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Worker from a tree service company trimming an overhanging branch in someone's yard

Tree Risk Assessment: When Overhanging Branches Become a Safety Hazard

Mature trees add undeniable aesthetic character, historical value, and cooling shade to local residential properties, serving as critical natural assets...
A fallen tree in a backyard due to a severe storm

Emergency Tree Removal After Severe Weather: What to Expect and How It Works

Severe storms can strike with incredible speed, leaving a trail of property damage in their wake. High winds, torrential rains,...
Arborists climbing tree to remove it

Preparing Your Trees for Spring Storm Season in Minneapolis

In Minneapolis, spring is a season of high-speed transformation. We watch the Mississippi River ice break up, wait for the...
Old apple tree with broken branch. In the tree trunk there is a hole that serves as a shelter for animals.

How to Spot Tree Diseases Common in the Twin Cities

The Twin Cities are famous for their lush, green canopies and majestic residential landscapes. From the historic elms of Minneapolis...
Dangerous fallen tree branch in residential neighborhood caused by storm

How to Tell If a Tree Is Dangerous Before Minnesota’s Spring Storms Arrive

Spring in Minnesota is a season of dramatic change. As the ice finally retreats from our lakes and the first...
Tree removal process

Tree Removal vs Tree Preservation: What Homeowners Should Know

Homeowners often call us with one urgent question: “Do I need to remove this tree?” Sometimes the answer is yes,...
Winter pruning of trees in the park.

Why Winter Is the Safest Season for Tree Removal in Minnesota

Many homeowners in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota assume that outdoor maintenance projects must wait for the spring thaw....

A New Chapter for Northeast Tree

We are proud to announce that Northeast Tree has merged with Bratt Tree. Honoring the legacy of George & Lynn...
Cutting branches on apple tree using a garden saw

Year-Round Tree Care Calendar for Minnesota Landscapes

Minnesota’s climate brings freezing winters, rapid spring thaws, humid summers, and early fall frosts. These dramatic seasonal shifts make year-round...

Your Property Deserves the Best Plant and Tree Care Services Available

Contact Bratt Tree to get a free tree service consultation for your property. 

Your Property Deserves the Best Tree and Plant Care Services Available

Contact Bratt Tree to get a free tree service consultation for your property.