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Preparing Your Lawn for Spring: Tips for Beginners
As warmer weather approaches, many are eager to get outside to make sure their lawn is prepped and ready. Not sure where to start? Below are some easy, simple tips you can follow to ensure your lawn and landscape are ready for spring! Wait Until the Time is Right Starting to prep your lawn too…
Read MoreFour Tips to Keep Your Trees Healthy this Winter
People do not enjoy the long, cold months of winter, and frankly, trees don’t either. Continue reading to learn four ways you can help your landscape stay healthy to survive the rest of the winter. Watch the Conditions During the colder months, be sure to pay attention to the amount of snow around your trees.…
Read MoreAshton Martin | Employee Spotlight
We have a great team in Calgary, and we want you to meet them! Next up, Ashton Martin. Meet Ashton Martin Title: General Foreperson Team Member Since: January 2020Education, Certifications, Training: Certified Utility Tree Trimmer (UTT) Career Path Q: Describe your career path. How did you get into what you do now?A:My professional career started…
Read MoreMulch Your Trees this Winter
Are you wanting to keep your trees healthy throughout the cold winter months? Mulching is an easy, beneficial way to keep trees safe while allowing them to grow. Keep reading to learn about the importance of timing, how mulch can protect your trees, and some important tips for mulch application. Keep Timing in Mind If…
Read MoreFour Tips for Preparing Your Trees for Winter
Preparing your trees for winter is incredibly important, especially for younger trees. So how do you best prepare for the cold winter months? Keep reading to find out the four best ways to prepare your trees. TEND TO NEWER TREES Have new or young trees? It’s best to attend to those trees first, as younger…
Read MoreArborCare® Celebrates 40 Years
ArborCare®, a division of Wright Canada Holdings, Ltd., is proud to commemorate 40 years in business in 2023. ArborCare was established in 1983. Our experienced team provides commercial and residential tree and lawn care services. We focus on the health of trees as we plant and maintain them, and seasonally we provide commercial snow removal…
Read MoreNatural Pest Control: Blood Meal to Safeguard Your Garden in Fall
Upward of 40% of crops around the world are lost to pests each year. Fertilizers like blood meal provide nutrients and deter pests. It’s an excellent fertilizer to use when you’re trying to make sure that your plants flourish throughout the fall and beyond. So, what should you know about blood meal? Keep reading to learn more about…
Read MoreRobert Young | Employee Spotlight
We have a great team in Calgary, and we want you to meet them! Next up, Robert Young. Meet Robert Young Title: Arborist Team Member Since: July 2022 Education, Certifications, Training: International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist Industry Organizations: ISA Career Path Q: Describe your career path. How did you get into what you…
Read MoreWhy ArborCare® No Longer Recommends Swedish Columnar Aspen
Swedish columnar aspen trees have been a popular addition to many Canadian landscapes, but their short lifespan makes them a less ethical choice than some other options. Here’s what you need to know about this “fast-fashion” species, plus suggestions for more sustainable alternatives.
Read MoreTips for Fighting a Spruce Weevil Insect Infestation
Do the evergreen trees in your yard seem to be stunted or deformed? You may be fighting a spruce weevil infestation. Here’s what you need to know about this pest.
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