Tall Timbers Tree & Shrub Service

10/16/2026

Fall is a great time to prune, and no tree is too big or too small for it. Whether it’s a young ornamental or a mature giant, the right cuts improve structure, remove dead wood, and keep your tree healthy for years to come!

10/09/2026

🌳 Big congratulations to Anthony and Collin on earning their Qualified Supervisor (QS) credentials! A Qualified Supervisor credential demonstrates additional professional knowledge and qualification in the tree care industry, helping support the safe, knowledgeable, and responsible application of applicable treatments.

At Tall Timbers, we’re proud to invest in our team’s knowledge and expertise to provide the highest quality tree care and plant health services to the communities we serve.🌲

10/07/2026

Thank you to The Gazette for covering emerald ash borer in Colorado Springs, and for talking with our Plant Health Care Manager, Mark Kelley, about what we're seeing in local neighborhoods.

One of Mark's biggest points: EAB is hard to spot early here, because so many ash trees are already stressed from drought.

"A lot of the symptoms in the first year look like other issues. The second year is when you get the blonding and the woodpecker feeding."

What to watch for:
• Thinning and dying branches near the top of the tree
• Small D-shaped holes in the bark
• Increased woodpecker activity
•New sprouts growing from the trunk or base of the tree

Not every ash needs to come down. Healthy trees can often be protected with treatment, so an accurate assessment is the best first step.

Read the full story: https://gazette.com/2026/10/06/ash-trees-coming-down-as-ash-borer-spreads-through-colorado-springs/

Questions about your ash trees? Our team is happy to take a look. Give us a call at (719) 528-8141 for your free tree evaluation!

Two ash trees cut down in the Rustic Hills neighborhood Friday were among Colorado Springs' first casualties from the emerald ash borer.

09/24/2026

Plan A is always the best plan! 🇺🇸 🌲

09/18/2026

This past Wednesday, our team was proud to take part in Saluting Branches, a nationwide day of tree care service for veterans. Our crew donated their time and expertise to give back, including tree injections, pruning, stump grinding, and full removals. It's a privilege to use our skills to support those who've served.

09/11/2026

Sometimes a chainsaw just doesn't cut it (pun intended)! When a tree's leaning a little too close to home and getting a bit too friendly with the roofline, we bring in the big guns: a crane. Precision over power, especially when your house is in the equation.

09/07/2026

Trading chainsaws for lawn chairs today. 🌲☀️ Our office will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We'll be back and ready to help Tuesday morning. Happy Labor Day from the Tall Timbers crew!

09/02/2026

This tree at a local HOA was completely dead and had become a potential hazard to the surrounding property. Our team safely removed the tree and cleaned up the area, leaving the landscape safer and ready for the next step. Dead trees shouldn’t be ignored. If you have a tree that is declining or completely dead, our arborists can help assess the situation and recommend the best course of action.

09/01/2026

Meet the emerald ash borer: small, metallic green, and one of the most destructive pests to hit Colorado's ash trees. Adults emerge in late spring through summer, but it's the larvae underneath the bark doing the real damage, cutting off the tree's ability to move water and nutrients. Signs to watch for include thinning canopy, D-shaped exit holes in the bark, and increased woodpecker activity. If you have an ash tree on your property, now's the time to know the signs of infestation, catching it early makes all the difference in whether a tree can be saved.