Do Trees Hibernate?

learn how trees function in the winter and how wildcat creek can aid with tree care

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…

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Remove Your Tree Stump Now

remove that old tree stump now with wildcat creek tree services

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…

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Why Trimming Your Trees Is a MUST

to get optimal growth regularly trim your trees

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…

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How Thinning Leads to Your Trees Winning

protect your tree with tree thinning services in lafayette indiana

Spring has sprung, and so has growth on your trees! While many people let plants on their property grow unchecked, trees often need professional care to grow optimally and reach their best potential. Leaving trees on your property to their own devices might work for your wooded areas, but for those looking to have a…

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When Is It Time for a Tree to Go?

wildcat creek tree service in lafayette indiana can remove your stumps and trees

Knowing what causes trees to die, what to look for to tell your tree needs help, and what can be done if your tree does need to be removed can help any homeowner. When you know how to spot the first signs of trouble or the signs it’s too late, you can feel confident in…

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New Year, New Trees

wildcat creek tree service in lafayette indiana can help you choose which trees to plant in your yard

With the start of another year, comes the opportunity to set and accomplish new goals. We have fitness goals, financial goals, family goals, and we also have new goals for our homes. Whether it be remodeling a bathroom, adding a deck, or building a sunroom, this year’s the year to finally accomplish our household dreams.  …

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Winter Tree Care in Lafayette, Indiana

stop winter from damaging your trees with these simple tips from wildcat creek tree service

As the spring stretched into summer, you labored away with your lawn—creating the perfect landscape for your home. You tended your shrubs with painstaking care and watched as your trees both grew up and continued to mature. As the days begin to shorten and temperatures drop, a worry amongst gardeners and landscapers like you hangs…

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Know Your Roots – All About Root Health

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“Beauty is only skin-deep,” said Thomas Overbury in 1613, in reference to his wife. But the same can be said for trees, whose beauty stretches way up into the sky. But true beauty…as any mother or sappy novel will say…lies within. To see the hidden beauty that lies within trees, there’s only one thing to…

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Trees – Our Ancient Landlords

protect your trees this fall with wildcat creek tree service in lafayette indiana

It’s an amazing and almost unbelievable thing to consider. Our ancient neighbors—or should I say, landlords—can live for thousands of years. Many are older than the written word!  So why is this important? Other than being a fascinating tidbit, the fact that trees are so old gives us insight into how important trees are for…

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Prepare for Fall Early – Thin Your Trees

protect your property this fall by thinning your trees with wildcat creek tree service in lafayette indiana

What Is Tree Thinning? Do the branches of your trees look like they’re competing for space?  Then you might want to think about tree thinning!  Tree thinning is the process of removing live, overcrowded branches. This helps promote the growth and health of trees and surrounding plant life. The branches removed are typically the smaller branches…

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