
• Your trees have not been trimmed or pruned in the last three years
• You would like your tree shaped for a more aesthetic curb appeal

Contact your local Davey ISA Certified Arborist today for a free tree trimming service consultation in western St. Louis, Missouri.

Trees and shrubs in an urban setting loose nutrients in a number of ways, but applying fertilizer is a way to restore vitality.  Our slow-release fertilizer Arbor Green PRO^® replaces nutrients and improves resistance to disease and stressful weather while maximizing the beauty of your trees and shrubs.

Call 314.696.5975 to schedule a free tree and shrub consultation.

Selecting the perfect tree for your property can be overwhelming. Our ISA Certified Arborists are here to help guide you through the entire process from selecting the best tree to the proper planting technique.

With our knowledge and expertise, we take all factors into consideration to ensure your tree:

• Thrives in the climate conditions of St. Louis
• Enhances curb appeal
• Increases property value

Call 314.696.5975 to discuss your tree planting needs, or if you have a tree selection question. We are here to help!

Plant Health Care is the best solution for maintaining your property’s trees over the long haul; it’s total health care for your trees. Our PHC program is designed for clients who are looking to save time, money and frustration by being proactive in the health of their trees and landscape.

Some of our plant health care solutions include:

• Air spade instruments to relieve soil compaction
• Soil remediation techniques
• Supplemental nutrition
• Supplemental irrigation
• As well as other tree remediation tools

Contact your local Davey ISA Certified Arborist for more information on how a PHC program can help you reach your property goals.

Mitigate tree safety risks with our storm damage prevention and support structure systems for trees. All services are performed by ISA Certified Arborists.

Lightning Protection for Trees

We use heavy gauge copper cables to divert damaging lightning safely away from your tree into a buried ground rod.

Our tree protection system also includes a fuse that monitors the tree. So, when lightning strikes, we will be alerted if the tree was hit.

Tree Cabling & Bracing

We use flexible steel strand cables and braces to reduce stress damage on your tree from severe weather. By installing cables, you are strengthening weak tree branches or limbs.

Start protecting your investments, and call 314.696.5975 to schedule a consultation or send us a message.

Transform your lawn and landscape into a vibrant and healthy yard with Davey’s local St. Louis lawn fertilization services.

Our lawn care experts customize your fertilization plan by the local growing conditions in your area and the unique characteristics of your lawn, like grass type and soil quality.

We have extensive experience with Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, red fescue, and turf-type tall fescue to ensure your lawn gets all the nutrients it needs to thrive.

At the end of the day, a proper fertilization regimen is critical to the overall health and beauty of your lawn. So, don’t waste time going through the long process of trial and error!

Call 314.696.5975 to learn more about our professional lawn fertilization services.

A beautiful, healthy lawn starts with the roots. Your local St.Louis lawn care professionals provide core aeration and overseeding services to rejuvenate and heal your lawn from excessive drought and foot traffic.

What is Core Aeration?

Core aeration is a process of using a specialized aeration machine with small hollow tines to remove “cores” of soil to help air, water, and fertilizer penetrate deep into the soil. It also helps control thatch in your yard, which prevents nutrients from reaching your soil and roots.

Benefits of Core Aeration:

• Reduce soil compaction
• Enhance soil water absorption
• Improve fertilizer intake
• Breaks down thatch
• Reduce heat and drought stress

Call 314.696.5975 to learn more about our lawn aeration services.

Controlling grubs before they damage your lawn requires proactive, routine inspections of the turf and soil.

Your local Davey lawn expert will inspect your turf and soil to identify signs of a potential grub, insect or pest infestation.

If an infestation has occurred, we will develop a customized plan that targets the grubs and pests in your yard.

Call 314.696.5975 to have a local Davey arborist visit your property for an inspection.

Peace of mind is hard to come by. This is why Davey guarantees your 100% satisfaction with our DaveyCare℠ Client Promise.

Our company is bonded, insured and employs ISA Certified Arborists that are second to none in the industry.

Davey leads the industry in tree care science, supporting our field team with the most passionate scientists and advisors in the industry at The Davey Institute.