The tree service industry is a highly specialized trade and as such has industry specific equipment that professional arborist and tree service company's commonly use. There are some tree services that are not exactly operating to today's industry standards. Observing......
Most of us are familiar with what a residential tree service is, they are the companies who offer services such tree removal, tree pruning and hedge trimming. Maybe you have even seen the thrilling spectacle of a climbing arborist way up a tree cutting it dow......
Here is some helpful information about the general cost per tree for tree removal, what these costs usually include, and the various factors a tree service or arborist......
If you are in need of tree removal, tree pruning , hedge trimming or any other tree care related services you will likely be calling a local tree service. There are many tree services out there that do not operate up to today's current industry standards, here are some......
An arborist is a professional in the field of arboriculture, which is the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants. Arborists generally focus on the health and safety......
That little moment of quite enjoyment was afforded to you by our beloved trees. We already know that trees produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, but what else do they do for us?...
Evergreen or Conifer trees (cone bearing trees) are the beautiful towering trees that stay green all year round and make up the vast majority of our beautiful British Columbia landscape. So it may come as a shock and cause concern when you notice for the first time tha......
Tree work is a highly specialized and dangerous job. Therefore, it is important to ensure that you hire a reputable tree service company with the proper insurance, expertise and equipment to get the job done safely and efficiently. If you're in the process of look......
When it comes time to have some of your trees, shrubs or hedges maintained, you may wonder if you should be calling a landscaper or a tree service, and why? This can be confusing as both la......
What is Topping? Tree topping is an out-dated and harmful form of pruning performed by cutting the top of a tree's main stem or leader, thereby reducing the height of the tree considerably. This is a very harmful practice for several reasons as described below. If you......
A beautiful snow day in Vancouver can also mean problems for your natural landscape. Snow and ice storms can severely damage your trees, hedges or shrubs. The weight of the snow or ice can flatten hedges, break branches off from the main trunk, and can even topple enti......
Pruning is performed for a multitude of reasons. Pruning can be done for the health of the plant, when dying, diseased or weak branches are removed allowing more air and light flow through the canopy or foliage. Pruning can also help to control the size of a plant or t......
Anytime you are planning to have a tree removed or pruned in North Vancouver, it is important to find out whether or not a tree removal permit is required. Here is a summary of the North Vancouver and West Vancouver tree permit guidelines. For more detailed information......
When it’s time to have a tree removed, tree pruned or a hedge trimmed you might wonder how to go about finding a reputable tree service company. Here are some tips to help you choose a reputable and professional tree service or arborist. Not sure what an arborist is? R......
If so, differentiating between a professional tree service and an unprofessional tree service may be the difference between a good experience or a bad one. The latter of the two is an accident or a fatality waiting......