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Best Tree Service In Omaha for 2020! We did it!

12/2/2019

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Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, Omaha for voting us Best of Omaha for 2020! We love making customers happy and their trees beautiful. In voting for us, you're helping your neighbors and fellow Omahans find quality and professional tree trimming and removal services. We are so proud to have earned this award and are humbled by the support of our loyal customers.
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Pine needle drop - Normal or not?

10/28/2019

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Yes, they might be called "evergreens," but not even conifers keep their needles forever. Why are they called evergreens? Because the tree holds onto its needles for longer than a year before letting them go. With new needles coming in, the tree appears to always be keeping its needles. It's not unlike your hair. Your hair is constantly falling out, but new hairs are also constantly growing in (thank goodness!) Needle drop sometimes happens without us even noticing, since it's the inner needles that fall. Needle drop in Eastern White Pines, like the one pictured above, tends to be more obvious than other species.

Here is a handy chart from the University of Nebraska's Backyard Farmer of how long common pine trees grown in Nebraska hold onto their needles:
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TWO YEARS

Eastern white pine
Jack pine (2-4 yrs.)
Scotch pine (2-4 yrs.)

THREE YEARS

Korean pine
Japanese Black pine
(3-5 yrs.)
Japanese Red pine
Japanese White pine
Lacebark pine
Macedonian pine
Ponderosa pine
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FOUR YEARS

Austrian pine
Red pine
Swiss Stone pine

FIVE YEARS

Bosnian pine
Mugo pine

When do I need to worry about needle drop?

If a tree is stressed from things like drought, root damage, insects or diseases, needle drop will be exacerbated and you'll want to work to reduce those stressors. That's what we're here for! A Certified Arborist can diagnose the issue or simply give you the reassurance you're looking for that your tree is healthy and happy just doin' it's thang. 

If your tree is starting to look like the photos below, you'll definitely need to investigate further. The trees below are suffering from Diplodia tip blight and Dothistroma needle blight - both of which can be remedied with a series of fungicide sprays in the spring. If you aren't sure, it never hurts to set up a free consultation to put your mind at ease when you're trying to protect your trees.
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NOT normal!

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Eastern White Pine suffering from Diplodia Tip Blight, exacerbated by drought. Photo by Ariana Brocious, NET News
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Austrian Pine suffering from Dothistroma Needle Blight. Photo: Jill O'Donnell, MSU Extension.
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Best of Omaha 2020 Voting is LIVE!

7/18/2019

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Why your vote is important to us...

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No, it's not because our kids are cute(but they kind of are, aren't they?), or for bragging rights. It's more than being able to put the Best of Omaha logo on our trucks.

We're asking for your vote so that you can help fellow Omahans find quality tree services performed by Certified Arborists who stand behind their work. It's hard to find contractors who care. We're a small, family-owned, grassroots business. We take good care of our staff so they can support their families. We do things the right way, not the easy way. We give back to our community, and we're always looking for ways to leave Omaha's urban forest better than how we found it. You can support our growth and our mission to create connections through trees by casting your vote.

Voting is now faster than ever and only requires voting in 5 categories. Click below to automatically fill in the Tree Service category. Voting ends August 20th.
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10 Reasons to vote us Omaha's Best TRee Service:

  1. We take our time with our clients. Our Certified Arborists take the time to meet with every customer to ensure their needs are met and their questions and concerns are addressed. No drive-by bidding here!
  2. Our employees work at the best tree service in Omaha, where core values such as "Ownership" and "Show up and serve" shape a culture of pride in our work and dedication to a high level of service. They also enjoy fantastic benefits like paid medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, free uniforms and a company-matching IRA.
  3. We offer a Complete Satisfaction Guarantee: If you aren't delighted with our service for whatever reason, we'll do whatever it takes to make it right. Seriously!
  4. We are dedicated to continuing education. We have five Certified Arborists on staff (and more to come!) and participate in local and national conferences and workshops to incorporate industry best practices into our work.
  5. We're among industry leaders. We are proud to be serving on the Board of Directors in the Nebraska Arborists Association, and are members of the Tree Care Industry Association and the International Society of Arboriculture. 
  6. You won't find a more professional, clean-cut, friendly tree crew out there. Our crews respect your property, your trees, and your time. Our crews are trained and educated to make proper cuts to ensure the lifelong health of your tree.
  7. We schedule your tree work in advance and communicate clearly and often so you know what to expect. No surprises!
  8. We love to educate our customers through consultations, social media and blog posts.
  9. We are a small, family-owned company with Omaha roots. When you invest in your trees, you invest in the security and well-being of local families just like yours. 
  10. We are environmentally conscious whenever possible. We take great care in the methods and timing of our chemical treatments to protect pollinating insects and will be offering organic treatment options in 2019. We also offer e-invoicing and our sales arborists drive hybrid vehicles. (Amy is also a little obsessed with recycling.) Did you know we were awarded the 2016 Green Industry Award by the Nebraska Forest Service?

