Tree Care
8 Tips for Spring Residential Tree Care
Springtime is around the corner—we promise! If you’re a homeowner, it’s time to start thinking about spring residential tree care. Even if you’re not convinced about the turning of the seasons (prudent, as we live in Alberta), we still recommend you begin to plan your spring cleaning, indoors and out. To welcome your trees out…
Read MoreA 2022 Green Thumb Guide To The Best Indoor Trees
Winters can be long, especially in Canada. Whether you’re looking to add some life to your home during the cold frigid months, or whether you want to get your gardening fix while the ground is frozen, indoor trees are the answer. Not only can houseplants help you get your green fix, they also: Add style…
Read MoreHow To Prevent Winter Tree Damage
What can you do to prevent winter tree damage? Answer: many things! Harm to deciduous and coniferous trees in the wintertime is preventable. Thanks to a few simple tips, you can protect your trees before they’re damaged, learn to cope with existing damage, and prevent further injury. We’ve put together a guide on everything you…
Read More6 Common Tree Diseases in Alberta
Trees largely contribute to the value of a landscape, so it’s vital to keep them healthy and know how to prevent common tree diseases in Alberta. Like other living things, trees are susceptible to infections that affect their productivity or kill them entirely. Early detection saves many trees, and it’s therefore essential to know how…
Read MoreChristmas Tree Care | How To Extend The Life Of Your Real Tree
Many folks have turned to the synthetic Christmas trees over the last several years, but we have to say, there is nothing like having a real tree in your home over the holidays. Taking the box out of the attic, stacking all the pieces and fluffing the fake branches is just not the same. Having…
Read More5 Reasons Winter Tree Trimming Shouldn’t Be Ignored
If you’re a homeowner and you’ve got a nicely landscaped yard with trees, then you need to add winter tree trimming to your long winter to-do list. When it’s cold and snowy, most people don’t think about spending time outside doing yard work. Yard work is only for the spring and summer isn’t it? Shovelling…
Read More5 Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Trimming Their Trees
If you’re a homeowner and you have trees on your property, it’s important to maintain those trees to keep them healthy, growing strong and avoid having them potentially cause problems. Some trees close to your home may eventually grow over your roof, garage or driveway. This can pose a huge hazard if those branches break…
Read MoreSigns Of A Dead Tree | 4 Things To Look For If You Think Your Tree Is Dying
While many of them can live for what seems like forever, oftentimes trees die and need to be removed. In some cases, a diseased or dying tree can be saved and will eventually restore itself back to normal with a bit of care and disease control (if this is the issue) but there are also…
Read MorePlanting a Tree | 5 Easy Steps to a Successful Tree Transplant
Planting a tree is an extremely rewarding investment if the proper steps are taken during the process. Trees are not cheap to purchase, so by following some proper professional advice, you can successfully plant new trees and have them thriving in no time. Improper care, even during the actual planting process can lead to a…
Read MoreThe Best Time of Year to Trim Trees: The Benefits of Trimming Dormant Trees
With nearly 400 million hectares of tree-covered land throughout Canada, it’s no secret that we love our trees here. If we didn’t love them so much, we wouldn’t feature a leaf on our flag. When you love something that much, you want to take care of it. Part of tree care is trimming the branches…
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