Schroeder Outdoor Services

05/29/2026

Luckily this ash tree was not dead very long prior to removal. If dead ash are left for to long they become exceptionally brittle and loose their structural integrity. What this means is, removal is much more difficult due to the lack of strength in the wood fibers. The risk increases and the clean up is more laborious. Don't wait to get them removed!

05/29/2026

I know this post is a little late to the party, but, happy Memorial day. We like to use our equipment on these special occasions to tip our hat to all those who served. 🇺🇸

04/24/2026

Such beautiful weather today. Glad we could get Northland Crane Service out with us for a silver maple removal right here in City of Crystal, MN.

04/11/2026

Yesterday I visited a job we worked on 2 years ago in Pine Island, MN. The final result was awesome and very cool to see the homeowners vision come to fruition.

02/23/2026

The GRCS is a specialized winch system specifically made for arborists. It allows us to do some really cool things and to do them safely!

02/16/2026

02/08/2026

350 TON CRANE VS COTTONWOOD

01/24/2026

01/21/2026

You may have seen posts or videos about “exploding trees” popping up on social media due to the impending extreme cold. Do you need to worry? Should you take cover?

While the sound can be startling, our NDSU Extension Forester says trees aren’t actually exploding. What’s really happening is called a frost crack.

Here’s what to know:
- Frost cracks form in winter during extreme cold
-They’re vertical cracks in the trunk, and when they happen, they can sound like a gunshot. No actual explosions happen.
-Some species are more prone than others. In North Dakota, frost cracks are often seen on green ash and chokecherry
-The exact cause isn’t fully understood, but it’s linked to uneven shrinking and swelling of wood and water as temperatures plunge
-We can’t predict which trees will develop frost cracks
-Cracks often close during summer and reopen in future winters
-There’s no cure, though some trees may eventually grow over the crack, forming a “frost rib.”
-The crack can allow decay fungi to enter, which may affect long-term tree health or structural stability

Bottom line>>>
Frost cracks are dramatic but not uncommon in cold climates. Keep an eye on affected trees, especially large or mature ones near homes or walkways.

Reach out to your local NDSU Extension office for science-based answers to your trending tree questions .... even the loud ones 😉

Follow the NDSU Extension - Lawns, Gardens & Trees page for the latest in this area.

12/05/2025

From overgrown to outstanding 🌳

Our team brings precision to every project:
• Strategic pruning for tree health
• Safe removal of hazardous limbs
• Clean, professional results

Healthy trees mean safer properties. See the difference expert care makes.

Ready to transform your landscape? Contact us for tree removal services.