When trees die or need removal for other reasons, there is no need to have an unsightly stump in your yard. Martin’s Tree Service operators use a state-of-the-art machine for stump grinding to peel away the remaining layers of the tree so you can reclaim your lawn space. Homeowners may decide to keep the leftover wood chippings because there are creative uses for this material. If you plan to use them in your garden, the first step is to

  Winter months can take their toll on trees and bushes. Give your trees some needed attention and keep them healthy by covering them so they are not exposed to extreme changes in temperatures and various elements. Many professional tree service companies recommend you wrap trees from November until April so they are protected thoroughly throughout the harshest weather changes. We want to explore why tree wrapping is recommended, how to apply the wrap and why burlap is a good

  The winter months cover the landscape in a blanket of snow. The green needles of conifers provide a beautiful contrast to the stark white stuff on the ground and in their branches. While this combination is pretty to look at, there is more you can do in your yard to add splashes of colour that will last all year.   Canada’s winters can be long. For at least three to four months out of the year, cold temperatures and

  Winter is a time when animals hibernate or build cozy, warm dens and eat more food to keep warm. Many plants die off completely, and others lose above-ground growth while the root systems remain hunkered down underground for protection from the harsh elements.   Trees are different. Most conifers — or evergreens — keep their needles all year long. Even when the leaves of trees change colour and fall away, however, the trunk and branches remain above ground, exposed