Tag: pruning

Madcow Tree Service – Arborist using clippers to trim tree branches in Edwardsville, IL.

Tree Care Tips for All Seasons

Trees are a vital component of any landscape, offering more than just aesthetic appeal. On your Edwardsville, IL property, they provide shade, improve air quality,

May 15, 2025

MadCow Tree Service—Cut and discarded tree limbs and branches, signifying seasonal tree cleanup outside of a home in Jerseyville, IL.

The Importance of Seasonal Tree Cleanup Services

Trees play an integral role in enhancing the beauty, value, and environmental benefits of your property. However, maintaining healthy, safe, and visually appealing trees requires

May 5, 2025

MadCow Tree Service—A professional tree care specialist pruning a tree in a residential yard in Fairview Heights, IL.

Professional vs. DIY Tree Care: What’s Best for Your Property?

Trees add beauty, value, and environmental benefits to your property, but they also require proper care to thrive. When it comes to tree care, homeowners

April 5, 2025

A Madcow Tree Service professional inspects a tree while holding a clipboard in Jerseyville, IL.

Spring Tree Care Guide for Preparing for the Growing Season

Spring brings renewal and growth, not just for gardens and flower beds but also for your trees. After a long winter, trees need proper care

April 1, 2025

Madcow Tree Service – A tree that has fallen in front of a home in Fairview Heights, IL, after a storm.

Recognizing and Preventing Tree Hazards on Your Property

Trees bring beauty, shade, and value to your property, but without proper maintenance, they can become a safety risk. Falling branches, root damage, or even

March 1, 2025

Arborist up on a tree in Alton, IL trimming it to enhance sunlight exposure.

How Tree Trimming Can Enhance Sunlight Exposure

Tree trimming is essential not only for keeping your trees healthy and looking their best but also for the additional benefits it provides. One major

February 1, 2025

An elderly man pruning his trees during winter to help prep his orchard for spring in Alton IL.

Essential Tree Care Tips for a Vibrant Landscape in the Spring

As the winter frost thaws and the first hints of spring emerge, our attention naturally gravitates towards nurturing the life around us, especially our beloved

December 1, 2024

Arborist with an orange vest and clipboard inspecting a tree on the property of an Alton, IL resident.

Key Techniques for Maintaining Your Trees’ Beauty and Health

It can be challenging to balance the aesthetic and health of your trees. However, at Mad Cow Outdoor Services, we understand that achieving this balance

June 1, 2024

Two people in Alton, IL with a shovel and watering can, planting a tree on their property.

How To Choose the Perfect Trees for Your Landscape

When you add trees to your Alton, IL landscape, it can make a significant difference in both aesthetics and functionality. Trees have the remarkable ability

May 1, 2024

A professional arborist is carefully pruning a tree in Southern IL.

When Are Trimming & Pruning Services Necessary?

Amid the picturesque landscapes of Southern Illinois and Central Missouri, maintaining the health and beauty of your trees is a rewarding endeavor. As seasons change

February 1, 2024