Why Fall is the best time for tree removals

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – As the weather starts cooling down you might not be thinking about your lawn and landscaping. But now is the perfect time to take care of the old trees in your yard.

“Fall is the perfect time for removals just because everything is in it’s dormant status. So it gives people time to prepare so that way, in the Spring, if they’re looking to do some type of, you know, new planting or re-landscaping, that kind of stuff, it gives them the whole aspect,” Phil Nystrom, lead arborist with Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals, said.

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It’s also an important time to think about the Emerald Ash Borer as the City of Sioux Falls urges people to take action if their ash trees have not been treated.

“We want to make sure that we kind of get ahead of things because we are getting to that later time where Ash Borers have been around long enough so, you know, some people are looking at a little bit more dangerous opportunities,” Nystrom said.

If you aren’t sure if it’s time to say goodbye to your trees, Nystrom says Weller Brothers can help you decide.

“We can come over, give you a free consultation, you know, just help kind of educate because everyone has questions,” Nystrom said. “Everyone’s not sure if they know the answers or not, so more than happy to help. Come over, take a look, you know, make sure that you are aware whether it’s a safety issue or maybe something you should be looking at in the future.”

When it comes to the Emerald Ash Borer, the City of Sioux Falls has a tips for homeowners on the city website, which you can find by clicking here.