Winter is a difficult time for trees. Their dormancy and a shimmering covering of snow can trick us into thinking they’re beautiful and healthy. That’s not always the case: “winterburn,”…
Evergreens produce foliage year around because they are able to endure cold and hot weather. Many of these trees are planted to act as windbreaks, some for privacy screens, and…
The Blue Spruce is a coniferous tree in the pine family. It is also known as the “Colorado Spruce.” Unfortunately, this tree is susceptible to different diseases that affect the…
Winter in Ontario means the onset of cold weather and trees shedding their leaves. Several conditions result from these changes. If your yard has trees that usually provide some privacy…
With energy costs on the rise, more and more people are looking for creative ways to lower energy bills. While properly insulating your home and upgrading the windows are both…
During Canadian winters it might be difficult to tell the difference between ash and maple trees when their leaves are gone. You can identify them by observing the structure, twigs,…
How Do Trees Survive? Most everyone is aware of the changes to a tree’s foliage through the seasons. The leaves change colours, fall off, decay, and provide nutrients to the…
When you see spruce trees for sale be sure to check for cankers before purchasing or planting in your yard. Cankers are a form of damage that affects a tree’s…
Spider mites damage trees by sucking the sap out of spruce needles. Their feeding leaves the needles looking bleached or discoloured, eventually causing them to dry and fall off. These…