It’s true that winter is the best time to prune your trees. But some people wonder if you can completely remove a tree during the winter as well. Our team at Five Star Tree Services wants to go over some facts to help you determine when to remove a...
In Canada, we are bound to experience a bad winter storm at least once a winter. No matter if you’ve experienced inches or feet of snow, there will most likely be some things you need to do after the storm has passed. Our team at Five Star Tree Services...
If you ever need something like your plumbing fixed, you will probably look for someone who is properly licensed and a professional. This ensures the job gets done safely and correctly. So, why would an arborist be any different? Tree care and maintenance can be a dangerous job that...
Any yard can benefit from having trees in it. There are many advantages, such as providing shade, privacy, and beauty. You can even get ones that provide fresh fruit to eat! Not only do trees benefit you, but they also help the local wildlife, like birds and small animals....
Each tree species is genetically programmed to grow to a certain height and density. This is how we have classifications such as miniature trees or ones we know for certain only grow a certain height. Another example is a bonsai tree, opposed to a red wood; we know that...
We know that there are a lot of people who prefer to do things themselves. DIY projects are a common occurrence and this includes wanting to remove trees on your own. This particular task can seem easy enough to manage and will save you money by not hiring a...
Shrubs and trees can be damaged from extreme winter conditions. Just the cold alone has the ability to damage the bark, affect the branches, and the roots. People and animals can also hard trees during the winter. Things such as using road salt can alter soil contents and kill...
Have you ever thought about winter tree care? Not to worry because this is something not many people have considered. As soon as the cold weather arrives, tree care is forgotten about. But there are actually a lot of advantages for maintaining your trees during the winter. Our team...
Even while society as a whole is becoming more aware and progressive towards positive environmental changes, there are still some things being done that harm our trees. There is a plethora of information readily available but with that also comes the difficulty of pinpointing what is true and what...
Coniferous trees are the only trees that stay green throughout the winter months. They do not shed their needles or leaves in the fall. They also typically have cones that bear seeds, unlike deciduous trees. Evergreens are the most common coniferous tree and are able to grow into very...