    Okay, one more for good measure...

  11. Convenient online appointment setup and payment options, plus our new Customer Portal, make your experience quick and easy from start to finish.​

    Can't stop, won't stop...

  12. We give back to our community. Have you heard of our Gift of Beautiful Trees charity program? Once a year we ask our community for nominations for families in dire need of tree care who may not be able to afford it. In the last three years, we've provided over $10,000 of no-cost tree work to Omaha families. We're also involved in community events like the annual Earth Day Omaha Tree Climb.
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We've been SCOUTED! Scout Guide 2019

7/11/2019

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We are privileged to be included in the 2019 edition of the Scout Guide Omaha! The Scout Guide left town for a few years and was picked up again and re-published in 2019. The Scout Guide highlights premier independent businesses like ours in the Omaha metro. Give us a shout if you'd like a copy or two - we're happy to share! These books are beautiful and look great on your coffee table.
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Iron Deficient Pin Oak Removal

6/26/2019

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A goodbye hug.
This large pin oak finally bit the dust due to prolonged iron deficiency. We see this a lot in Omaha, but what we don't see are homeowners taking action. Iron deficiency, or chlorosis, is easy to treat. Don't ignore these signs and symptoms for long, or you'll be facing an unfortunate tree removal.
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Signs of iron deficiency

  • Light green or yellow leaves in early-to-mid summer
  • Dark green veins on the leaves
  • Leaves turning brown on the edges
  • Leaves turning brown and falling off
  • Limbs dying back
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What causes iron deficiency?

Generally, Nebraska's soils are alkaline (pH above 7). While our soil contains plenty of iron and manganese, the alkalinity makes the nutrients insoluble and unavailable to trees. Merely adding iron to the soil may not improve the condition of the tree. The problem can be further compounded by low oxygen conditions which are common in poorly drained soils or soil that has been compacted due to heavy foot traffic or construction.
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What species are affected?

Very common:
  • Pin oak
  • Silver maple
  • Red maple and hybrids (Red Sunset, Autumn Blaze, etc)
  • River birch
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Less common:
  • Cottonwood
  • Swamp white oak
  • Bald cypress
  • Sweet gum
  • Eastern white pine
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Is iron deficiency fatal?

Yes - iron deficiency kills trees. Trees need iron to manufacture chlorophyll. When a tree lacks chlorophyll, it can't produce adequate energy via photosynthesis and the tree will begin to decline. Worse, a tree in decline is also more susceptible to other diseases and damage from insects.
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Can I prevent it? How do I fix it?

There are many methods of treating iron chlorosis, with some being more effective than others:
  • Water during dry spells, but don't overwater. Believe it or not - overwatering can CAUSE iron deficiency!
  • Mulch to improve soil conditions, but keep it under 2" deep and don't pile it against the trunk. No mulch volcanoes!
  • Don't fertilize. Excess nitrogen or phosphate can cause a tree to become chlorotic. Keep lawn fertilizers away from trees. Again, mulching under a tree instead of growing grass is a good solution.
  • Soil additives: You can amend the soil under the tree in a variety of methods. However, the tree may not respond to these methods until the following season, and research shows this method is ineffective especially for larger trees. Remember: Nebraska soil is rich in iron; the high pH makes it unavailable to trees.
  • Avoid planting susceptible species in alkaline and/or poorly drained soil. 
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We can help!

Arbor Aesthetics uses a macro injection system to flush iron (and/or manganese, depending on the species) directly through your tree's vascular system via injection sites at the root flare. These treatments are performed in the fall and can provide up to three years of green, happy leaves for your tree! 
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Maple Seed Insanity!

6/5/2019

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Holy helicopters! What’s up with those maple trees this year? It’s a “mast year,” which is a tree’s survival response to stress from the previous season. Remember the late freeze last spring? The trees reserved their energy by creating fewer seeds, and now this year, they’re releasing that stored energy and creating EXTRA seeds in order to focus on next generation. It’s a fascinating sacrificial survival tactic! 

Don’t worry, the trees with be just fine, but stay on top of your gutters and fence lines and remove volunteers while they're still small!

