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7 Tree Care Myths that are Harmful to Trees
7 Tree Care Myths that are Harmful to Trees

Tree Care Myths to Avoid As a home owner, it’s important to understand proper tree care. Trees are vital components of our environment, providing shade, clean air, and natural beauty. However, many common tree care practices based on myths and misconceptions can actually harm these majestic...

Dormant vs Dead Trees
Dormant vs Dead Trees: How to Tell the Difference

How to Tell the Difference Between a Dormant and a Dead Tree At Gabe's Top It or Drop It Tree Service, we often hear from concerned homeowners wondering if their tree is dead or simply dormant during the winter months. While it's natural for trees to...

Does Cutting off Dead Branches Help a Tree
Does Cutting off Dead Branches Help a Tree?

At Gabe's Tree Service, we understand that proper pruning, trimming, and even branch removal is a vital part of maintaining healthy, beautiful trees on your property. With over 40+ years of experience serving our local community in Wild Rose, WI and beyond, we've seen firsthand...

Residential Tree Clearing: What You Need to Know
Residential Tree Clearing: What You Need to Know

When it comes to maintaining your property, residential tree clearing is an essential service that ensures your property remains safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. At Gabe's Tree Service, we specialize in offering expert tree clearing services designed to meet the unique needs of homeowners in...

Common Problems in Old Trees and How to Handle Them
Common Problems in Old Trees and How to Handle Them

As trees age, they bring with them beauty, shade, and a sense of history and longevity. However, like all living things, trees are subject to wear and tear over time. In fact, old trees can develop a variety of problems that, if not addressed, may...

What to Do with Wood Chips After Tree Removal?
What to Do with Wood Chips After Tree Removal?

How to Use Wood Chips & Mulch After Tree Removal? When a tree is removed from your property, it often leaves behind a considerable pile of wood chips or mulch. While some homeowners may see these as a burden, Gabe's Tree Service knows that wood chips...

Trimming vs Pruning
The Difference Between Tree Trimming and Pruning

Tree Trimming vs Pruning: What You Need to Know As a property owner, proper tree care is essential. Maple, oak, birch, and other tree species are not only a beautiful addition to any landscape – they are also a critical part of our environment. To keep...

7 Tips for Emergency Storm Damaged Tree Cleanup
7 Tips for Emergency Storm-Damaged Tree Cleanup

Storms can leave a trail of destruction in their wake, often causing significant damage to trees around homes and businesses. Dealing with storm-damaged trees can be overwhelming, but taking the right steps can help ensure safety and minimize further damage. At Gabe's Tree Service, we are...

What to Plant After a Tree Removal
What to Plant After a Tree Removal?

Tree removal can dramatically change your landscape, opening up opportunities for new planting and landscaping ideas. But what should you plant after a tree removal? Whether you’re looking to replace the removed tree or explore new landscaping options, it’s important to make informed decisions that...

How to Choose a Lot Clearing Company
How to Choose a Lot Clearing Company

Are those trees and brush in the way of your project? Knowing how to choose the right lot clearing company is an important first step, whether you're building a new house or planning a large commercial project. Before anything else, you need to clear the...

Warning Signs Your Tree May Need Removal
Warning Signs Your Tree Should Be Removed

The ailing tree in your backyard is causing concern, and with good reason. Its unusual lean, hollow trunk, or fungal growth could indicate serious problems that require prompt attention. A strong storm or a windy day could easily bring down a weakened tree. While some tree...

What to Know About the Stump Grinding
What to Know About Stump Grinding: A Detailed Guide

Have an appointment to grind down a pesky tree stump? Or maybe you’re just curious about the process. No matter the case, here’s an in-depth guide to stump grinding and how it works. Table of Contents: What is Stump Grinding? Benefits of Stump Grinding Safety Precautions & Concerns Different Types...

