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.
Tree Services in Toronto
Find expert tree services tailored to Toronto’s unique urban environment. From certified pruning and tree removal to hedge care and arborist reports, our professional services prioritize safety, compliance, and the health of your trees. Learn how our team of certified arborists ensures exceptional care for residential and commercial properties while adhering to Toronto’s tree bylaws and regulations.
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?
Should You Remove or Restore a Tree After Storm Damage?
How Pruning and Cabling Can Help Storm Damaged Trees Toronto’s intense weather—from freezing rain and heavy snow to powerful winds—can wreak havoc on trees across the city. After a storm, many homeowners wonder whether a damaged tree can be saved by pruning or if tree removal is the only option. The good news? With proper …
Tree Protection During Construction
Planning a home construction project? Don’t forget about construction tree protection in your plans. In Toronto and GTA communities, it’s a required part of the approval process for construction permits. Careless work around trees during construction can badly damage a tree. This can lead to a tree’s decline, tree removal, and/or municipal fines, depending on …
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 …
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, …
The Best Trees for Small Yards
Short on outdoor space? Here are your best small tree planting options Like many Toronto and GTA homeowners, you may be short on outdoor space, but still looking at your options for planting trees for small yards. You want the greenery and shade that comes with backyard trees, but need some smaller-sized options that won’t …
Caring for Trees on The Scarborough Bluffs
Scarborough residents know: this part of the city is special, which is why you want an arborist in Scarborough who knows the area! Scarborough’s neighbourhoods, especially along Lake Ontario and the Bluffs, can have their own special considerations for tree care. The weather in Scarborough is often a few degrees cooler than in the centre …
Why Should I Bother With Tree Stump Removal?
Stump Grinding 101 So you’ve had a tree removed, or perhaps inherited a tree stump or several from a previous resident. Tree stump removal is an extra expense. Is it worth removing your stump? There are a few ways to get rid of a tree stump, but stump grinding is the method we recommend in …
