How Calgary’s Freeze Thaw Cycles Damage Trees (And What to Do About It)
Calgary’s climate is unusual in ways that matter a lot for trees. Most Canadian cities get cold in winter and…
Is Tree Cabling Worth It? Or Should You Just Remove the Tree?
Tree cabling comes up as a recommendation and homeowners are often not sure what to make of it. Is it…
Why Your Tree Looks Fine in Summer But Dies Over Winter
This is one of the more frustrating things that can happen in a Calgary yard. A tree looks completely healthy…
Dutch Elm Disease in Calgary: What the Rules Mean for Your Property
Calgary has something that most North American cities have lost: a large, healthy population of American Elm trees. The reason…
Why Do Trees Suddenly Fall Over With No Warning?
It happens often enough that there is actually a name for it. Sudden branch drop or sudden tree failure is…
What Happens to Your Lawn After a Large Tree Is Removed?
Most people think about tree removal as the end of the story. The tree comes down, it gets hauled away…
Can a Tree Be Too Close to a Gas Line? What Calgary Homeowners Should Know
This question does not come up as often as trees near foundations or sewer lines, but it matters. Trees and…
Buying a Home With Mature Trees? Here’s What to Check Before You Close
Mature trees are a real selling feature. A big spruce or a large shade tree in the backyard makes a…
My Neighbour’s Tree Is Dropping Branches Into My Yard: What Can I Do
document what was done. Trying to do this yourself from your side of the fence often results in rough cuts…