YTS Companies

YTS Companies provides professional tree care, vegetation management, and wood product solutions to residential, commercial, municipal, and utility clients throughout the upper Midwest. A privately owned business started in 2006, YTS quickly earned a reputation for professionalism, safety, and dependability. Proud of this reputation, there is a commitment to maintaining it in every client interaction. YTS is one of only a few Minnesota tree care companies to achieve Tree Care Industry Association.

YTS, originally Yetzer Tree Services, is a family owned business that was started in 2006. We employ a group of professionals that include ISA Certified Arborists, Licensed Pesticide Applicators, CPR Certified work crews, safety trained and highly motivated individuals. Our customers are homeowners, property managers, home owner associations, municipals, utilities and anyone who owns and cares about their trees. Our staff of qualified professionals are well equipped and capable of handling a wide variety of projects.

YTS' ISA Certified Arborists work directly with real estate/property managers, Home Owner Associations to provide cost effective solutions within budget for the care and maintenance of commercial landscapes. We listen to property manager's short term and long term goals to develop maintenance schedules and management plans for your trees and landscape. YTS treats every tree and property that we help maintain as if it were our own. Work is completed in a timely manner and follow up to assure our clients are satisfied.

YTS can help you improve and maintain the health of your trees. Your home is often the largest investment you make. The Tree Service Company you hire can make the difference between a good property and a great property! We have ISA Certified Arborists on staff to help you assess your needs, diagnose any tree pests or diseases and determine your best options for your trees care. Our tree care specialists are properly equipped and trained to insure our work is done safely. All employees wear and use all the appropriate safety gear and know best management practices to insure you and your property are protected.

Tree trimming is an important aspect in extending the longevity and appearance of a property, the trees growing in it and the people passing by. YTS offers preventative and structural tree trimming services for municipal properties and utility companies in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN. By contracting with YTS you can prevent power outages in residential and commercial properties alike. We can services your right of ways for power lines and other utilities that need to stay clear of naturally growing vegetation for proper function and easy maintenance.

Some stormed damaged trees simply cannot be saved or are not worth saving. If more than 50 percent of the crown is gone, or the tree was already weakened from previous damage or disease, often there is little that can be done to save the tree. YTS crews can quickly respond to all your tree removal and clean up needs. Trees are very resilient and have an amazing ability to recover from storm damage. In the aftermath of a severe storm, many homeowners ask a simple question: Can my trees be saved? Hasty decisions often result in the removal of trees that could have been saved.

After your tree has been removed you often have an unsightly stump left behind which can be a tripping hazard, difficult to mow around and in the way of a potential new planting. Stumps can also harbor insects and other pests and the disease that originally killed the tree. YTS can remove your stump with a minimal amount of damage. A Stump grinders is a powerful piece of equipment that is capable of reducing a large diameter chunk of wood into wood chips in just minutes. It is also just as capable of quickly destroying a driveway, sidewalk, patio or underground utility.

Need a tree planted? As the saying goes, "the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the second best time is today" unknown. YTS believes in bright beginnings so we offer tree planting services provided by professionals who know proper planting techniques. Purchasing and planting a tree is an expensive, long term investment. Most trees die or fail to flourish after planting due to improper planting and follow up care. Selecting the proper tree for the proper location and planting it correctly is necessary to see your investment grow YTS' ISA Certified Arborists can help you with the selection process and handle the planting for you.

If a dead or dying tree needs to be removed or you suspect it is suffering from a disease of infestation it is critical to hire a professional you can trust and depend on. The safety of many rely on it. YTS offers our professional tree removal services to municipal properties and utility companies in need. If we are contracted to clear out deadwood from an area that could pose dangers, you can rest assured that safety is our first concern. Safety for our staff, you, the public and the environment around us.

We are experts that can help you with everything from tree planting to emergency tree removal services, for any property in the metro area of Minnesota. The property you own is, many times, the largest investment you make, whether it's your home, office or a public location that you're responsible for, the tree service company you hire makes a difference. Make sure the difference is a positive one by contacting YTS. We currently have 5 ISA Certified Arborists on staff and well equipped to help you with anything from routine maintenance to emergency storm damage tree removal.

The YTS team incorporates highly skilled individuals working together to deliver the best tree care and wood product solutions. We currently employ 7 ISA certied arborists, and the combined experience of our team totals 100+ years. Bringing you more than a century of expertise, our entire team is dedicated to your complete satisfaction. Keith's dedication to outstanding service has become the company's trademark. Leveraging his extensive equipment background, he developed many of the company's safe and efcient work practices that benet both clients and employees.

Tree removal can often be avoided by simply cabling or bracing your tree. Cabling and bracing applies artificial support to a structurally weakened or damaged tree. This support can provide the tree an opportunity to grow, heal and be protected from future storm damage. If you have an important or prominent tree that shows signs of splitting due to age, poor form or storm damage, cabling or bracing may be an alternative to removing the tree. Our tree care experts can evaluate your tree and in many instances are able to recommend cabling or bracing.

YTS is accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). Established in 1938, TCIA is a trade association of more than 2,200 commercial tree service companies and their affiliates. TCIA accreditation is a third party verification process similar to other industry accreditations such as ISO 9000 series. TCIA accreditation reviews tree care industry specific standards, client satisfaction and regulatory compliance, including safety training and compliance. When you choose YTS for your tree care you can be assured you are hiring a professional, qualified tree care company.

Proper tree pruning and trimming maintains good tree structure, shape, health and aesthetics. It is also necessary to maintain clearances from structures, road right-of-ways and utilities. Our professionals can properly prune and trim your trees no matter the type, size or location of your trees. Our services are compliant with ANSI A300 standards and we have low impact equipment and highly trained staff to assure the long term health of your trees and property. A typical tree pruning/trimming includes removing dead wood, diseased and storm damaged limbs.

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an exotic beetle that originally came from Asia and feeds on ash trees. The first confirmed case of EAB in Minnesota was in 2009 in the St Paul area. EAB has spread widely and quickly to other ash trees and is a cause of significant damage to area trees. If caught early, it is possible to treat EAB before the tree dies and must be removed. The ISA certified arborists at YTS have been working on effective EAB treatment since the first reported cases in our area and have successfully developed industry leading techniques that can save a tree on your property with EAB.

YTS also offers St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN with municipal and utility company stump grinding services. It's common to think of arborists and our clients calling the utility companies before we perform a tree removal, stump removal or another kind of tree care or lawn care service - to ensure that any underground utilities are properly located and marked. Though this is true, it is also common for them to call us, for our services. If you are an electric/utilities company or a municipal property that needs tree stump removal contact us for timely and professional services.