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How to Prep Your Trees for Hurricane and Summer Storm Season in NYC

Summer and fall storms hit NYC trees in full leaf, when wind load is highest. [...]

Managing Road Salt and Chemical Damage to Trees

We all know that winters in New York City means snowstorms, icy sidewalks, and heavy [...]

Winter Mulching Tips for Tree Health in New York

Winter in New York is tough on trees, especially young ones or trees that were [...]

How to Train Young Trees for Strong Structure

Just like children, trees benefit from gentle direction when they’re young. When you train young [...]

How Fungi Strengthen Tree Roots and Support Growth

When you hear the word fungi, your first thought might be that it’s something harmful. [...]

What to Do With Fallen Leaves in Your Yard

Every fall, we get the same question: What to do with fallen leaves? Most homeowners [...]

Can Removing a Tree Improve Lawn Health?

Is your grass looking thin or patchy under your backyard trees? Trees are beautiful and [...]

What To Do If Your Tree Breaks in Half

BOOM! CRASH! CRACK! A big storm just rolled through your neighbourhood and now you’re staring [...]

Can You Save a Leaning Tree?

  Have you noticed a slight tilt in your tree lately? As professional arborists, we’re [...]

Not All Trees Are Good for Your Yard, What to Watch For

Every yard comes different. Planting a tree in your backyard can be great for adding [...]

Handling Nests and Critters in Your Trees the Right Way

Trees are more than shade for you, they’re entire ecosystems. So, handling nests and critters [...]

How Tree Pollen Affects Your Seasonal Allergies

Spring is a time of growth, renewal, and for many people, an unfortunate reminder of [...]

Tree Crown Thinning, Raising and Reduction

  Trees aren’t just there to look nice, they’re constantly growing, reaching up, and stretching [...]

The Risks of Keeping Deadwood During Winter

Winter is tough enough on healthy trees as it is, but when you have deadwood [...]

Why Evergreen Needles Turn Brown in Winter: Desiccation Explained

Brown patches on your arborvitae or boxwood after a cold snap are usually winter desiccation, [...]