When the weather begins to get colder, this can be a dangerous time for trees. There are many reasons how the cold and other elements during winter can harm your trees and surrounding landscape. This also means that there are many ways in which you can help prevent any...
Utilizing the right plants can really spruce up the look of your property. But before you go and buy the first plant you see, it’s important to think about how dedicated you are to maintaining them and how much time you are willing to invest in them. All plants...
Oak trees have been a symbol of strength for a long time. They are also known to live for a very long time, given the right conditions. The reason they became a symbol of strength is because they themselves are very strong and are able to survive some of the...
There is one thing armyworms are after and that’s your lawn. Even if you can’t hear or see them coming, they have a tendency to invade yards with great numbers. Some years are worse than others and this year could be a bad one. There are even some entomologists...
Winter is just around the corner but luckily, hasn’t arrived just yet. This is the perfect time to help your trees get through whatever mother nature has to throw at us this coming winter season. This means giving them a little extra helping hand to prepare them for the...
Tree care incidents are low but, just like anything else, they are always possible. Making it important to leave these things to the experts, who know how to properly and safely get the job done right. We here at Five Star Tree Services have some tips for you when you are selecting...
Trees are not only pleasant to look at, they also offer you shade. Trees are an important part of the landscape and this is exactly why it is so important to properly take care of them. The first thing you can do as a homeowner in order to keep...
Just like people, trees are susceptible to diseases and infections. You will be able to tell when this happens because the tree will start to show signs and symptoms. Sometimes there can be multiple options for the cause that people will assume. This can make diagnosing the tree’s condition...
If you are lucky enough to have a beautiful fireplace, you know how comforting it can be to have a fire going on a cool night. A fireplace has the ability to bring people together and warm a house. It is particularly nice to have fires in the winter,...
Living in Canada means that we have the pleasure of having a plethora of different and beautiful trees. Such trees can include the famous red maple trees, beautiful birches, prickly pines, and the beloved Christmas spruce tree, just to name a few. In Ontario alone there are roughly 85 tree...