Ottawa Arborist & Tree Service Blog

How Ottawa Arborists Help with Tree Care, Tree Removal & More

With the onset of summer, many Ottawa homeowners and property managers are busily tending to their landscaping and property beautification.

Lawns, hedges, bushes and trees get the royal treatment as it’s their time to shine in the sun.

With such a short window not only to enjoy warm weather here in Eastern Ontario but to take care of our homes and property, summer is – as you can imagine – the busiest time of year for Ottawa arborists.Read More

Ottawa Tree Services in Full Swing for the Summer

well pruned tree growing in front of house

We have all faced a great challenge this year, with the COVID-19 global pandemic.

We certainly hope you and your loved ones have stayed healthy and safe through these times.

At Croft Tree Experts in Ottawa, we curtailed our Ottawa tree services this spring until getting the green light from the Province of Ontario to restart operations. We are now returning to our regular operations and getting back to offering our full lineup of tree services, including tree pruning, tree planting, tree removal in Ottawa – and many other arborist services.Read More

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

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.

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

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

Croft Tree Experts Are on the Way – “How Do I Ensure I’m Prepared?

Croft Tree Experts arborist using saw to cut tree branches

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

Do I Need A Permit To Remove A Tree On My Ottawa Property?

Croft Tree Experts Arborist climbs high to remove section of tree

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 Be Sick

fruit tree in late autumn with bare branches

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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