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Meet Davey Tree’s Kyle Carevic and Learn How to Care for Your Trees this Spring
Growing up, Kyle Carevic was always playing outside, climbing trees and adventuring in state and National Parks across the country on family vacations.
Now, Kyle’s been lucky enough to turn his passion for the outdoors into a career. For the last six years, he's been working at The Davey Tree Expert Company. He started at Davey a week after his graduation from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he earned an undergraduate degree in forestry.
Since moving to St. Louis in 2010, one of Kyle’s favorite areas of the city is Clayton because of the stately trees and picturesque landscaping. Though, Kyle is enamored with the entire city’s …show more content…
When you look up, you’ll often see trees just as old as the buildings. There are a few, gigantic American elms here that are simply amazing to see,” Kyle says. “When you see these historic trees and architecture alongside the connecting river systems, it’s easy to imagine how life used to be hundreds of years ago here.”
While much has changed in St. Louis since then, one thing has remained the same. The Davey Tree Company has been caring for trees since 1880.
“It’s very cool to be working for a tree company with such history. That’s absolutely one thing that sets us apart from other local competitors. Since the company’s start, Davey has always valued scientific research and in-depth employee training. Today, our on-staff arborists continue to further their education by becoming International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists®,” Kyle shares.
While Kyle still loves spending his days outside, marveling at trees, his favorite part of the job is getting to meet new people and visit unique areas of the city.
Lately, he’s been talking with residents about spring tree and landscape …show more content…
Early signs of EAB include branches breaking near the trunk, slits in the bark, woodpecker injury and small “D” shaped holes in ash trees.
Oak wilt is another tree disease in St. Louis. Look for signs of wilting, browning or falling leaves on oak trees.
In addition to monitoring for those local tree pests and diseases, Kyle Carevic suggests focusing on tree plant health care with the following steps.
1. Prune. Have a certified arborist remove any dead, dying or diseased tree branches to keep your home safe during summer storms. Major pruning is often done when trees are dormant during the winter months.
2. Plant New Trees. Plant new, native trees this season. A few of Kyle’s favorite trees that thrive in the St. Louis area are white oaks, swamp white oaks and hackberries.
3. Mulch. Add 2-4 inches of mulch around trees to help control weeds and keep the soil cool and moist.
4. Fertilize. Feed your trees annually to give them the boost of need nutrients. When combined with proper mulching, fertilizer can help your trees better resist and recover from stressors, including insects and
Meet Davey Tree’s Kyle Carevic and Learn How to Care for Your Trees this Spring
Growing up, Kyle Carevic was always playing outside, climbing trees and adventuring in state and National Parks across the country on family vacations.
Now, Kyle’s been lucky enough to turn his passion for the outdoors into a career. For the last six years, he's been working at The Davey Tree Expert Company. He started at Davey a week after his graduation from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he earned an undergraduate degree in forestry.
Since moving to St. Louis in 2010, one of Kyle’s favorite areas of the city is Clayton because of the stately trees and picturesque landscaping. Though, Kyle is enamored with the entire city’s …show more content…
When you look up, you’ll often see trees just as old as the buildings. There are a few, gigantic American elms here that are simply amazing to see,” Kyle says. “When you see these historic trees and architecture alongside the connecting river systems, it’s easy to imagine how life used to be hundreds of years ago here.”
While much has changed in St. Louis since then, one thing has remained the same. The Davey Tree Company has been caring for trees since 1880.
“It’s very cool to be working for a tree company with such history. That’s absolutely one thing that sets us apart from other local competitors. Since the company’s start, Davey has always valued scientific research and in-depth employee training. Today, our on-staff arborists continue to further their education by becoming International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists®,” Kyle shares.
While Kyle still loves spending his days outside, marveling at trees, his favorite part of the job is getting to meet new people and visit unique areas of the city.
Lately, he’s been talking with residents about spring tree and landscape …show more content…
Early signs of EAB include branches breaking near the trunk, slits in the bark, woodpecker injury and small “D” shaped holes in ash trees.
Oak wilt is another tree disease in St. Louis. Look for signs of wilting, browning or falling leaves on oak trees.
In addition to monitoring for those local tree pests and diseases, Kyle Carevic suggests focusing on tree plant health care with the following steps.
1. Prune. Have a certified arborist remove any dead, dying or diseased tree branches to keep your home safe during summer storms. Major pruning is often done when trees are dormant during the winter months.
2. Plant New Trees. Plant new, native trees this season. A few of Kyle’s favorite trees that thrive in the St. Louis area are white oaks, swamp white oaks and hackberries.
3. Mulch. Add 2-4 inches of mulch around trees to help control weeds and keep the soil cool and moist.
4. Fertilize. Feed your trees annually to give them the boost of need nutrients. When combined with proper mulching, fertilizer can help your trees better resist and recover from stressors, including insects and