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Josh Moule | Employee Spotlight
We have a great team in Calgary, Edmonton and Kelowna, and want you to meet them! Next up, Josh Moule. Meet Josh Moule Title: Foreman Team Member Since: May 2019 Career Path Q: Describe your career path. How did you get into what you do now? A: I worked with trees on Vancouver island.…
Sebastian Maas | Employee Spotlight
We have a great team in Calgary, Edmonton and Kelowna, and want you to meet them! Next up, Sebastian Maas. Meet Sebastian Maas Title: Inside Sales Team Lead Team Member Since: January 2019 Career Path Q: Describe your career path. How did you get into what you do now? A: I have been working…
Dutch Elm Disease in Calgary
Dutch Elm Disease, commonly referred to as DED, is a fatal and highly contagious disease of the elm tree. So far, prevention efforts have kept Alberta free of DED. However, everyone needs to pitch in to protect elm populations in Edmonton, Calgary and throughout the province. Dutch Elm Disease is a fungal disease primarily spread…
Corrine Winfield | Employee Spotlight
We have a great team in Calgary, Edmonton and Kelowna, and want you to meet them! Next up, Corrine Winfield. Meet Corrine Winfield Title: Sales / Consulting Arborist Team Member Since: September 1999 Certifications / Industry Organizations: BCMA (Board Certified Master Arborist), TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessment Qualification) Certification, TPAQ (Tree & Plant Appraisal Qualification) Certification,…
Falling trees: what property owners need to know
If a tree falls in your yard, it can cause damage to your house, car or neighbour’s property. Even worse, a falling tree can injure someone if they happen to be in the area when it topples. Here’s what you should know about hazardous trees and how to reduce the risk of one falling on…
How to protect your trees in winter
Snow, ice, wind and sun can damage trees in winter. To protect them from harsh weather conditions, you need to take the appropriate steps. Here’s some advice about how to best protect your trees in winter. Against snow and ice Young and diseased trees are particularly vulnerable to the weight of accumulated snow and glaze,…
Tyler Zuber | Employee Spotlight
We have a great team in Calgary, Edmonton and Kelowna, and want you to meet them! First up, Tyler Zuber. Meet Tyler Zuber Title: Controller Team Member Since: June 2019 Certifications: CPA, July 2018 Industry Organizations: Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta, Canadian Payroll Association Career Path Q: Describe your career path. How did you…
Why you should prune weak and vulnerable tree branches: 4 sound reasons
Pruning is an essential part of taking care of your trees and helps keep them healthy and strong. Properly pruned and shaped trees are also much more esthetically pleasing and will greatly improve your property’s curb appeal. Here are some other benefits of pruning weak and vulnerable tree branches. It makes your property safer…
Book your elm scale treatment now
As any experienced arborist in Edmonton or Calgary will tell you, elm scale treatments aren’t something you want to skip. This pest can cause serious damage to your trees and to any wooden structure in the vicinity. Here’s what you need to know about this type of insect, how to spot it and what you…
5 common tree diseases and how to spot them
Trees, like all living organisms, can contract diseases. Certain types merely detract from a tree’s overall appearance while others can have more serious consequences. Here’s an overview of five common trees diseases and how to spot them. Leaf rust Leaf rust is a fungal disease that affects various hardwood species, including poplar, willow, oak,…