Complete Ground-Level Tree Care for Healthier Minneapolis Trees

Your trees have specific needs depending on their age and condition. We offer specialized, gentle solutions to address every challenge, ensuring your landscape thrives. Find the right service for you below.

At The Gentle Arbor, every service we offer is built upon our core philosophy: "surgical, not industrial." We utilize only hand tools and a deep understanding of tree biology to address common but critical issues affecting Minneapolis trees. Our focus is on providing effective, gentle, and data-driven solutions that truly make a difference.

Young, newly planted tree on a sunlit slope. Its exposed trunk highlights the need for early root flare correction.

Ensure Your New Tree Succeeds

For Newly Planted or Struggling Young Trees

Have you recently invested in a new tree for your Minneapolis property? University of Minnesota research shows a startling 87% of trees leave the nursery with their root systems already buried too deeply. This is the #1 cause of stress and failure in young trees. Our establishment service corrects this from day one, giving your new tree the best possible chance to thrive for decades to come.

Mature boulevard tree with dying branches, showing the long-term damage of deep planting or girdling roots.

For Established Trees Showing Signs of Stress

Is your mature tree showing signs of decline like a thin canopy, early fall color, or no visible "ankles" at its base? It could be a victim of a buried root flare, a problem affecting over 90% of established Minneapolis street trees. Our gentle, hand-tool excavation process can relieve this stress, prevent deadly girdling roots, and restore vitality without damaging your landscape.

Revitalize Your Mature Tree

Tree in a backyard during snowfall, showing seasonal risks of salt and ice on urban trees and the need for winter care.

For Ongoing Health, Aesthetics & Seasonal Protection

Proper care goes beyond initial planting. A perfect ring of mulch not only looks beautiful but is critical for moisture retention and root health. We replace harmful "mulch volcanoes" with beneficial "mulch doughnuts." For our brutal Minneapolis winters, our seasonal service protects vulnerable trees from road salt damage, a common and visible problem for any tree near a street or sidewalk.

For Ultimate Peace of Mind: The Root Guardian Plan

Root Guardian

A majestic tree shown in spring, summer, autumn, and winter, symbolizing the need for year-round root and mulch care.

For those who view their trees as invaluable assets, our subscription plan offers the highest level of proactive care. The Root Guardian Plan provides year-round expert monitoring, preventative maintenance, and priority service. Let us handle the ongoing needs of your trees, so you can simply enjoy their beauty, worry-free.

Become a Root Guardian

Bulk / Multi-Tree Discounts

Planning work for multiple trees on the same property, on the same day? We offer discounts to maximize our efficiency and your value:

Tree 1: Full Price
Trees 2-3: 10% off the service price for each of these trees.
Trees 4+: 15% off the service price for each of these trees. This is a great way to address issues across your landscape comprehensively and cost-effectively.

Shaded yard with mature trees and green grass. A walkway leads to a house, an ideal site for hand-tool root excavation.

Not Sure Which Service Your Tree Needs?

Every tree and situation is unique. The best way to start is often with our affordable Flare Check diagnostic. Or, contact us directly – we’re happy to discuss your concerns and guide you to the most appropriate solution for your valuable Minneapolis trees.