Even though trees go dormant during the winter, they are still exposed to all the elements outside. There is no shelter for them to hide in. The extreme cold, snow, and ice can be hard on trees, especially any young and recently planted ones. When a tree is mature...
The amount of water our trees get is always on our minds. Are they getting enough or are they getting too much? When it rains, that’s something that we can’t control. But many people wonder if watering their trees in the fall is necessary. This is because all the...
Properly taking care of your trees for the entire year is important. Even though your trees might be preparing for the long winter ahead, this doesn’t mean that you can’t do some fall tree maintenance to help them stay healthy. Our expert arborists at Five Star Tree Services would...
If there is nothing else in your yard or gardens, hedges are a great thing to have. There are a lot of advantages to having plants in your yard. Gardening is actually considered to be good exercise. For anyone who is stuck inside at a desk all day, gardening...
Trees are wonderful to have, especially when they provide us with so many benefits. But if they are not properly cared for or are at the end of their life, they can post a risk. Trees need regular maintenance and not everyone has the knowledge, skill, and tools necessary...
A co-dominant stem can also be known as leaders. This happens when you have two branches that are roughly the same size, and end up growing from the same original spot, otherwise known as the terminal bud. This situation can happen to any tree. However, there are certain trees...
There are many reasons to prune a tree. Some include establishing a better structure, removing dead or diseased branches, removing hazards, and encouraging new growth. No matter the reasoning, proper pruning techniques need to be used, as well as the appropriate time to prune. It is these two things...
We are lucky that living in Ontario typically means that wildfires are rare. But just like everything else, there is still a chance that they can happen under the right conditions. When there is drought, dry conditions, and wind, this creates the perfect conditions for increased risk of fires...
In many cities, the preservation and presence of trees throughout is very important. Having trees around buildings serve an important role. They provide shade during the summer, which helps with cooling. In the winter, they help insulate and provide a windscreen. Not to mention the beautiful aesthetic they provide...
Just like people, even though there are slight differences between them, trees all have the same anatomy. Each and every tree, no matter the species, has roots, a trunk, branches, and leaves. If you want to learn about each part, our team at Five Star Tree Services is going...