Tree Maintenance - Ottawa Arborists

Disease and Pest Treatment

There many different types of tree diseases and pests that can attack your tree. They largely depend on the species of the tree. A certified arborist will know exactly how to identify and treat these problems before the tree becomes impossible to save and it needs to be removed.

If we find disease or pests have infested your tree, then we will definitely look to treat that first. These tree issues are the easiest way for a tree to die off and become an eyesore and potential hazard on your property.

Hazard Removal

If we find that your tree presents a safety hazard, or has the potential to cause property damage, then we will address those issues as well. Common issues with trees that are seen as hazards include:

Low hanging branches
Branches hanging over driveways or walkways
Thick and dense branches that are tightly grouped together
Exposed roots
Branches growing near power lines
Large branches growing near or above buildings

Typical services to deal with these issues include:

Canopy Lifting
Crown and Canopy Thinning
Directional or Formative Pruning
Deadwood Removal
Root Burial or Removal

These services will make sure that your tree is as safe as possible on your property while still looking great!

Tree Maintenance Services Ottawa

The best way to keep your trees looking healthy and beautiful on your property is to perform regular tree maintenance on them. To make sure that it is done properly, our team of certified arborists are here to help!

With our package of tree maintenance services, you won’t have to worry about your trees ever again.

Tree Evaluation

We will start off with an evaluation of your tree to determine the most important services we need to perform. Some of the things we look at when evaluating a tree include:

Diseases and Pests
Hazards
Tree Structure
Root Health
Canopy and Crown Density

Based on what we find, we will prepare an arborist report and recommend a custom combination of services that will work best for your tree.

Stress Damage Reduction and Recovery

High winds, heavy snow and ice buildup are the most common ways for trees to become damaged in Ottawa. This damage may not always be visible to the average person, but that doesn’t mean the damage hasn’t been done.

If our evaluation finds that the structure of the tree is less than ideal but doesn’t need to be removed., we will provide you with our Tree Cabling service that will help the tree recover its strength and protect it from further stress damage.

If this step is overlooked, the risk of parts of the tree snapping and causing personal or property damage increases greatly.

Root Fertilization and Tree Mulching

Once we have addressed all other issues, we will give your tree what it needs to stay healthy and strong. This includes fertilizing the soil near the roots, and mulching around the tree.

Root fertilization will give your tree the extra nutrients it needs to stay strong and healthy as it continues to grow.

Tree mulching will help keep weeds from growing around your tree and trap moisture in the soil so it won’t dry out during the hot summer months.

Ongoing Tree Maintenance

These services will help get your tree in the best shape possible, but it is important to keep it that way to keep major tree issues at bay.

We will re-evaluate your tree at regular intervals and provide any upkeep services that are needed. That way you can have peace of mind knowing your tree will always be properly cared for, be in top health, and look its best on your property.

Contact Croft Tree Experts Today For Your Maintenance Needs!

Our certified arborists are ready to provide your tree with the care they deserve. Contact us today to get your tree maintenance plan started!

Arborist Reports and Consultation

Before having any major work on a tree done, it is important to consult with a certified arborist and have them create a report for your tree. If you are looking to have a tree removed from your property, then an arborist report is required in Ottawa in order to secure a permit to legally remove the tree.

What is in an Arborist Report?

An arborist report will note the following points:

Tree Species
Tree Size
Tree Issues, Damage, or Areas of Concern
Cause of Issues
Recommended Treatment

Based on our findings in this report, we will recommend our service offerings custom tailored to the needs of your tree. This involves creating a tree preservation and maintenance plan.

Contact Croft Tree Experts Today

Contact us today to get your arborist report and tree preservation plan started! Our team of certified arborists will make sure you preserve your trees and get everything done by the book.

When is the best time to prune a tree?

Pruning is one of the most important parts of encouraging healthy tree growth. Pruning recommendations can vary based on the type of tree, however, we generally recommend pruning while the tree is in its dormant state (in the winter or early spring).

How can you tell if your tree is sick?

There are several signs to look out for to indicate that you might have a sick or dying tree, including:

Cracks in the trunk
Yellowing leaves
Stunted leaf growth
Wilting
Holes in the leaves
Excess of lost branches

When is the best time to plant at tree?

The best time of the year to plant your tree depends on the specific type of tree, your soil type, and the general climate of where you live. However, there are typically two tree planting seasons in Canada: spring (April-June) and fall (September-October).

How often should you water a newly planted tree?

During the first 2-3 years of it's life, your tree should be water for 15-20 minutes, twice a week. The soil around the newly planted tree should always be slightly damp.

What kind of tree maintenance do you need in the winter?

On top of pruning your tree during it's dormant stage, we also recommend adding mulch to your trees for additional moisture retention and insulation during the cold winter months.