Tree Trimming
4 Reasons Why Tree Trimming Is Important

Homeowners may overlook tree trimming, thinking it saves money or isn’t necessary. However, it's important to consider that regularly trimming your trees is an investment in their health and longevity. Well-maintained tree adds beauty and value to your property. While some tree trimming can be...

The Benefits of Right of Way Clearing
The Benefits of Right-of-Way Clearing

Right of Way Clearing (RWC) is carried out by experts using specialized equipment. It's not a task to be taken lightly or approached as an afterthought. Investing in qualified right-of-way clearing services in your local area is a forward-thinking decision that ensures the longevity and...

Tree Stump Removal
What’s the Difference Between Stump Grinding and Stump Removal?

Deciding on the right tree and stump services for your home or business can sometimes feel daunting, especially when it comes to choices like stump grinding versus complete stump removal. These two services offer distinct approaches, each suited for specific needs and circumstances. Fortunately, with...

Featured Tree – Dragon Blood Tree

Today, we travel out of Wisconsin to the little island of Socotra, 60 miles off the coast of Yemen. This island is the only place you will find this month’s featured tree, The Dragon Blood Tree.   Standing only 30 ft tall, the Dragon Blood Tree is...

Featured Tree – Cottonwood

If you’ve ever seen it snowing in June, you know the cottonwood tree. 100 feet of thick, grey, deeply furrowed bark and thick, heart-shaped leaves in a spreading crown, make this tree one of the best shade trees in the area. With a growth rate...

Celebrating Earth Day/Arbor Day

Celebrating Earth Day/ Arbor Day Every year there are two holidays designed to help bring the environmental issues of the world into focus. But why are there two different holidays? And why are they both celebrated in April? We’ll discuss the differences between Earth Day and...

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Protecting Your Trees: What You Should Know

Tips for How to Protect Your Tree A Guide for Young and Mature Trees Trees are an essential part of our environment, offering shade, oxygen, and beauty to our landscapes. Whether you’re nurturing a newly planted sapling or caring for a mature tree, it’s important to take...

Featured Tree – Black Locust

Our featured tree this time is the Black Locust.  The black locust is a deciduous, oval shaped tree that can get 30-50 feet high and 20-35 feet wide in its canopy. The bark starts out green and smooth but becomes light brown and furrowed in age....

The Benefits of a Real Christmas Tree in Wisconsin

The scent of a freshly cut pine tree adds the perfect touch to the holiday season. Something you can’t get from an artificial tree. Now, we aren’t dissing artificial trees. We know they have their advantages. They’re cleaner, less maintenance and for someone with bad...

Winter Tree Care
Everything You Need to Know About Winter Tree Care

Winter Tree Care: Tips to Know Winter can be particularly harsh on trees, especially young or newly planted trees that lack the natural defenses of thick bark or a deep root system. Without the right care, trees can suffer damage that might not be apparent until...

How to Properly Plant a Tree
How To Properly Plant Your Tree

So, you've chosen your new tree to enhance your landscape, and now it's time to plant it. While many trees come with specific planting instructions, the Gabe's Top It or Drop It team is here to guide you through the tree planting process. The best...

Featured Tree – Sugar Maple

Occasionally, we’d like to feature a specific tree. We’ll highlight the good and the bad of the different types of trees in our area, so you can not only learn but also make informed decisions on which trees you may want to plant the next...

Choosing Your New Tree
Choosing Your New Tree

Is it time to upgrade the look of your lawn? In this article, we'll help you learn everything you need to know about choosing your new tree. You’ve just bought your new house. There are a few updates needed so you paint the walls and change...

How to Identify a Tree
What Tree is That? How to Identify a Tree

With about 85 species of trees in Wisconsin alone, determining what type of tree you’ve got in your yard can be quite a challenge. If you’re like most people, you can look at a tree and tell what the general type is; Maple, Oak, Pine....

Serving All of Wisconsin

No Job Is Too Big or Too Small

You can have us remove a single stump or clear acres of land. Serving most of Wisconsin, we  perform all types of residential and commercial tree services. Let us help you get the most out of your property.