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A beautiful home in a suburb with a lot of trees around the property, including smaller ones in the front yard.

How To Identify Deep Root System Soil Compaction

Deep root system soil compaction doesn’t knock on your front door and let you know it’s here. It will, however, give you warning signs. Learn to identify them.

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A close-up of a lopper blade wrapped around a branch for pruning. The tree trunk itself is relatively thin.

Why Dormant Pruning Protects Structural Integrity

Protecting the structural integrity of your property’s trees requires a little more than water and sun. Great Plains Tree Care discusses dormant pruning.

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A small family home set back off the road a ways. The morning sun shines bright through the trees around the yard.

Safely Removing Trees Close to Home Foundations

Removing trees that are too close to a home’s foundation means understanding the specific methods in detail. Explore how to safely remove trees.

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A decaying tree stump with holes in the top from a pest infestation. Half of the stump is cut down near the grass.

How Decaying Tree Stumps Attract Pest Infestations

A decaying tree stump can attract all kinds of problems, including pest infestations that lead to more severe problems—Great Plains Tree Care elaborates.

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A residential street with a fallen tree laying across the road. The ground appears wet from a strong storm.

Safe Power Line Tree Clearing Rules for Homeowners

Protect your legacy and your property with safe power line tree clearing rules. We’re going into detail for homeowners looking to save their trees and homes.

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A large oak tree on a residential property. The tree's branches are evenly distributed with healthy leaves.

Why Fungicide Injections Cure Lethal Oak Wilt

Fungicide injections cure lethal oak wilt but it’s important that these treatments remain professional and timely. Explore Great Plains Tree Care’s guide.

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A family home on a lot of acreage. The home is brick with white columns by the front door and trees on the home's sides.

How To Spot Ash Tree Canopy Declination Symptoms

It’s important to know how to spot Ash tree canopy declination symptoms to ensure your can not only protect your tress but also extend their legacy.

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An arborist in a tree working on trimming and pruning. They wear a safety harness and a white helmet.

Choosing the Right Midwestern Arborist Equipment

Choosing the right Midwestern arborist equipment means carefully considering the trees in the area. Explore how Great Plains Tree Care chooses equipment.

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An arborist leans on a ladder as they work on a tree. They work on crown thinning the tree's canopy.

Why Crown Thinning Is Better Than Tree Topping

There is tree topping and then there’s crown thinning. It’s important you understand the difference between these processes to protect your trees.

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I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Great Plains tree care truly impresses every time! They came out and removed a large spruce tree and removed a large amount of deadwood from my ash tree. They cleaned up as if they weren’t even here! They have now done all the trees on my property and they all look amazing!! I would highly recommend to anyone looking for quality work at a very reasonable price.