Professional Sithl Chainsaw in Case used by Certified Arborists 201-CM
DIY Tree Care

The Best How-to DIY Tree Trimming Tips from Arborists

Disclaimer: The best advice we can give is to call a professional — for your own safety, for the safety of others and for the health of your tree. Every year homeowners and professionals are hurt and killed doing this work because it can be very dangerous. How to Prune a Tree: DIY Tree Trimming

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Front yard in Lawrence Park, Toronto with Tall Hornbeam hedges, yews and boxwood recently trimmed by Vista Tree Management
Hedge Trimming

Quick Hedge Trimming FAQ for You

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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Real Estate

Are your trees ready for your backyard reno?

The Backyard Renovation You’ve Been Dreaming of After years of sheltering at home from COVID, the value of backyards and outdoor space has exploded. This trend continues, with the cost of living, travelling and going out still high. Enjoying your backyard with friends and family is a unique pleasure/ Green spaces with plants and trees

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Tree planted professional by Toronto arborists, using stump grinder, mulch and nursery tree on a front yard in Toronto
Tree Planting

How Not to Plant a Tree

Did you know that the most likely causes of death for urban trees are improper planting and care, and damage, not old age? If a new tree is planted wrong, you could be setting your new tree up for failure too soon.

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Tree Biology for Torontonians

Does Tree Fertilizer Work?

You know to fertilize your lawn, your vegetable garden, your flower, but — your trees? Don’t those take care of themselves? You may be wondering, does tree fertilizer work? What does it do and when do you use it? Don’t trees fertilize themselves? Well, sort of. In the wild, healthy trees should get all the

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Tree Resilience and Climate Adaptation

Climate Change-Resistant Tree Care

Between wildfires, heat records and excess rainfall, climate change is a big topic this summer. What does climate change mean for your trees, and how can you conduct climate change-resistant tree care? Trees are a key part of our climate and ecosystem, so there are many ways they can impact climate change. There are lots

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Tree fallen over after winter storm, neighbour tree crushed fence and shed in backyard of Toronto house
Tree Emergencies and Hazards

Ice Storm Tree Damage

With wild winter weather, you may worry if your trees will bear the brunt of ice storm tree damage. How likely is it that your trees may become damaged in a winter storm? If your tree has already been damaged, what do you do now?

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Tree fallen over after winter storm, neighbour tree crushed fence and shed in backyard of Toronto house
Winter Tree Care

What’s the Benefit of Winter Tree Work?

Can you do tree work in the winter? Lots of people think tree service companies stop work in the winter. Some do, but many are still out there working! Don’t worry, it’s not too cold for us: we’re active and busy, and have winter gear to keep us warm. Winter is a great time for

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