Arborist-Led Tree Care for Shawnee and Greater Kansas City
Healthier trees. Safer properties. Smarter long-term care.
Flying Pigs Tree Practitioners combines tree biology, structural assessment, and precision climbing to care for your entire canopy—not just cut branches.
The Flying Pigs Canopy Care System
Our Canopy Care System is a science-based approach to improving tree health, reducing preventable risks, and protecting the long-term value of your landscape.
1. Assess
We evaluate tree health, structure, clearance, and potential risks before recommending any work.
2. Prune
We use proper arboricultural techniques—including structural pruning, deadwood removal, clearance pruning, and risk reduction—to address what each tree actually needs.
3. Maintain
We provide practical recommendations for ongoing pruning, mulching, planting, and long-term canopy health.
Professional Tree and Landscape Care
Tree Pruning
Professional pruning improves tree structure, safety, appearance, and long-term health. We follow proper arboricultural standards and avoid unnecessary cuts that damage trees.
Deadwood and Risk Reduction
We remove dead, damaged, and poorly attached branches to reduce avoidable risks while preserving the tree’s natural structure.
Clearance Pruning
Thoughtful pruning provides appropriate clearance from roofs, driveways, walkways, and other structures without stripping or damaging the canopy.
Shrub and Ornamental Pruning
Selective pruning encourages healthy growth, airflow, natural form, and long-term plant health. We avoid harsh shearing whenever possible.
Proper Mulching
Correct mulching conserves moisture, moderates soil temperature, suppresses weeds, and supports healthy root development.
Tree Selection and Planting
We help select appropriate species and plant them at the correct depth, with careful attention to root structure, staking, watering, and long-term establishment.
Why Flying Pigs?
Flying Pigs Tree Practitioners puts arboriculture first. Every project is guided by tree biology, structure, and risk—not production shortcuts.
Owner Jake Johnson is a Kansas State University horticulture graduate with more than 10 years of industry experience. He is an ISA Certified Arborist with Tree Risk Assessment Qualification credentials.
We follow ANSI A300 pruning standards and use precise climbing techniques designed to minimize impact on your trees and property.
Local Tree Care You Can Trust
Based in Shawnee, Kansas, we serve homeowners and properties throughout Johnson County and the greater Kansas City area.
Get a Clear, Professional Recommendation for Your Trees
Jake Johnson — Owner / ISA Certified Arborist
(509) 666-4382
Jake@flyingpigtreepractitioners.com