Tag: trees

Keep An Eye Out: Identifying The Emerald Ash Borer

Around 2002, a new backyard villain made its way to Ontario. Starting from a home population in Michigan, this scourge of majestic ash trees invaded Windsor, spread to the London area, and now can be found as far north as Sault Ste. Marie. In little more than a decade and a half, it’s become an […]

Tree Trimming: How To Time It Right

Tree trimming isn’t as simple as taking a pair of pruning shears and cutting off branches whenever it’s convenient for you and the tree. Tree trimming means knowing all about trees: how they grow, what shape it’s going to take after the trimming, and how to control that shape. Trimming and pruning are all about controlling the tree and […]

Tree Trimming: Special Care for Your Trees

Tree trimming?  Yes, it IS necessary.  Unless you operate an orchard, you might think the trees on your property don’t need your help. They grew to towering heights without your help, so there’s no need to take care of them, right? Not true! A tree might be a living thing that grew without your help, […]