Midwestern winters are tough on trees. Bitter cold, freeze-thaw cycles, drying winds, and heavy snow loads can push even established trees to the edge of survival. For homeowners in Nebraska and Iowa, knowing how to distinguish normal winter dormancy from serious decline can mean the difference between a tree that rebounds in spring and one […]
Summer in Nebraska and Iowa means heat, drought, and the occasional severe storm, a challenging combination for your trees. Temperatures routinely climb above 90°F, putting significant stress on tree roots and canopies. For newly planted trees, especially, these conditions can mean the difference between thriving and failing. Proactive care during the summer months is not […]
Trees are under siege from drought. When you think about drought, I hope you envision a short-term dry spell. But for trees, drought can be a slow-motion disaster. Trees develop weakening roots, invite disease and in extreme cases, can die. As states such as Nebraska deal with increasingly severe and prolonged droughts, many homeowners are […]
Trees can experience an array of diseases due to the humid continental climate found in Omaha. This environment provides perfect conditions for fungi to grow and thrive. Many root problems and invasive insects have also been identified in Nebraska. The primary purpose of this article is to identify and describe many of the most commonly […]
When a tree falls on your property in Omaha, your primary concern is typically “will the city handle this?” Generally, the city doesn’t. The City of Omaha maintains trees located on public land (parks, medians, etc.). The individual property owner is responsible for maintaining trees on their private property. Public Right of Way in Omaha […]
The storms in Omaha can be quite intense. Straight-line winds, tornadoes, and heavy snow can break large trees and create broken branches that hang over houses and roads. In such cases, you’ll need to contact a local tree service company that understands Omaha’s trees and its weather conditions. Tree Wise Men offers emergency tree removal […]
Find a Safer, Cheaper, and Faster Way to Clean Up and Secure Your Property After a Storm A storm can turn a beautiful backyard tree into a deadly weapon within a few minutes. Heavy rains and extreme winds can break huge branches or tip over an entire tree. Anything that stands in their path is […]
How Different Types of Storms Can Damage Your Roof A storm can leave you homeless overnight if it does enough damage to your roof. There were 18 climate disaster events throughout America in 2022. They collectively caused $175.2 billion in property damage and nearly 500 lives lost. Hurricane-force winds, heavy rains, hailstorms, and ice storms […]
Learn How to Safely Tarp Your Roof to Protect Your Home After a Storm A storm won’t tell you when it’s going to come and go. A bad day could turn into a bad month packed with extreme weather events. Let’s say a storm leaves a hole in your home’s roof during the peak of […]
How to Get a Storm Shelter That Guarantees Your Family’s Safety Your home is your ultimate comfort zone. But it’s important to know its vulnerabilities to be prepared when extreme weather disasters strike. Because tornadoes, hurricanes, and thunderstorms won’t come knocking on your door. They’ll try to blow it away, turning your comfort zone into […]
