Keeping Missouri trees healthy

• When to prune trees in MissouriThe best time to prune trees in Missouri, why oaks are different (oak wilt), and the cuts that do more harm than good.
• How to water trees in a Missouri droughtHow much and how often to water trees during a dry spell, where to put the water, and which trees need it most.
• How to mulch a tree the right wayHow deep, how wide and how far from the trunk to spread mulch, and why the mulch volcano kills trees.
• Trees before and after a Missouri stormHow to get trees ready for storm season, what to do safely after a storm, and the mistakes and scams to avoid.
• Signs a tree is dangerousThe warning signs that a tree could fail: from a distance, at the base and on the trunk, and what to do about each.
• When to call a tree company, and how to pick oneWhat you can safely do yourself, when to call a professional, and how to check a tree company before you hire it.

Show Me Tree Pros is a directory, not a tree company. This guide is general information; for a specific tree, a certified arborist or an experienced tree company should take a look. Looking for a particular tree? See the Missouri tree dictionary.