Tiny Cedar Mites Can Cause Big Problems Though not actually spiders, spider mites on cedar trees can cause damage on your cedar, juniper and cypress plants. If you’re a gardener, you may already be familiar with garden mites that damage plants like tomatoes. Unfortunately, cedar… Read More »What Are Spider Mites Doing on My Cedar Trees?!
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… Read More »The Best Trees for Small Yards
Boxwoods are a popular plant in Toronto and GTA gardens, but this species can be susceptible to pests like boxwood moth. Torontonians appreciate boxwoods for their tidy look, tolerance for pruning, and ability to grow as a hedge or privacy barrier. They’re also a low-maintenance… Read More »How to Treat Boxwood Moth
Does a home inspection include trees? So you’ve decided to take the plunge into GTA real estate, but what about the trees when you’re buying a house? Whether you’re a first-time buyer, looking to move from a condo to a house, or are upgrading to… Read More »What to Know About Trees Before Buying a House
Are tree services essential in Ontario? Partway through yet another lockdown in Ontario and the Toronto area, you may have started thinking about tidying up your yard and property for summer. But with service restrictions in place, can arborists work during lockdown in Ontario? The… Read More »How arborists are keeping you safe during COVID
Aphid ‘spitting’ has many options for treatment If you’ve noticed a greenish-yellow residue on your plants or yard around late May or early June, you may have wondered where it comes from. Aphid “honeydew” is a substance excreted by aphids in late spring, and found… Read More »How Can I Get Rid of Aphid Honeydew?
Is a neighbour’s tree affecting enjoyment of your property? How to handle it 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… Read More »Difficult People: Problems With a Neighbours’ Tree
As a parent, what do you need to know about tree safety? A tree-lined backyard is great for the whole family, especially living in the city. Kids benefit from the shade and oxygen of trees, having nature close by, and having a safe outdoor space… Read More »Keeping Your Trees Safe for Your Children
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… Read More »When Do You Need a Tree Inspection Report? Part 2
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… Read More »When Do You Need An Arborist Report? Part 1