Hamm's ArborCare

Legacy Trees 01.02.2023 17:17 ↓

Usually we focus on taking down and trimming back trees with Kevin, but today we talk about planting and caring for them instead.

A Puzzling Fundraiser 18.01.2023 12:48 ↓

There's a connection between Tikal National Park in Guatemala and a one-of-a-kind puzzle and Kevin's here to explain what it is. Plus, he and Shawn talk about the importance of hiring a well-trained professional when having your trees taken down.

Getting to the Root of the Issue 11.01.2023 13:12 ↓

Kevin talks about the work he's done at Taliesin and the importance of throughly removing certain types of trees, like sumac.

Storytime 04.01.2023 11:02 ↓

Kevin talks about what got him into the arborist business full time and what it has to do with a federal prison. (Hint: it's not as bad as it sounds.)

The Sap Still Flows 28.12.2022 10:00 ↓

Kevin talks about what's going on with trees, even though it's cold outside.

Winter Is Here 21.12.2022 10:49 ↓

Kevin talks about snow damage, particularly to pines, and some of the issues around climbing trees in winter.

Gift of Trees 14.12.2022 11:05 ↓

Kevin talks about Witch Hazel, working in winter, putting an accent to a pretentious comment, and merch on sale with the old logo.

High Winds 30.11.2022 9:55 ↓

Kevin talks about how they keep working on trees in those high winter winds.

The Big Guns 16.11.2022 10:58 ↓

Kevin and Shawn talk about the heavy tree removal equipment: knuckleboom cranes, feed lines and more.

OMG, Shoes. 09.11.2022 7:56 ↓

Kevin is TCIA Convention in North Carolina, but he takes some time off from it to talk with us about...shoes?

Go Out and Check Your Trees 02.11.2022 13:16 ↓

Kevin and Shawn talk about why it's important to get out and LOOK at your trees, especially now that the leaves are off. Also, they talk about the importance of "training pruning" and other early and consistent forms of tree care.

Birds Who Listen to Bugs 19.10.2022 11:01 ↓

Kevin talks about the the bugs that can make your favorite tree their favorite meal.

Return to Madison 28.09.2022 10:09 ↓

Kevin is back! Recently returned from Guatemala, he joins Shawn to tell us all about it.

Logistics of International Tree Care 14.09.2022 11:31 ↓

Kevin is headed to Guatemala in just a few days. He talks with Shawn about the logistics of the situation.

The Guatemala Trip 08.09.2022 8:45 ↓

Kevin talks about how he got started doing work in Guatemala in the first place.

Girdling Roots 31.08.2022 10:22 ↓

Answering the questions: what is an air spade, what do you use it for, and how does it help fix girdling roots?

Winter Work 17.08.2022 11:26 ↓

Hamm's Arbor Care is always thinking the next season out (or further). Kevin and Shawn talk about why you should be scheduling Hamm's now for stuff you need done this winter.

New Stuff 10.08.2022 10:32 ↓

New hires, new work, new merch, new followers, new updates - all new stuff.