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Daylight saving time (DST) may be a frustrating adjustment for humans, but for trees, the shift in our clocks means nothing. However, the underlying reason for this time change—seasonal shifts in daylight hours—has a significant impact on trees and their...

As March rolls around, Homer Tree Service enters the final and busiest month of bat tree season. If you’ve never heard of bat tree season, you’re not alone! This important time of year directly impacts tree removal and land clearing...

As mulch season approaches, now is the perfect time to refresh your landscape and give your trees the care they deserve. Mulch isn’t just about aesthetics—it plays a crucial role in tree health and soil quality. At Homer Industries, we...

Pruning is an essential practice for maintaining tree health, enhancing structural integrity, and promoting aesthetic appeal. While tree pruning can be done at various times throughout the year, one of the best periods for this task is during dormancy. Dormant...

While Chicagoland may have a quiet summer in terms of cicadas, our fellow Midwestern neighbors are preparing for a unique natural spectacle. Brood XIV of periodical cicadas is set to emerge this year after spending 17 years underground. This extraordinary...

Urban trees face numerous challenges, particularly when it comes to soil structure. Compacted soil, a common consequence of urban construction, often lacks the necessary pore space to provide trees with adequate oxygen, water, and nutrients. Additionally, dense soil structures leave...

Trees are essential to urban environments, providing shade, improving air quality, and reducing stormwater runoff. However, growing trees in tight urban areas presents unique challenges. The demands of urban infrastructure often clash with the natural growth patterns of trees, leading...

Ice storms can leave a trail of destruction in their wake, causing significant damage to trees across the landscape. Broken limbs, shattered canopies, and weakened structures are common sights after such events. However, with the expertise of skilled arborist professionals,...

As we huddle indoors during these frosty winter months, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the blissful warmth of summer—and how trees play a crucial role in making it more bearable. Urban environments are often several degrees hotter than...

As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, we at Homer Companies want to take a moment to reflect on the many things we’re grateful for this year. Our work wouldn’t be possible without the people, partnerships, and principles...