Toronto Tree Permits: When you need one and how to get it

When it comes to Toronto tree permits, homeowners must navigate a complex set of rules, regulations and requirements. If you’re looking to remove a tree in Toronto, you’ll need to understand the rules and costs first. This guide will explain when you need a permit to cut down a tree in Toronto and the associated …

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Urban Trees and Heat Islands in Toronto

Combatting Urban Tree Canopy Decline: A Guide for Homeowners Walking through a city used to mean wandering under the cooling shade of towering trees. But now, those canopies are thinning – especially in Toronto. Urban Tree Canopy Decline is more than just losing patches of green in our concrete jungles. It means hotter streets, poorer …

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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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Easy Hedge Care and Hedge Repair Guide

When it comes to hedge care, homeowners have a variety of options to choose from in order to maintain their property’s aesthetic appeal and overall health. At Vista Tree, we specialize in maintaining hedges and repairing both regular and high value hedges and shrubs of all types. To get a better understanding of what is …

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Your Tree Resolutions for 2024

In early January, the only tree on your mind may be a drying-out Christmas tree and how long you’ll hold out before taking it down. But the beginning of the year is the perfect time to think about your outdoor trees and how you’ll care for them this year! 1. Get Your Tree Pruned   …

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Why Condo Tree Maintenance Is Essential

Do you manage condo tree maintenance in Toronto or the GTA? Typically, this job falls to the property manager, and trees can often fall by the wayside in managing a building. Unlike more seasonal elements like flower planting or snow clearing, or building utilities, property managers may be inclined to feel like trees can take care of themselves.