Hamm's ArborCare

It's That Time Again 01.05.2024 9:20 ↓

Kevin talks about the arrival of the spongy moth caterpillars and various types of tree fungus that can attack your trees in the spring.

Serious About Spongy Moth 24.04.2024 11:10 ↓

Spongy moth sprays are coming up next week!  Kevin and Shawn talk about Bio-char, Legacy Trees, and more about spongy moths.

H.O.P.E. and an Angry Neighbor Follow Up 17.04.2024 10:23 ↓

Kevin talks fungal sprays, H.O.P.E. (Hazard Obstacles Planning Equipment), and a follow up from the angry neighbor story on Game of Trees.

The Legacy of Care 10.04.2024 12:12 ↓

Kevin talks legacy trees and biochar treatments.

Spring Snowstorm 03.04.2024 10:17 ↓

It's snowed!  In April!  Kevin and Shawn talk about snow weight concerns and how Hamm's is probably gonna hold off on those spongy moth treatments for now.

Back in the USA 27.03.2024 9:19 ↓

Kevin talks more about the work that happened in Guatemala and the end of degree days back here in Wisconsin.

Looking to the Future 06.03.2024 10:37 ↓

Kevin talks about the end of oak pruning, the possibility of budding trees, and the search for a new Biochar kiln.

Fungus, Insects, and Other Things 28.02.2024 11:48 ↓

Kevin talks about mushrooms (not the fun kind), insects (not the helpful kind), and diseases that trees are susceptible too.

The Lure of the Low Bid 21.02.2024 12:05 ↓

Kevin talks about the dangers of going with the lowest bidder.

Live from the TCIA Winter Management Conference 2024 14.02.2024 8:21 ↓

Kevin is in Mexico at the TCIA Winter Management Conference 2024. He talks about climbing, safety, what's going on at the conference, oak pruning (still available), and storm damage work.

Tree Climbing 07.02.2024 8:45 ↓

Kevin is as much of a master tree climber and as he is as master arborist. Today he talks details about a recent YouTube short featuring him climbing a rope to get up a 60 foot oak. Incidentally, it's now a perfect time to have oaks pruned and that perfect time doesn't last long, so get on the schedule soon.

The Best Job Ever 31.01.2024 11:12 ↓

Kevin talks about the importance of doing a thorough job, what's happening with the weather, and why it's important to have your oaks pruned soon. Like now kind of soon.

Warming Trend 24.01.2024 12:05 ↓

The weather is warming and the snow is coming off the trees again. Though we may have not seen the end of winter just yet, it might be time to think about spring.

Snow Pack 17.01.2024 11:00 ↓

Snow can add weight to branches and trees, but the canopy should be clearing soon.

Winter Weight 10.01.2024 10:08 ↓

Kevin talks about the recent snowfall and what the extra weight of that snow means for your trees.

White Christmas 20.12.2023 10:51 ↓

Kevin talks about why a white Christmas might be very important to your trees.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year 13.12.2023 7:17 ↓

Kevin talks all the wonderful things going on for Christmas this year with - and for - Hamm's Arbor Care.

Even Trees Keep Warm 29.11.2023 9:36 ↓

Kevin tells us how TCIA Expo went and what your trees are doing during winter.

Live from the TCI Expo 15.11.2023 9:06 ↓

Kevin is in St. Louis at the TCI Expo pre-show and he takes a quick break to tell us all about it.

What Happens to the Trees 01.11.2023 9:41 ↓

With a lot clearing on Kevin's mind, today he talk about what he does with some of the trees he takes off properties.

Is There Anything Good About Buckthorn? 25.10.2023 12:42 ↓

Kevin talks weather, tree treatments, buckthorn, and what you can do for your trees in the fall.