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Every day I have people asking me questions, whether they are a customer or not.  I thought it might not be a bad idea to start putting some of these topics onto my site- and this is how Craig's Corner was born!

We pride ourselves on being the Eastern Twin Cities best landscaping company- but that doesn't mean we are unwilling to impart some of our knowledge on to you.

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Proper Pruning Principles

A Guide to Tree Pruning

Posted January 16, 2013 0 comment(s)
If you still have Christmas lights draped around your trees, you might want to start uncoiling them because the prime time for tree pruning is fast approaching. The typical Minnesota winter doesn't provide much motivation for yard work, so I encourage you to instead find motivation in the results of tree pruning – healthy, beautiful,... + continue reading
Salt damaged, cracked concrete.

Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Rock Salt

Posted January 8, 2013 0 comment(s)
It’s that time of year when snow and ice coat driveways and roadways, creating a slippery, dangerous mess. Rock salt (sodium chloride), the traditional means of providing traction and melting ice, is a common ally this time of year, but have you considered the more environmentally friendly options available? If you’re concerned about... + continue reading

Avoiding Winter Burn on Evergreens

Posted January 3, 2013 0 comment(s)
If you checked out our last two blog posts, where we discussed preventing sunscald, then you know that just because the snow starts flying it doesn’t mean you can take a break from yard work for a few months! Like sunscald on thin-barked trees, winter burn is a problem that affects evergreen trees and shrubs during the harsh winter months... + continue reading
Wrapping a Tree

Sunscald - How to Prevent It

Posted December 27, 2012 0 comment(s)
In our last post, we discussed the harmful condition called sunscald. If you’re concerned you have trees that are susceptible to sunscald, luckily, there are a few quick and easy ways to prevent it on your trees. One of the most common ways to protect trees is to use tree wrap, and simply wind it around the trunk from the base to the lowest... + continue reading
A Tree with Sunscald Damage

Sunscald - What It Is and Why It Happens

Posted December 26, 2012 0 comment(s)
It’s officially winter now, and you probably think you’re done with yard work for a while, but if you want to spare your trees from the harsh winter ahead, there are a few steps you need to take. In the next two posts, we will discuss sunscald – what it is, why it happens, and what can be done about it. When you hear of trees... + continue reading

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Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Rock Salt

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