Rooted Arbor Care

Rooted Arbor Care ISA Certified & fully insured tree care pros serving Lake St. Louis, Wentzville & surrounding areas. Residential & commercial.

Trimming, removal, disease treatment, landscaping & emergency storm clean up. Contact us today for your free consultation!

👉 Tree Rigging: The Skill Behind a Controlled Tree RemovalWhen a large tree needs to come down near a house, fence, or o...
10/29/2026

👉 Tree Rigging: The Skill Behind a Controlled Tree Removal

When a large tree needs to come down near a house, fence, or other structure, you can't always cut a limb and let it fall. Sometimes, that piece of wood weighs hundreds or even thousands of pounds, and there's very little room for error.

That's where professional tree rigging comes in.

Rigging is about understanding how a piece of wood will move, how much force the system will experience, where the load needs to go, and how to control its descent. It takes the right equipment, a well thought out plan, and a crew that knows how to work together. Clear communication and good judgment from everyone on the crew make a real difference.

At Rooted Arbor Care, we believe there's a lot more to professional tree removal than simply cutting a tree down. The planning and skill behind the work are just as important as the tools we use.

Andy Jones, Rooted Arbor Care ISA Certified Master Arborist, put together an article on the fundamentals of professional tree rigging, including team roles, rigging intuition, and equipment–and why all three matter when the job gets complicated.

If you've ever wondered what goes into removing a large tree safely around a home, give it a read at the link below.

✅ Rooted Arbor Care | ISA Certified and Fully Insured Arborists Serving St. Louis and the St. Charles County, Missouri area

https://rootedarborcare.com/tree-rigging-techniques/

10/26/2026

Lightning-Struck Oak Tree Removal in Ladue, MO

A lightning strike can cause severe damage to a large oak tree, creating potential safety hazards for nearby homes, people, and property. Our team was called to safely remove this large, lightning-struck oak tree in Ladue, Missouri.

When it comes to hazardous tree removal, experience and expertise matter. Our team is led by an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, bringing professional knowledge and industry-leading standards to complex tree removals.

Looking for a trusted tree removal company in Ladue, MO or the St. Louis area? We provide professional hazardous tree removal and emergency tree services with the credentials and protection you deserve. Rooted Arbor Care is fully licensed and insured for your peace of mind.

Contact our team for professional tree care and a free, expert assessment.

10/21/2026

Another tree removal completed in St. Charles, MO.

Our crew safely brought down this large tree near the home and finished the job with stump grinding to clear the space.

If you need professional tree service, tree removal, or stump grinding in St. Charles or the surrounding area, Rooted Arbor Care has the experience and equipment to get the job done right.

✅ ISA Certified Arborists led by a Board Certified Master Arborist

✅ Fully Licensed and Insured

✅ Free Estimates

10/06/2026

This large pin oak in Ladue had been declining for some time and was ultimately compromised by a lightning strike, making removal the safest option for the property.

This was a technical tree removal from start to finish, using an aerial lift bucket truck, crane, and controlled rigging to safely dismantle the tree and protect the surrounding property.

Large or hazardous tree removal takes more than a chainsaw–it takes the right equipment, planning, and arboricultural experience.

If you need professional tree removal or tree service in Ladue, MO, Rooted Arbor Care is here to help with large tree removals, storm-damaged trees, tree pruning, and other arborist services.

✅ ISA Certified Arborists led by a Board Certified Master Arborist

✅ Fully Insured

✅ Free Consultations

09/25/2026

POV from the crane as it works — from landing the climber to a big limb removal, plus a few thoughts on where we leave holding wood. Follow for more tree work from the ground and the air.

Last week, our team joined  at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery for Saluting Branches — a nationwide day of service ...
09/24/2026

Last week, our team joined at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery for Saluting Branches — a nationwide day of service providing tree care to veteran cemeteries. We were honored to take down a pin oak as part of this effort and to spend the day with people who understand what it means to give back.

If you're in the tree care industry and interested in getting involved, Saluting Branches organizes events like this nationwide each year. You can find volunteer opportunities, event locations, and ways to donate at salutingbranches.org.

