by Johnny Trueblood | Aug 24, 2025 | Lawn Care, Season Preparation, Tree Care
Summer in Kansas City can be tough on trees. Between high temperatures, long dry spells, sudden storms, and an uptick in insect activity, even the healthiest trees can quickly become stressed or damaged. The good news? Most of these issues are preventable with the...
by Johnny Trueblood | Apr 30, 2025 | Season Preparation
As spring arrives in Kansas City, your trees and landscape start to come back to life. But unfortunately, so do a variety of pests that can weaken, damage, or even kill your trees if left untreated. Early detection is key to protecting your yard, and at Grade-A Tree...
by Johnny Trueblood | Mar 5, 2025 | Season Preparation
Severe storms are a common occurrence in Kansas City, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and even ice or snow that can cause significant damage to trees. When a storm leaves behind broken branches, uprooted trees, or fallen limbs, homeowners must quickly assess the...
by gradeatree | Jun 28, 2016 | Lawn Care, Mother Nature, Season Preparation, Tree Care
Have you been considering adding a new tree or two (or more) to your landscape? With fall just upon us , now is the perfect time to start planning your new additions. Why? Because fall is one of the most ideal times of year to plant, and you want to be ready when it...
by gradeatree | Jun 3, 2014 | Season Preparation, Tree Care
Mother Nature has a way of helping us out with our tree trimming in Kansas City, doesn’t she? Even when we don’t want her help. And, let’s be honest, she’s not the best at sculpting and shaping, and she’s incredibly careless with limbs. We at Grade-A Tree Care have...
by gradeatree | Mar 28, 2014 | Lawn Care, Season Preparation, Tree Care
Here is a list of trees you should never plant in your yard: Silver maple (Acer saccharinum) Big, fast-growing, and a dandy shade tree, silver maple is widespread in eastern states and the Midwest. Unfortunately, the speed at which the tree grows makes for weak,...
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