Winter is almost over, and spring is on the way. This transitional period from one season to another can result in unpredictable and tumultuous weather patterns. When precipitation falls from a layer of cold air in the atmosphere through a warm layer and then down through another cold layer, it can result in freezing rain. The resulting ice accumulation can cause severe damage to trees on your property. Broken branches and tree limbs could fall and cause injury or

  Spring is almost here, and nurseries will soon be filled with new plants. Gardeners get enthusiastic about planning for spring. If you are thinking of planting a tree, is spring the best time to do it? This is a simple question with a complicated answer. Experts in gardening and professional tree service have different opinions on the matter. Ultimately, the best time of year to plant a tree depends on the climate where you live, the type of tree

  Are your trees and shrubs looking stunted, wilted and discolored? These unhealthy signs could all be caused by root rot. Learn how to spot the signs of rot, how to prevent it and why you may need professional tree removal services. At Martin’s Tree Service, we offer reliable tree removal Kitchener, ON, to help you deal with root rot and other issues. What Is Root Rot? Root rot, just like it sounds, causes the roots of your trees to

  The emerald ash borer has been present in Ontario for approximately 20 years. It kills ash trees from the inside out by boring holes into their trunks and consuming the tissue inside. Due to the speed of its spawning and its rampant spread throughout North America, it has garnered a lot of attention.   However, the emerald ash borer is only one pest that can affect trees' health in Ontario. There are a number of other insects, as well

  Winter is a season to sit indoors, sip a hot drink, and enjoy the view from your front window. It is also a time when many homeowners enjoy a break from the garden and lawn care. The lawn doesn’t need mowing, weeds aren’t growing out of control, and insects like the dreaded emerald ash borer have succumbed to the elements at last—or have they? Although populations of many pests are indeed set back by a hard freeze, the truth

Winters in Canada can be very harsh, and the unpredictable weather can cause a lot of unwanted debris, including dead trees, that may need to be removed before spring begins. Especially if your yard has a lot of old trees and foliage, you may notice that the cold weather is exacerbating an already damaged tree beyond repair and it needs to be removed. Dying trees can spread their unwanted and possibly diseased roots or branches to nearby undergrowth such as

A severe winter storm can cause power outages and impassable roads, keeping you stuck inside until conditions improve, but think of the havoc it wreaks on the world outside. Trees can be more vulnerable to storm damage than meets the eye; for example, the weight of ice and snow on upper branches may weaken the tree, even if it doesn’t cause it to fall. How do you know if your trees suffered damage from a winter storm? Here are a

Ontario’s winters aren’t just brutal for its residents. Plants, shrubs and trees struggle too. The salt, snow and wind along with extreme temperatures can damage bark, kill or injure branches and destroy roots and flower buds. The cold can also cause food shortages, which bring deer, rodents and other animals to your yard feeding on foliage, twigs and bark. Here are a few tips from a professional tree service to help you protect your trees from winter damage. ​Cold Weather Preparation

Insects such as Emerald ash borer are known to cause irreparable damage wherever they go. The Emerald ash borer has caused damages worth billions of dollars in agro-economic and ecological value in North America alone. Agrilus Planipennis Fairmaire; EAB continues to spread to new regions in the U.S and Canada. A Brief Origin of the Emerald Ash Borer The Emerald Ash Borer was first detected in North America in 2002. It was detected for the first time in Wisconsin in 2008

Emerald ash borers remain a nationwide threat to forests and home landscapes since they were first spotted in North America in 2002. The ash tree is the Emerald Ash borer’s most common target. Ash trees are considered one of the best-planted shade trees and needed for ecological balance. EAB has affected millions of ash trees in over 30 states and provinces. When it comes to dealing with an emerald ash borer infestation, homeowners are faced with two choices: cut or