How to Know the Age of a Tree
If you are curious about the year that a tree was planted, then you are in luck, as there is an easy way to tell! You may have heard of how to identify the age of the tree by the rings within its trunk, but what’s inside the trunk can even tell us about the […]
Privacy Plants: Trees and Shrubs for Added Privacy
“Good fences make good neighbours” goes the old saying, and while a fence can indeed make a good neighbour, sometimes it doesn’t make for a very pretty one. Fences can seem cold and sterile, and you might not want to see one directly outside your window. Depending on the material, they can also be pretty […]
Our 5 Favourite Flowering Trees in Ontario
Canada is full of iconic and beautiful flowering trees that splash our landscape with their unique colours all year round. Here’s a list of Brockley Tree’s 5 favourite Ontario flowering trees!
Should You Preserve A Tree Stump On Your Property?
Removing a tree doesn’t end when you’ve cut it down. In fact, that’s often the easy part! The tree stump is something that gives a lot of homeowners headaches, as getting it out of the ground can be a real pain. To avoid removing a tree stump, some people will try and plant around it, […]
5 Types Of Tree Bark Fungus (And What You Can Do About Them!)
It won’t be long until the trees begin to come out of their dormancy and start to bud with leaves, blossoms, and new growth. However, coming out of this long winter’s nap leaves them (no pun intended) very susceptible to fungal infections, many of which start in the bark. These infections can spread to the […]
Ten Things To Consider When Choosing Your Tree Guy
There is a lot you can do personally to help your trees, but sometimes they’re so far gone that you need to call in the big guns. Not literally, of course, but an expert that can diagnose the problem and do his or her best to keep the tree intact and looking like, well, a […]
High Tech Tree Protection
For those in the tree protection business, safety equipment, good rigging, saw, and shears can be the most important pieces of equipment needed to protect and cure trees. On the outside, arboriculture is an occupation that might not look like it’s changed too much, but while the hard work might have stayed the same, the […]
Salt Damage and Your Tree Protection Plan
Canada uses at least $7 million tonnes of salt per year on its roads, and dealing with the damage it does to our cars, homes, and clothing is a regular part of winter here in the Great White North. But this road salt has a huge impact on the environment, too, and while you picture […]
Protecting Trees from Winter Damage
Winter can do a lot of damage to a tree. It’s a part of nature, really, and trees are built to resist much of what the cold, harsh weather will throw at them. Their whole system works to prevent the water inside from freezing and expanding, and their ability to go dormant in the winter […]
Harmful Tree Bugs and How To Get Rid of Them
After a long winter, your tree might be in a weaker state; this means it’s the perfect target for pests come spring. Nature provides you with a lot of protection via predators, but sometimes infestations can get out of control. If you’re not paying attention and controlling your trees, they could end up dead. Here […]