Happy Tree LLC

05/16/2026

A lot of people think topping a tree makes it safer.

Usually it does the opposite.

When a tree loses too much canopy at once, it stresses the tree and forces aggressive regrowth.

That fast growth is often weakly attached and more likely to fail later.

Healthy pruning is about structure and long-term health—
not just cutting everything back.

05/14/2026

Trees usually tell you when something’s wrong.

The problem is most people don’t know what they’re looking at yet.

Leaf color.
Canopy density.
Deadwood.
Growth patterns.
Root flare.

There’s usually a story behind it.

A big part of tree health is learning how to read the signs - almost like reading the tree’s body language.

05/08/2026

Most tree problems don’t start obvious.
They start small.

A little lighter color…
A little thinning…
Something just looks slightly “off.”

That’s usually where the slow decline starts.
By the time it looks serious, your options are more limited.

It’s a lot easier - and usually less expensive - to deal with early.

If something looks off, it’s worth checking out - sooner rather than later.

05/06/2026

Do your tree’s leaves look like this?

If you’re seeing lighter leaves with darker veins, that’s called chlorosis.

It usually means the tree isn’t getting the nutrients it needs—often iron.

Sometimes those nutrients are already in the soil…
the tree just isn’t able to take them in.

That can happen for a few reasons like soil conditions, root stress, or compaction.

The important part is figuring out what’s actually causing it.

Every tree is different, so the goal isn’t just to treat the symptom—
it’s to understand what’s stressing the tree and address that.

If you’re noticing something like this, it’s worth taking a closer look.

05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

What’s your favorite thing about this time of year in Wichita?

The weather?
The color coming back?
Being outside again?

For us… it’s hard to beat seeing the trees fully come back to life.🌳

05/01/2026

🌿 Happy May Day 🌿

Everything is coming to life right now.
Trees are leafing out, filling in, and showing their true color.

This is one of the best times of year to take a look at your trees—
when everything should be green, full, and healthy.

If you have a tree that’s not green, full, and healthy,
feel free to reach out—I’m always happy to take a look!

09/09/2025

Please help spread the word! Thanks in advance!!

Hi, my name is Roger Spexarth and I’m a Board-Certified Master Arborist w… Roger Spexarth needs your support for “Support Aerial Rescue Training for Arborists

09/09/2025

🌳 Calling All Arborists & Trainers 🌳

I’m working on putting together a GoFundMe to help certified arborists and tree workers across the country access proper aerial rescue dummies.

Rescue dummies are critical for training, but they’re expensive, hard to get, and often falling apart. Many of us are relying on old, beat-up mannequins that are missing legs, arms, or worse—making it tough to train the way we should.

👉 Step one: I’m collecting photos of the rescue dummies currently in use.
If you’ve got a dummy that’s missing parts, patched together, or just plain worn out, please send me a picture. These images will help show the need and raise awareness for the fundraiser.

👉 Step two: I’ll launch the GoFundMe soon, with the goal of getting more durable dummies into the hands of arborists so more crews can train safely and effectively.

Please share this with your tree groups, send me your dummy photos, and keep an eye out for the fundraiser link. Together, we can make aerial rescue training more accessible.

Stay safe out there
Roger Spexarth MW-6142 BT

11/28/2024

This past year has been full of family, friends, travel, and so many opportunities to collaborate!

From our family to yours, thank you for trusting us with caring for your trees, and thank you to all of the arborists who have worked alongside us this year.

We pray that you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving!

11/27/2024

Teamwork is such an important part of the work we do as arborists.

Whether it's tackling bigger jobs together, learning new techniques from each other, or even just ensuring that we're all safe out in the field, I'm grateful for the arborists who have come alongside me.