When the aftermath of a major storm is shown on the news, we typically see footage of trees collapsed on roofs, crushing the home underneath. After seeing those striking images, we can understand why some of us feel nervous anytime a heavy storm rolls by. While controlling Mother Nature...
Having a tree stump on your property may not seem concerning, but they can be a hazard for your family and the health of your property. Stumps are like landmines waiting to trip up your pets or children as they play. They also affect how well your lawn is...
When it comes to nature, nothing is more attractive than a bevy of healthy trees growing tall on your property. However, even if you are an avid lover of nature, it can be hard to properly maintain your trees and ensure that they stay healthy. Trimming and pruning on...
In the Greater Toronto Area, we experience a large number of storms. Some are worse than others, but the damage from each is highly visible. In many cases, trees suffer high amounts of damage during storms and require removal. Other times, trees may only suffer minor damage, and with...
Planting trees in your yard is a great way to improve the look of your home and also help heal the planet. While tree planting is a gracious step, it is important to properly care for them to ensure that they thrive. Five Star Tree Services has put together...
There are thousands of tree species all over the world and all these trees share the same anatomical features. All trees have trunks, branches, intricate rooting systems and leaves that make up their core systems. If you are curious about the anatomy and importance of each part, reading this...
Nurturing multiple trees on your land will complete the look of your yard and increase the curb appeal of your property. Trees will also produce oxygen and encourage wildlife to move into the area. Just like any living thing, trees have a set lifespan which means that sometimes you...
Tree care is generally a hands-on activity that involves showering the roots and limbs with gentle attention. This is in the form of spreading mulch, pruning branches, or even just watering the roots. Sometimes harsh weather can come in suddenly and leave your trees in such a serious state...
Trees can get sick just like people, and when your trees start to exhibit signs of illness, you may have questions. Sometimes these signs can be a regular decline in tree health, or in other cases, these signs could mean your tree has a disease and needs to be...
Effectively maintaining your landscape and trees take a good amount of time and effort. Often, homeowners will delay trimming or pruning their trees out of laziness or simply because they don’t know how to correctly care of their trees. But, you should know that tree trimming should be at...