Category: Tree Care Problems

cars crushed by falling maple branch in parking lot in Toronto
Tree Hazards

How to Handle Downed Trees After a Storm in Toronto

Toronto’s volatile weather has left many residents dealing with downed trees and expensive property damage. Who can forget the devastating 2013 ice storm or the severe windstorms of 2023/24? Knowing how to safely and effectively respond after a storm can help prevent further damage and ensure your safety. This guide covers the essential steps to

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Black spots on Silver Maple caused by Maple Tar Spot Disease / fungus
Tree Rot and Diseases

What Is Maple Tar Spot Disease?

Black Spots on Maple Leaves Can Be Treated Maple tar spot is one of the easiest plant diseases to identify. Most people can spot it even without knowing what it is: if you have seen round black spots on maple leaves, either in a tree or on the ground, you can identify tar spot. With

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Norway Maple tree branch fell off Toronto backyard
Tree Hazards

Summer Limb Drop: Why Branches Fall in Summer

It’s expected that branches may fall during a summer thunderstorm or wind storm, but what happens if a branch breaks during calm summer conditions? This is known as summer limb failure, and it can happen in warm and hot weather. What is this phenomenon, and what does it mean for your tree? What Is Summer

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Norway Maple tree branch fell off Toronto backyard
Tree Care Problems

Norway Maple Problems and How To Solve Them

Norway Maple problems have become a significant concern for homeowners in Toronto. These beautiful shade trees may appear to be a desirable addition to your landscape but come with their fair share of issues.

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Spruce tree fell over and hit neighbour house in Kingsway area, Etobicoke. Tree leaning against house and shed, being cut and removed by Certified Arborists after storm.
Neighbour Tree Problems

Neighbour Tree Fell on My House! Now What?

Experiencing a neighbour’s tree falling onto your house can be an incredibly nerve-wracking and daunting situation. In addition to dealing with the immediate aftermath of the incident, you’ll also have to consider potential legal and insurance implications.  In this comprehensive blog post, we will delve into various aspects related to having a neighbour’s tree fall

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squirrel poking its head and arm through a hole in a fence comically, in Toronto
Animals in Trees

Help! Get Squirrels Off 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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Toronto Arborist inspects a fallen tree on a house and tree on fence after manitoba maple tree trunk broke in the Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto
Neighbour Tree Problems

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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Tree fallen over on fence, garage and retaining wall in Toronto
Tree Hazards

Is My Tree Dangerous? Part 1

Is My Tree Dangerous? When should a dangerous tree 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 for

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hand examining needles on a cedar
Tree Care Problems

Why Is My Pine Tree Losing Needles?

If Your Pine or Evergreen Tree Is Losing Needles, It May Not Be All Bad News Trees with needles come in many varieties — there are over 100 species of trees that have needles. Inevitably, some of these trees will lose their needles from time to time. But what happens if your tree is losing

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