Trees require love, care, and attention. This can mean being on the lookout for pests to protect the trees’ health. Which also means that you need to be aware of these pests and know the signs and symptoms of a sick tree. If you manage to catch these pests...
Gardening isn’t just a hobby, there are plenty of advantages people can benefit from. There are legitimate findings from well-documented research that link a healthy connection between a person’s well-being and gardening. Since gardening can be labor intensive, it is considered a form of exercise and thus, helps with...
Have you noticed that some trees can withstand really bad storms but occasionally, one gets taken out by heavy rain? This might leave you wondering how some trees hang on, while others don’t make it? Our team at Five Star Tree Services want to go over how excess soil...
In Ontario, there has been a drastic decline in ash trees since around 2017. What is the cause of this, you might ask? The Emerald Ash Borer is to blame for killing millions of ash trees all over Canada. Our team at Five Star Tree Services want to discuss...
Do you have any trees that are shedding bark? It’s actually a regular phenomenon for a tree to moderately shed some bark. Particularly birch and some types of silver maple. It’s a natural cycle for large chunks of bark to come off. Maple, ash, pine, and oak trees grow...
If you have large trees, chances are that they have roots coming above the dirt level, also known as surface roots. These can be cumbersome for lawn maintenance, be a tripping hazard, and even crack driveways or sidewalks. Not to mention, these roots are not aesthetically pleasing. If you...
Trees are important for our landscape and the overall aesthetic of our yards. But if a tree is not planted in the appropriate spot, this can be a problem and tree transplanting might be necessary. This can give you the freedom to redesign your yard and help your tree...
Natural disasters happen all over the world. Things like heavy rains, snow storms, and strong winds can happen that result in a lot of tree damage. After these storms have passed, there needs to be a clean up effort in order to get everything back to a safe and...
Having healthy trees is important in order for them to be strong and thrive, even through the toughest of storms. There are times when trees have a more personal meaning and people get attached emotionally to them. Which can make it heartbreaking to watch them have an untimely demise....
If you ever need to have a tree removed, you should always hire professional arborists to carry out the task. They have the right equipment, skills, and knowledge. Not to mention that tree removal can be very dangerous, especially for large trees. Careful and thorough assessment, planning, and execution...