Ottawa Tree Pruning (Not Tree Trimming)
The spring and summer months are a great time for tree pruning in Ottawa.
What is tree pruning? How is it different from tree trimming?Read More
What Is an Arborist? Why Should I Hire One?
It’s springtime again here in Ottawa. The leaves are budding, the birds are chirping, the days are getting longer, and the temperatures are (slowly but surely) getting warmer.
That means it’s lawn & tree care season once again.
A question we hear a lot is, “What is an arborist?”Read More
What Happens When Storms Damage Trees
Most damage to a property during storms occurs when trees fall. In addition to physical damage or detriment, risk and liability can become a concern to people who have had a tree from their property fall. Therefore, deciding what to do with damaged trees is vital. If you are looking for information on tree removal and branch trimming in Ottawa this article is for you.
When Winter Ends & Trees Are Damaged or Dead
With winter ending, it’s that time of year where we’re all out in our yards and out & about on our properties here in Ottawa and the National Capital Region.
As you inspect the trees on your property, you may have observed that winter took its toll on one or more of your trees. Indeed, Ottawa winters are known to do their fair share of damage to trees, and when everything finally melts and thaws out in the (merciful) spring, tree damage becomes apparent.Read More
Stump Removal vs Stump Grinding
There are many reasons for eliminating tree stumps in your yard. This will not only improve the aesthetics of your property but will also ensure the safety of your beloved ones.
Nonetheless, deciding which procedure to adopt can be challenging. Stump removal and stump grinding are very common systems in Ottawa, but very different in terms of removal. Read on to learn which one suits you best!Read More
Springtime Care for Ottawa Trees & Hedges
Most trees and shrubs benefit from some kind of regular trimming and maintenance. Professional care will keep them healthy and will encourage fresh and new growth this Spring. Keep reading to learn more about tree and hedge care in Ottawa. It’s time for a healthy and happy growing session!
Everything You Need to Know About Tree Removal in Ottawa
If you own a home or manage a property in Ottawa, you might find yourself needing tree removal.
While tree removal is a fairly straightforward process, it is definitely something left to tree professionals and arborists. From your end, the important things to decide are
• when to remove a tree (versus when to keep it, prune the branches, etc.)
• whether you will need an Ottawa tree removal permit
• who you will call on to remove the tree(s)
Read on to find out what steps you can take to make sure your tree removal is carried out safely and in compliance with Ottawa bylaws.
Why Hire an Arborist in Ottawa?
Arborists are qualified individuals who specialize in the care of trees.
As a result of the training, arborists are knowledgeable about trees and their specific needs. However, that is not the only reason to hire an arborist in Ottawa: proper tree care is an investment that will add considerable value to your property.Read More
Get Ready for Springtime – Tree Trimming in Ottawa
When it comes to tree health, pruning and trimming is a necessary task that improves sunlight penetration and increase air movement through the tree
Trimming trees will not only remove the old and dead branches, It will add value to your property.
Interested to learn some tips on tree trimming in Ottawa? Throughout this blog post, you will find all you need to know about tree pruning and tree trimming.Read More
Stump Removal in Ottawa – How We Grind Up and Remove Tree Stumps
Got a stump on your property?
Whether you have cut down a tree in your property lately, or a tree came down years ago, having a tree stump in your yard is an unsightly and potentially hazardous thing.Read More
Why You Need To Remove Trees That Have Fallen On Your Property
Did you know that a fallen tree on your property poses a variety of threats?
Power lines could have been damaged, and the tree itself could be lying precariously, inviting pests or even causing fire.Read More
5 Different Ways to Fell a Tree
Cutting down a tree requires the right techniques and strict adherence to safety precautions, City of Ottawa tree permits and other steps that mustn’t be overlooked.
It’s a dangerous task if undertaken without proper safety precautions, and one that most would agree is best left to the experts.Read More
What It Takes to Be a Tree Trimming Service in Ottawa
Looking for a good tree cutting, trimming or removal service in Ottawa?
There are a variety of reasons to hire a certified arborist to get the job done right.Read More
How to Protect Young Trees Ahead of Winter
If your trees suffered last winter due to extreme conditions, don’t make the same mistake again. We all know that winters in Ottawa can be unforgiving, and you can’t expect young trees to make it without a scratch if you don’t help them.Read More
Ottawa Fall Cleanup Tips for Lawn & Trees
Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons in Ottawa! Leaves, wind, chilly weather, pumpkin spice, and warm scarves are all tell-tales of this gorgeous season.
