Hamm's ArborCare

Hollow Center 02.08.2023 11:55 ↓

Kevin put out a recent YouTube short featuring a tree with a hollow center but green leaves. He explains this phenomenon, as well as a couple of others, and how Hamm's Arbor Care's legacy trees can help you avoid those.

Storm Work 26.07.2023 10:45 ↓

Kevin talks storm cleanup work, spongy moth caterpillars, BioChar soap, and legacy trees.

High Tension 19.07.2023 12:07 ↓

Kevin talks about removing storm damaged trees and all of the dangers that come with it.

Stop Planting Trees 05.07.2023 10:05 ↓

Kevin has stopped planting trees?! Well, temporarily anyway. With the extra dry weather in Wisconsin, it's hard on plants, hard on people, and hard on trees, especially new trees. Kevin also talks about the best way to water your trees.

Dried Out 28.06.2023 10:24 ↓

Kevin talks about the effect the dry weather is having on the health of our trees and the challenges of taking down a dead and dried out tree.

Return of the Spongy Moth 21.06.2023 10:20 ↓

Kevin and Shawn talk about the scourge of the spongy moth (previously known as the gypsy moth) and why you might start seeing fungus issues now, but can't get them treated until next year.

Stressed Out 14.06.2023 11:37 ↓

Wisconsin is just getting by a brief drought - Kevin talks about why this kind of weather is hard on your trees.

Soaping Up 31.05.2023 13:21 ↓

Hamm's Arbor Care is now...making soap? Well, not quite, but they are adding their biochar to soap. Kevin has all the details this episode, along with the best way to water your trees, how to handle spongy moth, and why an arborist should be planting your trees.

Biochar 24.05.2023 10:18 ↓

Kevin and Shawn talk all about biochar.

Root Line 10.05.2023 13:42 ↓

Kevin and Shawn talk about the different types of trees you can plant and what locations are best for which types of trees.

Risky Business 03.05.2023 14:38 ↓

Being an arborist is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. Kevin joins us to talk about an recent on-the-job accident that could have been a whole lot worse if not for the extensive safety measures Hamm's uses and why it makes tree removal so expensive.

Weather or Not 19.04.2023 13:51 ↓

Bug season has started, which means Hamm's Arbor Care has started spraying for bugs. Kevin talks about the difficulties of spraying at this time of year. Also, biochar - what is it, how is it used, and what it means for Hamm's.

Trees and Things 12.04.2023 15:41 ↓

Kevin makes a rare studio appearance and he talks with Shawn about legacy trees, animals he's gotten out of trees (yes, he rescues cats), tree safety, what he looks at when he arrives at a property, and how he took up sourdough bread baking as a hobby.

Oak Pruning 29.03.2023 14:31 ↓

Kevin talks about degree days, oak whilt, and why there's a window for oak trimming. Also, there's an issue with the newsletter that everyone should know about.

Designer Pants 01.03.2023 17:44 ↓

Kevin explains why he wears $300 pants to work. Also, the importance of checking ordinances when deciding to trim, remove, or keep your trees; updates on the website; and more on legacy trees.

The Legality of Trees 22.02.2023 12:01 ↓

In the wake of the tree dispute in Brooklyn, WI that lead to gunfire, Kevin explains how, and why, trees can become a legal issue. Also, Hamm's Arborcare has got a new slogan.

Safety Edu-tainment 15.02.2023 12:58 ↓

Kevin is back from Barbados! He and Shawn talk about continuing education, safety, and the importance of knowing that you never know everything.

Room to Grow 08.02.2023 10:34 ↓

Kevin is broadcasting from a conference this week and he and Shawn talk about the importance of professional growth.