Archives for 2020
Answering FAQs About Stump Grinding10/25/2020
A leftover stump is an eyesore. Whether you’ve just cut down a dead tree or have a rotting stump that’s been there for years, find out how you can have those last remnants safely removed from your property. Review answers to common FAQs about stump grinding before scheduling a job with Martin’s Tree Service. Why Do I Need Stump Grinding Services? A stump may not damage your property, but it can detract from your curb appeal. Stumps take up
Tree removal is a topic of debate for many people. Whether you’re talking about a single sapling in your yard or acres of forest, many people view cutting down trees as harmful to the environment. While unnecessary tree removal is injurious, carefully considered tree removal can provide benefits for you, the landscape and native animal species. Before we explore the benefits of cutting down trees, we want to address a few of the most frequently asked questions regarding tree removal:
What You Should Know About Arborists?10/20/2020
For yard work or lawn issues, you call a landscape company, but who do you call for concerns about trees on your property? The answer is an arborist, a trained and certified expert on all things related to trees and shrubs. Arborists can work in the public sector to keep power lines, roadways, and sidewalks clear, especially after a storm, but they can also work for or own a professional tree service to service private property. Let’s look more
Spring is known for the colourful pastels of newly flowering trees and plants, but autumn paints the world in a splash of warm colours from an artist’s palette. The world’s deciduous trees put on a brilliant show, one for which leaf-peepers make pilgrimages hundreds of miles to see. This year’s brutal summer temperatures in large areas of the country have many of us anxious for the arrival of cool breezes that signal a welcome change in the air.
Fall is a time to prepare for back to school, raking leaves and enjoying the cooler temperatures. How do your trees feel about the change in temperature? Whether you’ve just planted a row of new trees or you’re caring for elderly trees on your property, find out what cool-weather tree care involves. Explore the benefits of working with a local arborist or tree removal service for healthy trees and a safe yard. Cut Out Your Watering Routine If you’ve
The parade of colours has passed and all of autumn's leaves have danced their way from limb to ground. This is the time many homeowners sigh at the monumental task set before them: Time to rake up mountains of leaves and figure out what on Earth to do with them. You could bag them all up and set them to the curb for your city’s lawn pickup service, but why do that when you can put those fallen leaves
While autumn can be defined in many ways, for many, the true mark of the fall season is the changing of the colour of tree leaves from green to gold, red, and orange. However, some trees, namely evergreens, stay green all year round. To better understand why these trees keep their green appearance, we’ll look at the science behind why leaves change colour and why it doesn’t affect evergreens. We’ll also examine whether these differences mean evergreen trees don’t require as much care as their colour-changing counterparts. Why Do Some
Autumn’s popularity is commonly attributed to the bold, beautiful colours of fall foliage. What was once green has now turned, sometimes shockingly quick, to gold, red, and orange. These colours not only call to mind the onset of the holiday season but also serve as a reminder of what is to come. Winter is often hazardous to our trees. Its freezing temperatures, abrasive winds, and pounding snowfall can turn trees from sturdy, stoic forms of natural beauty to the source of fallen
Ash trees all across Ontario are dying because of the emerald ash borer, but there may be hope for these trees. Since this invasive species first came to North America in 2002, it has been chewing through local ash trees to a devastating effect. Find out how there may still be hope for the local ash trees and how Martin’s Tree Service can help you keep the trees throughout your property safe. Don’t let the emerald ash borer in
Why Trees Lose Leaves Prematurely?08/21/2020
Tree leaves generally start falling in early to late October, about a week after colours are the most vibrant. If the trees in your yard are losing leaves in July or August, it could be a sign that there is a problem. In most cases, there is a benign reason behind leaves dropping in the summer. However, it is helpful to be able to recognize the signs of a larger problem and when it is necessary to hire a
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