If you’re a homeowner or property manager in Ottawa, you know the value and importance of taking care of your lawn. Keeping your yard in tip-top shape and preparing it for the upcoming seasons are probably at or near the top of your list of home care priorities. Read More
Why Hire an Arborist? What Value Does an Arborist Add?
If you are planning to add or alter trees on your property in the Ottawa area, you need to ask a few questions. For example: why, what, where, when, how, and who.Read More
Is It Better to Plant a Tree in the Fall or in the Spring?
Is it better to plant a tree in the autumn or in the springtime?
The answer might be yes, depending on your circumstances. There are pros and cons for planting in both seasons.Read More
There Is A Tree That Straddles My Property & My Neighbours – Who Is Responsible?
Yours, mine, or ours?
Just as good fences make good neighbours, good neighbours need to make good shared decisions. If a tree seems to be near or on the boundary of your two properties, you and your neighbour need to confirm who owns the tree before any problems arise.Read More
Do I Need A Permit To Remove A Tree On My Ottawa Property?
A question we get asked quite a bit is about Ottawa tree removal and the need for permits.
The City of Ottawa has a by-law to protect urban trees from being removed without good cause. To remove a tree from a private property, you might need a permit from the city, but the rules differ depending on the situation. Read on to find out more about permits for tree removal in Ottawa.Read More
Landscaping Ideas to Complement your Existing Trees
Once you’ve got larger trees and shrubs growing in your yard, you’ve established the backbone for your landscape design. Now it gets interesting. It’s time to use your imagination and creativity to build on and enhance your space.Read More
How Much Water is Too Much or Too Little for Your Trees?
Water is key to the health and life of trees, but knowing just how much, how often and when to water can get a little tricky. Some of the factors to consider are weather conditions, soil type and whether your trees are newly planted or well established.Read More
Take Advantage of Summer for Tree Trimming & Tree Removal in Ottawa
Summer is a great time to tackle Ottawa tree removal and trimming. Take advantage of those long, sunny days to tidy up your property: Clear away dead branches, fallen trees and debris. Not only will you be making your home look its best, you’ll also be preventing disease and encouraging new growth in your trees and shrubs.Read More
Removing Dead and Wind-Damaged Trees in Ottawa
When you have fallen trees, limbs & branches, debris and dead or wind-damaged trees on your property, certified Ottawa arborists can properly assess the damage and take the appropriate action. Most damage occurs when branches or trees fall, either on your own property or your neighbour’s property. Let’s take a closer look at why it’s important to bring in the professionals in these situations.Read More
What is Black Knot / Black Fungus? How Do You Treat It?
Black knot or black fungus is a common tree disease and it’s caused by a fungus Apiosporina Morbosa. It mostly affects fruit trees like cherry and plum trees, both cultivated and wild. It manifests by creating and developing knobby dark or black growths on the branches and trunk. If left untreated, a black knot can result in the death of a tree. Read More
How to Add, Remove or Trim Trees to Increase Property Value
Having a tree in front of your home is a good way to increase the price of your property. It’s even better if you have two or more trees as part of a well-kempt, beautiful landscape.
This is where it’s important to know what the best trees for increasing property value are as well as how to add, remove, and trim those trees to get the most of your property value.Read More
The Dangers of DIY Tree & Stump Removal
Do you have a tree or tree stump on your property that needs to be removed? Are you considering removing it yourself?
If so, there are some words of caution you may want to heed.Read More
How to Choose a Tree Trimming or Tree Removal Service in Ottawa
Are you in need of tree pruning or tree removal in Ottawa? Looking at different companies and services, but not sure where to start or who would be best?Read More
Why Keep Mulch Away from Tree Trunks?
Hey tree enthusiasts!
One of the more commonly asked questions we get asked here at Croft Tree Experts in Ottawa is in regard to mulch.
Should you put mulch in your yard? Is it beneficial? What should one avoid when mulching? Read More
When is the best time to trim, prune or cut down a tree? Is it better to do before the leaves bloom?
A question we’re often asked relates to the timing of when to cut down or prune a tree. People want to know whether it’s better to do this in the early spring, or perhaps it doesn’t make a difference and they can put it off into summer.Read More
How We Cut Down Large Trees in Ottawa
“Tim-berrrrrr!”
