A beautifully landscaped garden with rolling lawns and magnificent trees is a dream for many home buyers! After all, who doesn’t love a nice piece of land full of mature trees? But beware – trees can also be a liability and big trees can lead to big bills! Large trees that are growing too close to your house can be a costly hazardous. Before you buy a home because you have fallen in love with the mature trees and well-established

The first European settlers brought with them a great many things to make their new country feel more like home. One of those familiar comforts was great, big European trees, like horse chestnuts, Norway maples, European white birches, and Scotch pines. And it is not just the early settlers that introduced invasive trees into Canada, people continue to do so to this day. Unfortunately, many of these non-native plants have had a negative effect on our ecosystem and tree removal

Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts often wonder what purpose is served by leaving dead trees in the forests or local parks, instead of tree removal. Surely it is okay to give nature a helping hand and remove rotting logs and trees from hiking trails and picnic areas. But conservationists are loath to do so because, while they may not be the most attractive features of the forest, dead trees and logs are essential to the health and ultimate survival of our forests

You have your trees in your garden and your neighbour has their trees in their garden, but what about the trees that grow on your boundary, who do they belong to? Trees with trunks that grow across the property line are known as boundary trees and these are considered common or co-owned property. And if an issue arises and tree removal is necessary, who is responsible?​ ​Unfortunately, boundary trees can lead to disputes between neighbours, especially if one neighbour wants

We all love the trees in our garden. They shade our houses in summer and provide homes for a myriad of small animals and birds. But trees can also pose a risk to your property. Most homeowners worry about trees falling on their houses during violent storms, or dead branches snapping off and being blown around in strong winds. But what about the threats you don’t see? Are you aware of the dangers that are lurking underground? ​Tree roots can

Trees are dormant in the winter but this does not mean that they are unaffected by the cold. Extreme weather conditions that cause temperature fluctuations, frost, ice, and dry conditions can take a toll on trees in your Waterloo garden. The stress caused by the cold weather can damage or weaken trees and make them more susceptible to bacteria, diseases, and insect attacks. ​​ When temperatures drop below a tree’s natural tolerance the tree is placed under severe stress. This

When you have invested time and effort on your Guelph garden and watched your trees grow and flourish year after year, you don’t want to see them destroyed by harsh winter weather. Especially if you know there are steps you can take to keep them safe. ​ ​ ​We’re taking a closer look at the steps you can take to help keep the trees on your property safe from the harsh winter conditions. Ensuring you fully enjoy the full potential

It may be the most beautiful tree in your garden, or perhaps it shades your house in those hot Guelph summers? It could be home to a family of squirrels or the site of your grown children’s long unused treehouse. One thing for sure though is, hanging onto that old tree for the sake of sentiment isn’t the right thing to do. Whatever the reason you might be loath to remove it, there sadly comes a time when all old

Throughout Southern Ontario, we are accustomed to severe ice storms in the wintertime and strong thunderstorms in the summer. High winds and heavy ice accumulation wreak havoc on trees, causing the branches to weaken and come crashing down. ​ ​Even properly maintained trees can suffer damage. People often underestimate the power of such a disaster. Storms can leave a huge mess in the streets and cause a damage to our properties. It’s important to know how to act after a

The planets oldest beings beautify the world for us. Starting from the oldest sea creatures to the oldest trees around us, they are the living history books and prized possessions of many. We take a special care for them, sometimes even turning them into tourist attractions. People all around the world are traveling thousands of kilometers to see the valuable elders. ​ Ontario is no exception when it comes to being the home of some of the worlds oldest trees