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Best Time to Prune Large Trees in Cincinnati

Learn the best times to prune large trees in the Cincinnati area. From winter structural pruning to seasonal maintenance, get expert tree care tips here.
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Lefke Tree Experts pruning large trees at a home near Cincinnati, Ohio.

Ultimate List of Best Low-Maintenance Trees for Cincinnati Yards

Explore low-maintenance trees ideal for Cincinnati yards. Find species that thrive with minimal care, perfect for busy homeowners improving their landscape.
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A nice, pleasing Cincinnati yard with newly planted, low maintenance trees.

Top Fall Tree Care Tips for Cincinnati Tree Health

Check out these essential fall tree care tips for Cincinnati homeowners. Learn how to protect your trees from winter damage & ensure healthy growth come spring.
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A home near Cincinnati with beautiful trees changing colors in the fall.

Spotting and Stopping Cincinnati’s Most Common Tree Pests

Learn about Cincinnati's most common tree pests, how to identify and treat them, and tips for prevention. Read now to keep your trees healthy and strong.
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A spongy moth caterpillar defoliating a tree in Cincinnati.

Summer Tree Care Tips for Cincinnati Property Owners

Learn expert strategies to keep your Cincinnati trees thriving this summer. Get practical advice on watering, mulching, pest control, soil care and more from your local arborists at Lefke Tree Experts.
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A residential home just outside of Cincinnati with healthy, beautiful trees in the summertime.

What to Do for a Dying Tree: Pro Tips from Cincinnati Arborists

Is your Cincinnati tree dying? Learn to spot early warning signs of a dying tree and the arborist tips that will help you revive it. Don't let flooding, pests or drought stress kill your trees!
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An arborist from Lefke Tree Experts examining a dying tree in Cincinnati, OH.

Right Tree Right Place: Tree Planting Tips in Cincinnati

When planting new trees in your yard, it’s critical to choose the right tree and the right place. Here's how to do it right.
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Image of a beautiful Ohio yard, with numerous healthy tree species shown.

6 Best Trees Native to Cincinnati to Plant in Your Yard

Native trees are known to support wildlife while also being relatively low maintenance. Here are 6 of the top trees native to the Cincinnati area to consider planting at home.
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Image of a beautiful Ohio yard, with trees of varying heights mixed with shrubs and flowers, providing a layered landscape.

Tree Not Leafing Out This Spring? How to Tell If It’s a Dead or Dormant Tree

Find out why your Cincinnati area tree isn’t leafing out this spring, how to tell if it’s dead or dormant, and why it may just be leafing out later than other trees.
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Spring trees in Ohio, some with flowers, some leafless.

Removing Trees Near Power Lines in Cincinnati: Homeowner FAQs

This guide is here to help answer all those burning questions about tree removal near power lines in our city. We'll cover everything from who's responsible for what to how to pick the right tree species that won't give you headaches down the line.
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Tree entwined with power lines, illustrating the need for careful tree management in urban areas.

Is Your Tree Dangerous? Recognizing the Risks in Your Backyard

This guide will provide essential insights into detecting signs of structural weaknesses and diseases in trees, ensuring they remain safe and thriving assets to our neighborhoods.
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A fallen tree in a Cincinnati-area backyard that was removed by Lefke Tree Experts.

4 Advantages of Winter Tree Removal in the Cincinnati Area

Did you know that winter is the perfect time for tree removal? Uncover the surprising benefits of winter tree removal and why it's worth braving the chill.
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Lefke tree grappler with a tree during a tree removal for preparation for winter in Cincinnati.

Can You Prune Cincinnati Area Trees in the Winter?

Unlock the secret on winter pruning in Cincinnati! Explore how to maintain your trees during colder months in this insightful article.
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A tree worker hangs from a harness as they prune trees in winter.

4 Steps to Protecting Trees During Construction

Protecting trees during construction is crucial for their survival. Shield your precious Cincinnati area trees from damage with our four point plan.
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A protective, grey chain-link fence with a white “Tree Protection Zone: Do Not Disturb” sign affixed to it for protecting trees during construction.

Confined Space Tree Removals: A Challenging Task Requiring Expertise

A confined space tree removal can be tricky and dangerous. Learn more about these challenging removals and how a professional tree service gets the job done.
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Three members of the Lefke team pose for a photo with the member in the center sitting in a bucket truck.

Benefits of Trees on your Cincinnati-Area Property

You have a general idea that trees are good, but do you know how many benefits they provide for property owners in Cincinnati? From health benefits to property value increases, trees may be doing more than you realize! Learn a few of the benefits of trees in Cincinnati in this article and gain a new appreciation for your trees.
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A variety of trees grow on a residential street in Ohio.

Exposed Tree Roots? Why It Happens and What to Do

Tree roots perform essential functions for keeping trees healthy, but what causes exposed tree roots? More importantly, what can you do about them?
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The base of a tree shows roots growing above ground surrounded by white and yellow flowers in the green grass.

Leaning Trees: Why They Lean & What to Do

Leaning trees are often a hazard and a liability. While some leaning trees can be saved, others must be removed before they cause significant damage to structures, property, and utilities or injure someone when they fall. Find out what you should do about a leaning tree.
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Sillouette of a crabapple tree leaning in a field in front of an orange sunset

3 Reasons NOT to Plant Bradford Pear Trees

While Bradford pear trees are beautiful, a recent Ohio ban make them a bad choice for new planting and should make you consider removing them completely.
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A Bradford or Callery pear tree in bloom in Ohio.

Hiring a Tree Service Company: What You Need to Know

Do you know the #1 thing that affects the quality of tree work you receive? These FAQs show you what to look for & why hiring a Certified Arborist is best.
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