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Tree Pruning

Tree Pruning for a View

Trimming your tree for a view You might call us to prune your trees for various reasons: the tree’s health, dangerous branches or nuisances, along with regular maintenance pruning. One other slightly less common but notable reason is to improve or restore a view. We all want our property to look its best. When your

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Invasive Trees in Ontario Yards

Meet the invaders: Here are the most common invasive trees found in Toronto One of the first things we learn about trees as children is that trees are our friends: they benefit the environment and provide oxygen. But not all trees are created equal! Trees brought to Ontario from other locations and climates are called

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Planting Trees

Trees to Plant in Containers

Do you have space for a container tree? So you want to plant a tree in your home, but space is tight, really tight. Fortunately, almost everyone has space for container trees. Whether you have a porch, balcony, or a small yard without an appropriate space for a tree or enough clearance from the house,

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Plant Healthcare

Protecting Your Trees Against Pollution

We know trees are beneficial against pollution. But how can you protect your trees against pollution? Trees help capture carbon, reduce particles in the air, and reduce water pollution by preventing soil erosion. They also reduce noise pollution in busy areas, and have a secondary effect on reducing some other types of pollution: tree-lined streets

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Plant Healthcare

Do Trees Need Fertilizer?

You know to fertilize your vegetable garden and houseplants, but do you know you should fertilize your trees as well? Trees live a long time, and it’s important to keep them healthy. Fertilizing trees ensures they’re supplied with the right nutrients and have the tools they need to grow well. Since trees grow in the

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Armillaria mushrooms growing at the base of a tree
Plant Healthcare

Why Do I Have Mushrooms on My Trees?

Armillaria mushrooms can be a sign of root rot Mushrooms on trees may seem like a normal part of the ecosystem, but unfortunately, most of the time they indicate a problem. In the spring, you may see clusters of small brown-capped mushrooms growing at the base of your trees. These are armillaria mushrooms, also known

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Plant Healthcare

Why Use Natural Fertilizer

Most gardeners know that using fertilizer in your garden is necessary, but do you know that natural fertilizer can benefit your trees as well? Since trees can keep growing with poor or no maintenance, homeowners often don’t realize there’s a benefit to fertilizing trees too. Benefits of Natural Fertilizer If your tree is suffering from

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Plant Healthcare

Why Are There Wasps on My Magnolia?

Learn more about magnolia scale Once your magnolia is past its spring bloom, you may notice something else on your tree: Why are you seeing wasps on magnolias? Wasps on your tree may look benign, but they can indicate a bigger problem called magnolia scale. This disease affects magnolia trees and is at its peak

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Plant Healthcare

Eco-Friendly Plant Healthcare Treatments

Over time, more and more homeowners and gardeners have been calling for eco-friendly plant healthcare treatments. We hear you, and we’re on board with protecting the planet while protecting your trees! It’s important to us to minimize the impact of our work and contribute to healthy ecosystems. Let’s talk a little more about how Vista

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