Tree Care

Summer brings large and violent storms full of water and ice creating a hail. Large and small hailstones can be devastating damage to trees and shrubs. Hailstone can strip the finest foliage, snap twigs, tear tender tissues and together with wind break large branches or toppled trees. Usually during this storm strong winds that can […]

Spring is a good time to plant larger caliper trees in your property. The “caliper tree” is an older tree with at least 4 cm in diameter in stem/ trunk measured 15 cm above ground level. Large caliper trees are 10 cm in stem diameter and are measured 30 cm above ground level. Generally in

As trees are preparing for winter; deep watering may help their well-being during the cold winter months as well as at beginning of next spring. The majority of Alberta is dry with very little moisture during September and October with many trees that are experiencing water deficiency during these months. The main reason for watering

The direct impact of drought on trees is characterized by slowing or eliminating growth, serious health threat causing injury or death. Drought also impact trees indirectly, by increasing their susceptibility to wildfire, insect pests and disease and overall long-term decline. Severe droughts cause widespread tree mortality across landscape ( urban, acreage, farm, county, or province

Due to climate change, Western Canada and USA area experiencing unprecedented levels of forest fires with devastating effects on people, communities, economy, and environment. Record breaking temperatures and prolong drought greatly impact trees and forest communities. The direct impact of drought on trees is characterized by slowing or eliminating growth, serious health threat and causing

While most trees and shrubs in Alberta are well adapted to winter conditions, having a sudden heavy/wet snowfall when trees are just starting their growing season can be devastating. Most spruces, pines, and fir have flexible branches and shed snow relatively easily, but coniferous trees often have their tops broken by heavy snow.  Trees with

Planting and choosing salt tolerant trees and shrubs species along roads and driveways requires an additional consideration due to potential salt damages and injuries that will occurring during their lifetime. Trees affected by salt will have stunned appearance and reduce growth as well as many will succumb due to higher doze of salt in soil

Prairie fires play an important role in healthy prairie ecosystems by rejuvenating native vegetation and speeding up plant decomposition.  All native plants and shrubs are well-adapted to prairie fires and thrive after the fires. Fires return nutrients to the soil and slow the invasion of trees. But prairie fires are also a destructive force to

Canadians love our outdoor activities – camping, hiking or enjoying nature’s beauty in our beautiful parks. Forests are the main fabric of our natural world and greatly contribute to environmental, social, and economic values to all of us.  People love and enjoy being around trees and nature. Trees truly enhance the beauty and enjoyment of

I will start with a simple rule when it comes to pruning trees: “don’t prune it unless you have a good reason for it”. Each tree has its own natural shape, form and growth habit that has been developed through the process of natural selection. Pruning is the process where we can change natural shape,