Why Do Leaves Change Colour?
Despite what you might think, leaves don’t change colour and fall off just so you have an extra chore in the fall. The changes in the amount of sunlight, due to both shorter days and a lower sun, combined with colder temperatures to tell the trees that it’s time to go dormant. As they begin […]
Planting and Pruning in Summer: Why or Why Not?
Gardeners and arborists are usually pretty patient people, but there can be some disagreement as to whether or not pruning and planting can be done in summer. It’s tricky, because the growing season is in full-swing, and a lot of home gardeners worry about harming their trees long-term by pruning and planting when the trees […]
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!