Tree Tips
Everything You Need to Know About Growing a Balsam Fir
If you are looking to add an evergreen tree to your landscape, a Balsam fir may be the perfect choice for you. The Balsam fir is a beautiful and versatile tree, ideal for many different purposes, from providing a windbreak in winter, as a Christmas tree, or as an ornamental tree in your garden. This…
Read MoreHow to Identify a Tree in Alberta: Tips & Tricks From An Arborist
Nature lovers rejoice! We’re coming at you with a complete guide to how to identify a tree in Alberta. With about 180 tree species in Canada, 28 of which are found in Alberta, and over 318 billion individual trees, our country knows dendrology. What’s even more impressive is that with close to 362 million hectares…
Read MoreThe Most Bang for Your Bark—Increase Your Property Value With These 11 Trees
Can you increase your property value by planting trees? The answer probably won’t surprise you. Your commercial or residential real estate can benefit greatly from good landscaping. Trees are especially important to add land value. From ornamental to fruit-growing to privacy-providing species, trees can significantly improve the appearance, appeal, and use of a property. How…
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 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 MoreHow Trees Can Affect Your Property Value
Did you know that trees can both increase and decrease your property value depending on the type, location, and health? The average national house price in Canada stands at $716,828, an increase of 31.6% from last year. Property value is crucial in determining how much a property will sell for. Every feature in the home…
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 MoreTrees To Avoid Planting | 6 Trees You Don’t Want As Part Of Your Landscape
Yes, it’s true. There are hundreds (actually thousands) of stunning species of trees out there that you could find to plant in your garden. Even in Alberta, you might be lucky enough to find a green house that is selling some really “exotic” looking trees that could hold up to Alberta’s crazy weather. But does…
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