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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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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 Safety

Is My Tree Dangerous? Part 1

Is my tree dangerous? When should a dangerous tree should be removed or pruned? How can you tell if a tree is a hazard? Many of the scenarios where people think a tree is dangerous aren’t actually a risk. On the other hand, some of the instances where trees do pose a hazard are hard

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Construction & Renovation

What to Know About Trees Before Buying a House

Does a home inspection include trees? So you’ve decided to take the plunge into GTA real estate, but what about the trees when you’re buying a house? Whether you’re a first-time buyer, looking to move from a condo to a house, or are upgrading to a property with sizeable trees for the first time, let’s

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Tree Pruning

Should You Remove or Restore a Tree After Storm Damage?

The latest summer storm hit your property hard, and now you’re facing a tree with major storm damage. What happens next? When there’s serious storm damage, it’s hard to know whether the tree needs to be removed or if it can be restored. There are a few factors arborists consider. We’ll take you through some

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Arborist in PPE using chainsaw on a tree stump
Tree Safety

Chainsaw Safety: Do Arborists or Homeowners Have More Injuries?

Can you use a chainsaw safely at home? Many homeowners wonder: is it safe to operate a chainsaw yourself and prune your own trees? It’s a question for many thinking about how much tree trimming costs. You may want to save some money, or a tree pruning or removal job may look like a quick,

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Tree Safety

How arborists are keeping you safe during COVID

Are tree services essential in Ontario? Partway through yet another lockdown in Ontario and the Toronto area, you may have started thinking about tidying up your yard and property for summer. But with service restrictions in place, can arborists work during lockdown in Ontario? The answer is yes — tree care in Ontario is considered

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Tree Safety

Keeping Your Trees Safe for Your Children

As a parent, what do you need to know about tree safety? A tree-lined backyard is great for the whole family, especially living in the city. Kids benefit from the shade and oxygen of trees, having nature close by, and having a safe outdoor space to play. But what do you need to know about

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