About Me

Shady Spot: The Importance Of Tree Care

Hi. I'm Terry, and I have spent the last decade working as a landscape gardener. In the past, my company would mostly landscape new projects. In recent years, there has been great demand for repairing gardens that have been damaged by natural disasters, particularly storms. Many of the gardens we repair would have suffered less damage if trees on the property had been properly topped, pruned, treated or even removed. Falling trees and flying branches are pretty scary during a storm. They can also leave a garden decimated. I really hope the tips in my blog can save you money by helping you identify problems with your trees and by providing information about the best expertise available.

How to Decide if Removing a Tree is the Right Thing to Do

Posted on January 20, 2023

Trees are a beautiful addition to any garden, offering shade and colour for many years. But when trees become too large or start to die, you might be faced with the decision of whether to cut them down. So how do you decide if removing a tree is the right choice? This post takes a look at some of the factors that can help you come to the best decision for your garden. [Read More]

2 Reasons Not To Do Your Own Tree Pruning

Posted on May 12, 2022

Here are two reasons why you should not do your own tree pruning and should instead get your trees pruned by a tree care business. To ensure that any diseased sections of the trees are pruned correctly If you know that one or more of the trees on your land have some early signs of infection, and you want to prune them to remove the diseased sections so that the affected trees will survive, you must have this pruning work done professionally. [Read More]

Reasons to Remove a Dead Tree and How to Judge

Posted on December 20, 2021

If a tree on your property is dying or dead, you may be tempted to avoid the hassle of having it removed and just leave it to rot. However, a dead tree can cause several problems, as explained below. But how can you be sure that a tree is dead? Follow the clues outlined after that to judge. Reasons to Remove a Tree A primary reason for removing a dead tree is to make your garden safer and prevent further damage. [Read More]

3 Signs That Your Trees Are Sick and Need to Be Removed

Posted on August 25, 2021

Trees are a beautiful addition to your landscape. However, when they are not healthy, they may be a disaster that is waiting to happen. Therefore, you need to be in a position to identify when the trees in your yard are a risk to allow you to take measures in time for your safety and to maintain your environment in good shape. Here are four common signs that indicate that your tree is sick and may need to be removed. [Read More]