That’s usually the sound people associate when they picture a big tree being cut down. How about the image that goes with it? Perhaps you’re imagining a tall tree, redwood type maybe even, and a burly guy in a red plaid shirt, swinging an axe in one fell swoop at the trunk to bring down the whole tree a-fallin’? Tree-cutting cartoons are hilarious, but of course that’s not how professional tree-cutters actually cut down large trees. In this edition of the Croft Tree Experts blog, we’ll take an inside (well, outdoors but from insiders) look at how large trees are cut down.Read More
Why Does My Tree Have Mushrooms on it?
A question that we get (in various iterations) from time to time here at Croft Tree Experts in Ottawa has to do with mushrooms growing on trees.
- Why do mushrooms grow in trees?
- Is it a problem if mushrooms are growing on a tree in my yard?
- Are the mushrooms on my tree poisonous or can I eat them?
Am I Responsible To Remove My Tree Or Is The City?
One of the questions we get asked quite a bit here at Croft Tree Experts is in regard to whose responsibility it is to remove a tree from residential property: The homeowner or the city.
To answer this question in short: It is usually your responsibility as a homeowner to remove a tree from your property.
Of course, like just about anything else when it comes to bureaucratic matters, it’s complicated, and there are often contradictions. In this article we’ll take a look at different circumstances in which trees are removed from residential property and who pays.Read More
How Much Does It Cost to Remove a Tree?
At Croft Tree Experts in Ottawa, we remove trees and stumps of all varieties and sizes. Being certified arborists, we have the know-how and experience that it takes to fell a tree effectively, efficiently, and without damage or impact to surrounding property, buildings or landscaping.
A question that we are frequently asked – particularly by phone, email or on our contact form – is, “How much does it cost to remove a tree?”Read More
Croft Tree Experts Are on the Way – “How Do I Ensure I’m Prepared?
So you’ve decided to get the services from Croft Tree Experts. Great Choice! Whether its tree removal, stump removal, or hedge trimming; we can provide an unmatched quality of tree services to protect and beautify your property. Our team of Certified Arborists and Forest Technicians bring the skills, knowledge and expertise in examining trees and give you the best advice to protect them. Call Croft Tree Experts and we’ll be there in no time. How do you ensure you’re ready when Croft Tree Experts are on their way? This guide should help you prepare for our tree experts to do what they do best.Read More
How Do You Remove Trees In Urban Locations Without Damaging Homes?
Due to potential hazards, sometimes trees need to be removed if they are diseased, damaged, too aged, infested, or simply because they have become too large for the area that they are in. It is important that tree removal is only performed by trained professionals because such a process can be tough and dangerous. Removing a large tree incorrectly could cause serious damage to your home.
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6 Common Diseases That Kill Trees in Canada
When planting trees, property owners usually take care of it by watering, fertilizing, staking and pruning them. These are all basic steps for maintaining your trees in Canada. But like humans, trees are not immune to diseases and death. Your trees may need treatment, too.
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Do I Need A Permit To Remove A Tree On My Ottawa Property?
In the last decade, the City of Ottawa has made significant efforts to protect tree from being cut needlessly, especially in urban areas. Anyone looking to cut down a tree on an Urban property must now obtain a permit from the city, but the rules differ depending on the situation. The goal of the bylaw is to ensure that trees being cut down in the City’s urban areas are diseased or in a state that risks damage to property or person.
Signs Your Tree May Need To Be Removed
Having a tree removed can be hard decision to make. Not only is it an expense to consider, but it is easy to become attached to the tree and fear that once the tree is removed you will miss its shade and presence. Sadly, there some cases when you may have no choice but to bite the bullet and remove a tree either for immediate safety or avoiding future problems.
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Signs Your Tree May Be Sick
A sick tree can be tough to deal with. Most of the care comes down to prevention and early detection if you want a good chance at saving it from needing to be removed. Strong healthy trees not only provide you and your property with joy, shade and character, but also stand to increase the property value of your home. Be sure to always have an eye open for signs your tree’s health is compromised, as these symptoms typically develop slowly and the earlier it can be treated the better chance you have to save it. Here is a list of things to look out for:
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5 Reasons You Should Remove A Stump ASAP
Removing a tree stump can be easily procrastinated. I can involve a lot of work and time and it is not too much of an eyesore, so why bother? Well there are many reasons why you should be thinking about getting that stump removed by professionals ASAP. Here we will discuss 5 important reasons why you need to remove that stump.
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