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How Much Does Tree Care Cost?

Price vs Cost in Tree Maintenance We’re often asked “How much does tree care cost?” for jobs. But it’s usually the wrong question. What most of our customers mean is “What’s the price of this job?” What is the cost of tree care? Taking care of your trees is an investment in your home, your

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Tree Pruning

Help! There Are Squirrels On My Roof!

Can an Arborist Keep Squirrels Off My Roof? Whether your preferred squirrels are black, grey, red, or none at all, no homeowner wants squirrels on their roof. Torontonians and squirrels have learned to (mostly) coexist, but squirrels on houses can still be a major irrititant for homeowners. If the sound of squirrels on the roof

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Tree Pruning

Difficult People: Problems With a Neighbours’ Tree

What do I do about problems with a neighbour tree?  In the close quarters of many Toronto neighbourhoods, along with larger spaces in the city and in GTA suburbs, neighbourly disputes are common.  Everything from garbage bins to lawn maintenance to loud music can be a thing to argue about, and problems with a neighbour

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Honey locust tree branches on roof of Toronto house
Tree Pruning

What should I do about tree branches on the roof?

Tree branches can cause damage to homes A slowly creaking tree branch in the night: it could be the soundtrack to a horror movie, but instead it’s your bedroom, home office, or your child’s room. Tree branches on the house can be very annoying, and even scary. You may wonder, “Why is my tree always making

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Tree Pruning

The Best How-to DIY Tree Trimming Tips from Arborists

Disclaimer: The best advice we can give is to call a professional – for your own safety, for the safety of others and for the health of your tree. Every year homeowners and professionals are hurt and killed doing this work because it can be very dangerous. How to prune a tree: DIY Tree Trimming

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Toronto COVID backyard reno with new patio furniture on deck and fire pit
Construction & Renovation

Are your trees ready for your backyard reno?

The COVID Backyard Renovation You’ve Been Dreaming of   As we head into a second summer of pandemic with coronavirus case counts still at record levels in Ontario, many people are making plans to improve their outdoor space with a COVID Backyard Reno. Having friends and family over safely outside is something to look forward

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Branches of Tree of Heaven climate change resistant tree care
Planting

Climate Change-Resistant Tree Care

Between wildfires, heat records and excess rainfall, climate change is a big topic this summer. What does climate change mean for your trees, and how can you conduct climate change-resistant tree care? Trees are a key part of our climate and ecosystem, so there are many ways they can impact climate change. There are lots

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