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

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

When you drive around your neighbourhood in the winter things look very different from the spring and summer. The ground is covered in snow, the ponds are iced over, many animals are hibernating, and the trees are bare. It is hard to imagine that in a few months everything will be teeming with life again and when you see those bare, leafless trees you can easily mistake them for dead, lifeless trees. But most bare trees are not dead, they

Trees are like icebergs; much of what happens, happens below the surface. When you look at the trees on your property you see the leaves, buds, branches, fruit and flowers but you do not see the roots. You can’t see what is going on below the ground, but the root ball of a large healthy tree can be up to ten times the size of the parts of the tree that are visible above the ground. Just because the roots

Being caught in a storm can be a terrifying experience but there is not much that one can do to avoid them, and most people simply hunker down in their homes and wait for the worst of the weather to pass. Trees, however, have no option but to stand tall and weather the storm. But there are a few steps that you can take to protect your trees and help them survive an ice storm. ​ Preparing Your Trees to

Climate change, global warming, climate protests – these are not just buzz words, these are the words used by the younger generation to raise their concerns about our environment and it is time that everybody started listening to their message. There is a growing movement around the world that is focusing on protecting the earth for future generations and every action counts. You don’t need to protest on the streets to make a contribution to the survival of our planet,

Big trees add value to your property but if a tree is about to topple over it can cause more trouble than it is worth. Trees are living entities and if they are not properly cared for, they can suffer from a whole host of diseases and other problems. If you have an unhealthy tree in your garden, you need to deal with it and have it removed by a tree removal service before it falls over and damages your property or