BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO PRUNE YOUR TREES Often people ask us what time of year is best for tree pruning. If you’re reading this, chances are you care about tree preservation and own or have trees to manage. I’ll share some of my insights as a field Arborist in the greater Toronto area … Read more

Topping Trees Is Bad To top a tree essentially means to aggressively remove the upper portion of the tree causing permanent harm to its structure. As an Arborist I get this request frequently. Recently I came across a failed Poplar tree that I think perfectly illustrates why you should not top trees. It exhibits the … Read more

Solving Tree Defects Through Pruning When an Arborist makes an assessment of any given tree, there are two primary factors considered. The overall vigor of the tree and its structural integrity. Pruning trees directly impacts both of these factors and is the foundation of urban tree care. Through the practice of pruning trees we can … Read more

Good Reasons Your Trees Need Pruning Frequently we get asked, “how often should I have my trees pruned?” Trees are a product of their genetics and the environment they grow in. They need favorable conditions to thrive, survive and become long lived old trees. They also need to develop a strong well balanced structure to … Read more