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Case Study: Improper pruning and spurred tree work
Scenario: Large big leaf maple tree located very close to a house and spreading over the deck. Three years ago, the tree was aggressively pruned back off the house and deck. Approximately 40% of the canopy was removed and spurs were worn to access the tree. Outcome: Discussion: Damage was caused by the method of…
Read more »Healthy Roots & Soil
Trees in the urban environment are often found in less than ideal growing conditions which may include: These obstacles and stressors can inhibit growth, leave the tree susceptible to pest and disease, and cause the decline of valuable specimen trees. Continual leaf pickup, lack of soil amendments and heavy rainfall also leave soils lacking the…
Read more »How do I know what kind of tree worker to hire?
With the long history of forestry in BC, urban tree work on the West Coast can be confusing. Foresters, utility certified tree workers and ISA arborists carry different certifications and perform different services. To better understand the difference between these tree workers it helps to look at the objectives of each. Forestry workers specialize in…
Read more »What is ISA Standard Pruning?
Proper pruning is essential in developing a tree with a strong structure and desirable form. Trees that receive the appropriate pruning measures while they are young will require little corrective pruning when they mature. Here are a few simple principles to know about tree pruning: Each cut has the potential to change the growth of…
Read more »5 Reasons to Maintenance Prune
The decision to call in an arborist for tree advice often gets left until faced with a problem of some kind. Perhaps your trees are in decline, have outgrown their location or have a troubling pest or disease. At this point, the only solution is often a costly removal. Check out these five great reasons…
Read more »Life Cycle Tree Maintenance: How to Invest in Your Trees & Save on Future Expenses
Do you ever wonder how you can reduce the cost of maintaining your trees? Surprisingly, a little investment up front can save over the long run. How is that possible? By properly maintaining trees over the course of their lives, you minimize the costs associated with trees that become too big for their location or…
Read more »Fruit Tree Pruning
With spring just around the corner, thoughts turn to fruit tree pruning. Here on the Wet Coast, we usually prune fruit trees in the late winter or early spring. At this time, trees are still dormant and the risk of spreading fungal disease lessens with the drier, sunnier weather. It is important to prune before…
Read more »Why Hire An Arborist?
Do you understand the difference between a landscaper and an arborist? There is a lot of overlap between landscape companies and tree companies so you might wonder why it is important to hire an ISA certified arborist. The big reason is that the long-term health of your trees and shrubs is important, so you will…
Read more »Tree Care Principles
How do you recognize good tree maintenance? Some basic principles of proper tree care include: Young Tree Training Have your trees properly pruned when they are young. This will result in less need for corrective pruning as they mature. Spurless Climbing Except for removals, trees should never be climbed with spurs. Spurs damage the tree…
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