Watch the full video, link in bio.

Benefits of Deep Root Fertilization for TreesTrees often have to compete with grass, landscaping, compacted soil, and ot...
09/21/2026

Benefits of Deep Root Fertilization for Trees

Trees often have to compete with grass, landscaping, compacted soil, and other plants for the nutrients and water they need. Deep root fertilization delivers liquid nutrients directly into the soil around the tree's active root zone.

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Benefits of professional tree fertilization include:

✅ Delivers nutrients where roots need them -
Liquid fertilizer is injected directly into the root zone, helping trees access essential nutrients without relying on depleted surface soil.

✅ Helps relieve soil compaction -
The high-pressure injection process helps break up compacted soil, improving the movement of water and oxygen around the roots.

✅ Supports healthier root and canopy growth -
Proper nutrition can encourage stronger root development, healthier foliage, and more vigorous seasonal growth.

✅ Helps trees handle environmental stress -
Healthy, well-nourished trees are better equipped to deal with drought, weather stress, insect pressure, and other environmental challenges.

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If your trees are showing slow growth, pale or thinning foliage, or signs of stress, professional deep root fertilization may help improve the overall health of your trees.

Rooted Arbor Care provides deep root fertilization and tree health services for homeowners and businesses in Lake St. Louis, Wentzville, O'Fallon, and surrounding Missouri communities.

✅ ISA Certified Arborists • Free Estimates

❗️ Your trees have been through a lot this year.Extreme heat and inconsistent rainfall can put a lot of stress on trees....
09/15/2026

❗️ Your trees have been through a lot this year.

Extreme heat and inconsistent rainfall can put a lot of stress on trees. Fall is a great time to evaluate tree health and provide the nutrients trees need going into winter and heading into spring.

Rooted Arbor Care provides professional tree fertilization and deep root fertilization, along with targeted tree health treatments, including pin oak treatments and ash tree treatments when appropriate.

If your trees are showing signs of stress, thinning growth, poor color, or decline, don't wait until the problem gets worse.

Get a jump start on spring tree health and give your trees the support they need to flourish!

Serving Lake St. Louis, Wentzville, O'Fallon, and surrounding Missouri communities.

✅ ISA Certified - Professional tree care from the roots to the canopy.

Large, hazardous trees don't always give you much room for error. This large pin oak in O'Fallon had become a serious co...
09/08/2026

Large, hazardous trees don't always give you much room for error.

This large pin oak in O'Fallon had become a serious concern for the homeowners. With the tree positioned close to the home, this wasn't a job for simply cutting it down and hoping for the best.

Our crew carefully planned the removal to control the tree and protect the home, property, and everyone on site. Large tree removal takes the right equipment, experience, and a solid understanding of how a tree will respond as it's being removed.

Sometimes a tree can be preserved. But when removal is the safest option, our goal is simple: do it safely, professionally, and with as little impact to the property as possible.

If you have a large or hazardous tree near your home, we'd be happy to take a look and help you understand your options.

Rooted Arbor Care
✅ ISA Certified
✅ Fully Insured
✅ Free Consultations

Before you hire a tree service, ask one simple question: "Are you fully insured?"Tree removal and tree trimming are skil...
08/31/2026

Before you hire a tree service, ask one simple question: "Are you fully insured?"

Tree removal and tree trimming are skilled, dangerous jobs. Even with proper planning, training, and equipment, things can go wrong when you're working with large trees around homes, vehicles, and other property.

When you hire a tree service company with liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, you have an added layer of protection if something unexpected happens on your property.

We always encourage homeowners to ask for proof of insurance before hiring a tree company, especially for large tree removal, hazardous tree removal, or tree trimming near your home.

At Rooted Arbor Care, we're proud to be a fully insured tree service company with ISA Certified Arborists and professional crews serving Lake St. Louis, Wentzville, O'Fallon, and surrounding Missouri communities.

✅ If you need tree removal, tree trimming, or professional tree care, give us a call for a free estimate! We're happy to answer your questions and provide proof of insurance upon request.

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1835 Grothe Road
Wentzville, MO
63366

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