One invasive species in Toronto - Russian olive - and another non-native species Japanese maple illustrate the difficulties of urban biodiversity in Toronto's canopy
Arboriculture Standards: Professional Standards and Ethical Tree Care

What tree companies closed down?

As a hedge owner, you likely have hedge trimming questions you’re looking for answers to. Hedges are a great way to add greenery and privacy to your property and can be a low-maintenance garden addition.

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Toronto Arborist climbing large oak tree to remove it, adjusting lanyard around tree, 20ft off the ground with a notch cut into the wood before making a back cut
Arboriculture Standards: Professional Standards and Ethical Tree Care

Best Smaller Local Tree Companies in Toronto

As a hedge owner, you likely have hedge trimming questions you’re looking for answers to. Hedges are a great way to add greenery and privacy to your property and can be a low-maintenance garden addition.

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Certified Toronto Arborist pruning a tree, sitting in harness in a large oak tree and cutting off a branch with a chainsaw to rig it to the ground below, in the Beaches neighbourhood
Arboriculture Standards: Professional Standards and Ethical Tree Care

Top 10 Best Tree Companies in Toronto

Many Vista Tree cliehts are seeking multiple quotes and we’re often asked, “What other tree services in Toronto would you recommend?” Here are some of the best tree services in Toronto

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toronto arborist and chipper truck doing tree service near me in Toronto, truck on road beside tree on front lawn
Tree Service Costs

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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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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commercial tree care map of tree locations and parking lot
Commercial Tree Care

Common Tree Myths for Commercial Properties in Toronto

With the many demands of managing a property (particularly if that’s only one of numerous responsibilities at your job), commercial property trees may be one of the last things on your mind. However, there are a lot of good reasons to care about the health of trees at your commercial property, whether it’s retail, rental,

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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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arborist assesses tree size for permit application in Toronto
Regulatory Compliance: Tree Permits, Arborist Reports, and Toronto Bylaws

When Do You Need a Tree Inspection Report? Part 2

Tree Inspection Reports, also called arborist reports, are made for many different reasons including tree removal, construction and safety concerns. In our post, When Do you Need an Arborist Report? Part 1, we discussed what goes into a tree inspection report, and how much they can cost. We also explained how arborists reports/tree inspection reports

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arborist assesses tree size for permit application in Toronto
Regulatory Compliance: Tree Permits, Arborist Reports, and Toronto Bylaws

When Do You Need An Arborist Report? Part 1

What are Some Reasons Your Property Needs a Certified Arborist Report? You may have heard the term “arborist report”, or been told you need one for some planned work. But what is an arborist report, and when do you need one? We’ll look at a few situations where you’ll require an arborist report. In some

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Neighbour tree Branches over the roof of house in Toronto
Tree Hazards for Homeowners

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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