Tree Care Blog
Certified arborist insights, seasonal tips, and storm-response guidance from the Tree Daddy team.
When to Prune Your Trees in Michigan (Month-by-Month Guide)
Most Michigan homeowners prune at the wrong time of year. Here's the certified-arborist calendar we follow across Greater Lansing — and the species that break the rule.
EmergencySpotting Storm-Damaged Trees Before They Fall
Hangers, splits, and root plate movement — what to look for after a Michigan thunderstorm, and which damage is genuinely urgent versus cosmetic.
Tree RemovalWhy Stump Grinding Beats Full Stump Removal (Most of the Time)
Grinding is faster, cheaper, and far less disruptive to your lawn than digging out a stump. Here's when it's the right call — and the rare cases when it isn't.
LandscapingChoosing the Right Trees for Your Michigan Yard
The most common tree-planting mistake we see in Lansing isn't where you plant — it's what you plant. A short list of species that actually thrive here.
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