Posts by Wildcat Creek Tree Service
Is Spring Coming? Look to the Trees!
As the winter months seem to ravage on and on and cloudy day after cloudy day comes and goes, we all find ourselves wondering—when is spring going to get here?! Well, did you know that a great indicator of the coming spring is the trees that surround us? As they go through subtle changes in…
Read MoreDo Trees Hibernate?
Do Trees Hibernate? We’re hoping the title caught your attention! Perhaps you had images in your mind of a massive sycamore gathering tons of food and finding a cozy cave to snooze away the cold months… And that’s not far from the truth! Although you won’t be seeing any walking trees (we’re guessing you aren’t…
Read MoreGive Your Trees Some Love This Winter With Mulch
I bet we can all relate to the holiday struggle…it seems like our to-do lists are never done! Finish our holiday shopping Pick out the perfect Christmas tree Clean our homes for guests Apply late fall mulch to protect our trees…wait, what? Don’t forget to protect your yard in the hustle and bustle of this…
Read MoreTake Steps at Home to Prep for Winter Tree Care
It’s crazy to think how quickly this year has flown by! In just a blink of an eye, Halloween is already here, and preparations for holiday festivities have begun. The leaves are turning and falling, making way for the chilly winter air. While the frigid weather typically causes the trees to go dormant during the…
Read MoreBegin Preparing Your Trees for Winter
September is here and fall is around the corner! The leaves are dimming from lush shades of green to the crisp red and brilliant gold pigments of autumn. Fading trees are one of the most iconic symbols of fall, and enlisting the help of your Lafayette, IN tree service experts is the perfect way to…
Read MoreRemove Your Tree Stump Now
The smell of your coffee envelops your nose as you raise the mug to your mouth and take a sip. As you glance out of your kitchen window, you see the first rays of the morning sun shining lazily on your backyard while a light mist covers the landscape. Your beautiful flower garden, cozy coy…
Read More5 Ways to Help Your Sapling Survive
There goes your neighbor Bob again, heading to the garage. That shirt he’s wearing may have been cool in the 80s but now it fits like an unsightly crop top. Great…another day of watching him tinker on nothing in particular—in full view of your house. As you glance down at your row of newly planted…
Read MoreWhy Trimming Your Trees Is a MUST
If you’ve ever shaken a tree branch when it’s wet, you remember the impact of the water droplets and the shock of suddenly being rained upon. It’s true that the rains of spring can push down tree branches so they’re touching the grass or grazing the roof of the neighbor’s house. It’s dangerous enough having…
Read MoreWhy Dead-wooding Is a Must-Have for Your Trees in Lafayette, Indiana
A storm passed the night before, and you’re out in the yard to check for damages while you fetch the paper. You can only hope you’re dealing with scattered branches and twigs, but you heard the wind howling last night while you tried to drift off to sleep. It brings to mind the last time…
Read MorePrevent Storm Damage Now Instead of Later
Winter is winding down, making way for the spring. As the atmosphere adjusts to this change, you may notice dark clouds rolling in on one lovely evening. The scene is eerily reminiscent of the last time a bad storm ravaged your yard, leaving you with a mess of branches to clean up for the next…
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