Protecting your trees and landscape from wildfires is more essential today than ever before. Nova Scotia’s weather patterns and climate are being impacted by global warming and climate change. Winters are becoming more mild, with less snowfall. Springs are remaining cool, but with little precipitation compared to years ago. The summers are becoming increasingly hotter …
Fire related tree damage can have a huge impact on your residential landscape. Depending on the intensity, duration, and type of fire, significant damage can occur to your beloved trees. Out-of-control fires can harm trees by completely consuming them or partially scorching them. The extent of damage varies depending on the type of tree, the time …
What is Arborjet? Arborjet is an advanced injection system used in the plant health care industry that is currently being offered by Arbor Plant Health Care. The Arborjet system uses a patent-pending Arborplug design to deliver and release a broad range of pest control, disease control, and nutritional products directly into the vascular system of the …
The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is an invasive species of aphid-like insect that attacks hemlock trees. It originated in Asia but in the 1950’s it made its way along the eastern coast of the United States and since into Ontario. Changes in the northern climate has allowed the hemlock woolly adelgid to spread and survive in …
Expertise: Professional tree care services companies have the expertise and experience to handle different tree-related tasks, including removals, pruning, trimming, and stump grinding. They know how to do these tasks safely and effectively, minimizing the risk of damage to your property or injury to people. Safety: Tree work can be dangerous, especially when it involves …
Did you know winter can be one of the best times to prune most trees? When the tree enters dormancy, the overall structure can easily be seen without leaves. Broken branches and weak or poor branch attachments become more visible. Winter tree pruning allows the cuts to me made in the winter giving the tree …
Plant care in dry conditions is important as trees can become dehydrated during periods of drought and hot weather. How do you know if your plants are dehydrated? Browning of foliage Wilting during the growing season Early dropping of leaves Attacks from insects and disease from a weakened plant Die-back in the tops of trees …
Tree Cabling and Tree Bracing, combined with proper pruning practices can help stabilize a structurally weak tree. Weak limbs and co-dominant stems can be supported using cabling and bracing. These tree support systems can help prevent storm damage and limb breakage when the tree is under stress from heavy loads and winds. We use a …
The Emerald Ash Borer or EAB, is a highly destructive, invasive beetle that primarily attacks ash trees. It has killed millions of ash trees through North American and was recently found in Nova Scotia. In fact right now, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is ripping through ash trees in parts of HRM and people should be treating their …
Was the long winter hard on your trees and shrubs? Need a spring clean up? Contact us today to book a free inspection of your property by a certified arborist. Remember the old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? Spring is a great time for tree and shrub planting, but this may …
