If you are thinking of planting a tree in your yard, consider choosing one native to your local area. Many people don’t realize the importance of planting native trees in their neighbourhoods, but they can do a lot of good for the environment.  All the trees around your home got their start somewhere, and chances are most of them originated in your home province. There are specific reasons why you should consider adding to these native trees next time you

Insects around the world come in many unique sizes and colours. But tree boring insects all have one thing in common, they can be seriously destructive to trees. Borer insects tunnel into trees to feed on the inner wood.  Depending on the type of insect, symptoms can vary. However, in general, all of these insects create holes in tree bark, leave behind sawdust or sap and cause branch dieback and leaf discolouration. They can all ultimately kill the tree, and

Planting a new tree can be a beautiful experience. You may be planting it in memorial to a loved one, to help with shade on hot summer days, or perhaps it will provide privacy from the neighbours. No matter the reason for planting it, you will want to nurture it to make sure it becomes a thriving tree.  Caring for a newly planted tree should be comprehensive, but it doesn’t need to be complicated. There are a few simple tricks

  If it looks like roots are strangling your tree, should you be worried? Should you cut down the tree and get tree stump removal services? This a question we get asked a lot at Martin’s Tree Service. It is common to see tree roots stretch themselves far and wide into our landscapes, but many don’t expect to see roots that have wrapped themselves around the tree trunk.  When the roots encircle a tree’s trunk, it is called girdling. It

As a homeowner, you likely desire an appealing exterior and keeping your lawn and trees in shape is one of your main concerns. While there are several DIY ways to keep trees and shrubs in order, they may not be applicable to larger trees.  If your trees need maintenance, hiring a tree service Waterloo professional is the best choice. The following are just a few reasons why you should always hire an expert in the business.   Efficiency and Safety Pruning