With the rising costs of purchases and services nowadays, many customers consider the do-it-yourself route. It is an understandable and noble task to take on projects yourself around the home. However, some things are better left in the hands of certified professionals. Take tree work for example. Many customers haul out the clippers and chainsaw from […]
Over the last few years, there has been a great die off of Ash Trees in Ontario. The cause of this die off is due to the Emerald Ash Borer, killing millions of ash trees across Canadian forests and urban areas. What is the Emerald Ash Borer? The Emerald Ash Borer is an insect pest […]
Trees are like us – they can get sick. The only difference is we can go to the clinic and get help when we need it. Trees rely on us to be able to assess what is wrong, and if needed, get professional help. It is important to diagnose tree health symptoms as soon as […]
Safety is important in all lines of work, but especially important when you are an arborist and in the tree service industry. At Alexander Tree Care in Newmarket, we place a high value on safe work practices. Various steps are taken to ensure workplace safety for our team and our clients’ property. During tree pruning […]
This past May 4, 2018, southern Ontario experienced a severe windstorm that left a vast trail of damage to hydro lines, homes and trees. Winds in excess of 100km per hour were observed. In some areas winds were as high as 120km per hour. In many cases, downed trees and branches were directly responsible for […]
Irrigating trees and shrubs is an important maintenance procedure that is often overlooked or misunderstood. The frequency and amount of water trees and shrubs require can vary. A regular watering routine is not always possible to maintain especially during a drought or excessive rainfall. Here are some tips regarding proper irrigation for healthy trees and […]
There are many benefits of adding woodchips to your trees. Woodchips help retain soil moisture. They decompose over time which results in nutrient leaching. They also help smother any weeds or invasive plants that might sprout up. Before adding woodchips, it is always a good idea to aerate the tree root zone. This will […]
Alexander Tree Care has been involved in the tree care service industry for over 12 years. During that time, we have observed many unacceptable practices that eventually lead to problems involving trees in various settings and locations. Here are some common issues with tree planting & tree care we’ve seen and how to avoid them. 1. […]
