Tree care tips, storm prep advice, and real project stories from the Kohnen's crew in Wichita.
A big removal leaves more behind than most homeowners expect. Here's how grapple truck debris hauling clears a Maize yard fast — and when a standard crew is the better call.
Read ArticleThe cotton is the short part. Here's what a cottonwood drops in every month of the year — bud scales, catkins, cotton, twigs, leaves — and how to time pruning, cleanup, and removal around it.
Read ArticleEastern cottonwood is the Kansas state tree — and Wichita is full of them. Five checks that identify one in your own yard, the look-alikes that fool people, and what owning one really means.
Read ArticleSix native Kansas trees that handle our clay, wind, and alkaline soil — which one fits which spot in your yard, the natives to keep away from the house, and the planting steps that decide whether it survives.
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Sprouts, mushrooms, and a sinking patch of lawn around an old stump each mean something different. Here's how to tell which signs are cosmetic and which mean it's time to book grinding.
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Real price ranges for tree trimming in Wichita, broken down by tree size, height, and how hard the tree is to reach — plus what raises or lowers your quote.
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Compare canopy health, trunk and root defects, storm damage, and what the tree could strike before deciding whether trimming can solve the problem or removal is the safer plan.
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Silver maples grow fast and turn brittle with age. A balanced Park City homeowner's guide to the common mistakes to avoid, when to prune, and when tree removal is the right call.
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Not every tree can be saved. Here are the warning signs Wichita homeowners should watch for — and when it's time to call a professional for safe removal.
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Pruning vs. trimming, the 1/2/3 rule, the 25% rule, when NOT to cut, and what to hand off to a pro — the checklist to run before your first cut on a Wichita tree.
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A dead tree near your Wichita home is a growing liability — not just an eyesore. The danger signs, the real risks, and when dead tree removal becomes urgent.
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Bradford pears are everywhere in Wichita's subdivisions — and they split in storms, smell, and spread invasively. Here's how to know when it's time to take one down.
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What to do (and what not to do) when a Kansas storm drops a tree on your home, garage, or driveway.
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Everything you need to know about stump grinding — from cost factors to what your yard looks like after.
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Timing matters more than most homeowners realize. Here's a season-by-season pruning guide for Kansas trees.
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Chainsaws, gravity, and power lines don't mix well with YouTube tutorials. Here's what can go wrong.
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When does insurance pay? What's covered? How direct billing works and why it saves you time and money.
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A guide to the most common tree species in the Wichita area — identification tips, common issues, and care recommendations.
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Everything you need to know about grapple truck service — how it works, when you need one, and what it costs in Wichita.
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How much does tree removal actually cost in Wichita? A transparent breakdown of pricing factors, typical ranges, and how to get a fair estimate.
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Kansas storm season can turn an unprepared tree into a liability. Here's how Wichita homeowners can protect their property before severe weather arrives.
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Emerald ash borer is killing ash trees across Kansas. Learn the warning signs, when treatment makes sense, and when ash tree removal is the right call in Wichita.
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Tree topping is one of the most damaging things you can do to a Wichita tree. Here's why it's harmful, what it actually costs you long-term, and the right way to reduce a tree's size.
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A homeowner's guide to tree roots, clay soil, and foundation damage in Wichita — what's a real threat, what isn't, and when removal is the right call.
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Cottonwood is the Kansas state tree — and one of the most demanding species on a Wichita property. A practical guide to cotton, limb drop, storm risk, and when removal makes sense.
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The right order of operations for the first hour after a tree falls on your Wichita house — safety, downed lines, insurance, documentation, and how to choose the right tree service.
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Pin oak pruning timing, technique, and limits for Bel Aire homeowners — including the April-July oak wilt window every Kansas homeowner needs to know about.
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Honest ways Wichita homeowners lower tree and stump removal costs — bundling work, timing the job, grinding vs. removal, DIY limits, and getting a fair free estimate.
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Insurance, licensing, the right questions, red flags, and how to avoid post-storm scams — a local owner-operator's guide to hiring a tree service in Wichita with confidence.
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Not every storm-damaged tree is an emergency. A Wichita homeowner's triage guide to the danger signs — split trunks, hanging limbs, new leans — that mean call 24/7 emergency tree service now.
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