Tree Care

Throughout my 28-year career working with trees and forests and many landowners, I have encountered numerous instances where privately owned trees were planted on public land, publicly owned trees were placed on private property, and privately owned trees were planted within other private properties. These situations often arise without regard for property boundaries. While trees […]

Wildlife is an essential and vital part of the natural ecosystem, contributing to biodiversity, maintaining ecological balances through pest control and pollination. However, some wildlife animals can cause significant damage to trees and shrubs, particularly in urban, suburban, and agricultural settings. Whether through browsing, bark stripping, digging, or gnawing, wildlife can compromise tree health and

Watering newly planted caliper trees is a critical aspect of their care, ensuring their survival and healthy establishment in the landscape. These young trees have limited root systems that are unable to access deep soil moisture, making consistent and proper watering essential during the establishment period, typically the first one to three years after planting.

Southern Alberta is known for endless prairie landscapes with natural cottonwood and some willows. Closer to the mountains and foothills there are plenty of white spruce, pines, aspen, balsam poplar and in some places Douglas fir. Most of the trees you see around yards, fields, streets, parks, and RV campgrounds were planted in the last

As tree planting season is already underway, planting container and balled-and-burlapped (B&B) trees too deep is a common and often overlooked mistake that can have serious long-term consequences for tree health and longevity. This practice, frequently observed on farms, acreages, and in residential and commercial landscaping, results from a misunderstanding of proper planting techniques. Planting

Either you plant trees for shelterbelts, windbreaks, eco-buffers, or afforestation proper site preparation is essential for the successful tree establishment. Tree seedlings require four basic elements to grow: water, nutrients, sunlight, and space. Site preparation refers to the process of modifying and improving the physical and chemical properties of the soil to create favorable conditions

Frost crack damage occurs when rapid changes in temperature cause the bark and underlying wood of a tree to split open. Frost crack damage typically occurs during winter months when temperatures fluctuate dramatically between daytime warmth and nighttime cold. The process begins when the sun warms the bark(usually south and southwest side), causing it to

Mulching is the most beneficial treatment that you can provide to your newly planted or established trees and shrubs. Mulching involves the application of a protective layer of material, such as organic matter or inorganic materials, around the base of trees. It feeds and protects their roots, )by providing necessary water and nutrients for trees

Prior tree selection, planting, care and maintenance of the site assessment is a MUST. A site assessment is a thorough and detailed evaluation of site conditions to understand limitations or opportunities for tree and shrub survival, growth, and vigour. Each site is different and understanding and assessing site is vital. When assessing it is important