When a tree needs to be removed, the stump is usually left. You will then need to decide what you want to do with it. There are three options: leave it, remove it, or grind it. We recommend that you get rid of it in some way but just...
Richmond Hill winters are known to be harsh, cold, and sometimes unpredictable. This makes a lot of people despise the winter and find it hard to get through. Let alone how hard the harsh winter is on our trees. Our team at Five Star Tree Services wants to talk...
Even though Toronto is a city, it is often referred to as an urban forest. This is thanks to all the greenery and trees growing and planted throughout it. Some have been developed during the building process, while others have been purposefully planted after development has been completed. This...
It seems like summer was just here but now the weather is turning colder and winter is fast approaching. This means you should be preparing our trees for the long winter ahead. Winters in Toronto can be harsh, cold, with heavy snow and ice. We don’t mean to scare...
Pine trees are a type of tree known as an evergreen. This is when they stay green all year round and these trees have green needles. Many people like to have these trees for privacy. They also add a lovely unique texture to the scenery and smell like Christmas. ...
Certain trees grow in certain climates. This is why you can’t grow a palm tree in areas like Toronto, but Maple trees thrive. When you want to pick the best tree to plant in your yard, it can seem like a huge task just to select the right one....
It is important to have healthy trees. In order to have this, you need proper maintenance and care. This is especially important for trees in Toronto. With so many people close together, knowing the proper pruning techniques is vitally important, not just for the health of your tree, but...
Depending on where you live, you might be dealing with pests and disease at different times of the year. This leads people to ask when they should perform certain spraying options to control pests and disease. To answer this question, we can link the timing back to plant “phenology”....
When you have urban environments mixed with nature, there are going to be times when trees need to be removed and should not be allowed to fall on their own. Trees are important for urban environments, as there isn’t much natural forested landscape in the city. This makes all...
When you have trees on your property, and particularly big ones, you tend to worry about them during storms. Things like strong winds, heavy rains, lightning, and heavy snow have the ability to cause tree damages of various degrees, depending on how severe the storm is. In some of...