At last, spring is here, and the winter begins to fade into the rearview, allowing life to embrace the outdoors once again. The joy a backyard or primped landscape brings after the long, cold, gray winter is beyond expression. Still, while your yard will progress out of its winter sleep naturally, trees, plants, and shrubs could use a little assistance, ensuring each comes back to life healthy and fruitful. While tree removal Waterloo services might be necessary, try to

  Many types of animals, large and small, can cause damage to vegetation. If severe and extensive enough, the damage may require tree removal Waterloo services. Insect parasites are a common cause of tree illness and death, but they are not the only animals that can cause damage. Wildlife can damage trees by stripping the bark with their teeth or antlers or feeding on foliage. Trees at any age may be affected, but younger trees may be unable to recover

  Sunny winter days inspire some people to brave the cold and enjoy outdoor sports. Once safely indoors again, many notice the way winter weather causes dry, cracked skin. Even though trees have special adaptations, they also experience negative effects of the cold weather and can suffer from frost cracks. Here is some information about these vertical openings formed in trees and whether they require tree removal Waterloo. What Are Frost Cracks? The word crack can refer to both an

  Have you ever wondered what type of tree is on your street or in your yard? Taking a close look at the leaves, needles, and trunk can help you identify the tree. A large portion of Canadian territory is covered with trees which are an essential resource to Canada’s economy and culture. In fact, more than 53% of the country’s total land area is covered by forests. Here’s what you need to know to recognize some of the most

  Tree removal is a topic many people hesitate about. Whether you’re talking about a single sapling in your yard or acres of forest, cutting down trees have long been seen as damaging the local environment, but this is not always the case. Discover how proper forest management and carefully considered tree removal can provide benefits for you, the landscape and native animal species. 1. Improves Forest Restoration Forests depend on cycles of life and death. These cycles used to

  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

  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

  While trees are beautiful, they do age and get sick, often requiring removal. A tree removal service, while essential, does not mean you can no longer have trees in your yard. Granted, the large oak may have died, but you can plant a sapling in its place. The world needs more trees, especially with growing climate and environmental concerns.    Planting new trees is not difficult, and if your yard already had an existing tree, then you know a

  Driving through Northern Ontario is beautiful. Towering pine and spruce colour the landscape a brilliant green and scent the air with their fresh, spicy perfume. Or at least that's what it used to be like. Now, you are just as likely to see a landscape of greyish-brown scruff; the ghosts of the verdant trees that grew for up to 1000 years. What happened to the forests in Northern Ontario? It is an invasive species called the spruce budworm. What

  In the summertime when the temperature increases, you may devote a lot of attention to keeping your lawn and garden plants watered to prevent them from drying out. However, you may not think about watering the trees on your property or not know how to do it correctly. Trees can benefit from regular watering, just like other plants, but it is important to strike the right balance. Too much water can be as harmful as too little. If you