Our customers had a little fun with all the seeds and shared these great photos with us!
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Faces of Omaha 2019 - Tree Services

5/1/2019

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We're honored to again be featured in the 2019 edition of Faces of Omaha. This publication, by Omaha Magazine, introduces the "faces" of local industry leaders and experts who stand ready to serve the Omaha community.

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In 2005, Jeff Grewe faced a crucial decision: either finish college or devote his energy to the tree service business he had just started. He chose the tree service and never looked back. Jeff had an aptitude for climbing trees and found joy in the mastery of making trees beautiful. With a handsaw and a ladder, Arbor Aesthetics was born. Jeff’s operation remained small for many years while he gained experience and sought formal training in arboriculture.

Three years ago, he met and married Amy. “It was like rocket fuel when she came aboard,” Jeff says. Amy’s graphic design skills and office management experience have helped the company triple in size.

Together, Amy and Jeff have created a company where employees are valued, with an emphasis on professionalism and a culture of safety, respect, and camaraderie.

“Our biggest passion in owning our business is helping our employees live better lives,” Jeff says. “We take care of our employees so they can take care of our customers.” The Grewes offer full benefits and have cultivated a “coaching over criticism” work environment, helping their employees reach their full potential.

Arbor Aesthetics Tree Service
6724 Irvington Road
Omaha, NE 68122
402.408.5600
arboraesthetics.com
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Gift of Beautiful Trees 2018 - COMPLETE!

4/12/2019

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Another year, Another gift

With the late arrival of spring, we were eager to complete our 2018 Gift of Beautiful Trees job, which had to be rescheduled due to heavy snow in February. Finally, on March 29th, we were able to safely take down the dead cottonwood tree dangerously towering over the home and backyard of the Crowley family in Papillion.

Back in November, we called on the Omaha community to submit nominations for their friends, families and neighbors who were in dire need of tree services. It's our fourth year doing this, and every year we see an increase in the number of nominations we receive, which is great! This year we received so many (close to 40!), we had to come up with an objective grading scale to help us determine where our help was needed most. After driving around and looking at all of the properties we'd received nominations for, our 2018 recipient was immediately apparent. The Crowley family of Papillion had a deader-than-dead cottonwood tree in their backyard that desperately needed to be removed, but their circumstances just wouldn't allow for it when tending to a family crisis became their top priority. 

Andrea shares her story...
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The huge, dead tree was always a concern, especially on windy days and during the colder months when the dry air made the limbs even more brittle. Because of the cost of tree removal and other urgent circumstances, we had to put that project on hold and hope for the best.

Our attention was focused on our first grandson who was born at only 28 weeks gestation, making daily trips to the hospital and hoping each day would be better than the day before. Going to work was a welcomed distraction sometimes, but I also juggle homeschooling my two children who have autism. The holiday season was far from jolly and bright. It was stressful, and uncertain, and exhausting.
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But we have a dear neighbor who is so thoughtful and nominated us to receive the tree service, then we met the wonderful folks at Arbor Aesthetics, and we felt so blessed!  Such a professional group of people, yet genuinely kind hearted as well.

Our story has a happy ending: after nearly 3 months in the hospital, our grandson finally got to go home to his mom and dad, and soon after they moved into their own home to continue their adventures.


We are again grateful for the opportunity every year to give back to our community that has supported our small business for over a decade. Every single one of our customers helps make this possible! When you hire Arbor Aesthetics Tree Service, you, too, are giving back to our community and providing tree services to those in need! Thank you Omaha!

~ Amy, Jeff & the Crew

Follow us on Facebook so you can be sure to hear about our 2019 project and how you can participate!
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2019 Earth DAY TREE CLIMB - APRIL 13

3/25/2019

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WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CLIMBED A TREE?

Mark your calendars! We are proud to again be sponsoring the Earth Day Omaha Tree Climb event along with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. Each year, over 100 Omahans, kids and adults alike, get to saddle up and climb Nebraska's State Champion Swamp White Oak tree at Elmwood Park. 
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KIDS! Get a free book!

Just print off the coloring sheet below and bring it to the event. Kids 14 and under can earn a free book: Dr. Seuss' "I Can Name 50 Trees Today!"
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2019 Earth Day Tree Climb
Saturday, April 13th
Elmwood Park

12pm - 5pm
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WINNER BEST OF OMAHA 2019

11/12/2018

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WE DID IT! (Thanks to YOU!)

YAY!!!! Thank you, Omaha, for voting us Best of Omaha for 2019! Our team works hard every day to make our best tomorrow even better than it was today. We couldn't do it without you - our loyal clients and fans. 🙌
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