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Keep up with the latest News at Cohen & Master as well as hear from our very own C&M Professionals in Climbers Corner.
3 Ways to Improve Your Soil this Summer
There are many amazing benefits to living in a city, but the city life can be hard on your trees. Urban soils are very compacted - they have to deal [...]
Summer is Here – Are Your Trees Healthy, Safe, and Beautiful?
Summer is here! It’s a great time to get outside and enjoy your trees. However, this season can also be tough. Storms, droughts, and pests, can put a lot of [...]
Tips for Picking the Right Tree for YOUR Property
Planting season is here! Planting a tree is a great way to add value to your property, PLUS trees are great for combating climate change by keeping the air clean [...]
Biochar – Superhero for Your Soil & The Planet!
BioChar is a carbonized biomass (like wood chips). The transformation is achieved through a process of restricted oxygen, controlled temperatures and high pressure. BioChar is a great tool for [...]
Hidden Gems: The Trees of Windfields and the Canadian Film Centre
On Bayview Avenue just south of York Mills Road, sits the grounds of the Canadian Film Centre. Off-set from the road and screened by a wooded area, you can drive [...]
Happy Earth Day – Be Good to Your Trees, Be Good to the Planet!
Contact us today for a free consultation! Be Good To Your Trees.
Living Memorials: Vimy Oak Trees
After the Battle of Vimy Ridge during the First World War, Canadian solider Leslie Miller took a handful of acorns from a half-buried oak tree on the battle grounds. When [...]
How to Keep Your Trees Healthy, Safe, and Beautiful
Spring is here at last! (according to the calendar, if not the weather!) It’s time to think about how you can make sure your trees are Healthy, Safe, and Beautiful [...]
Find Cohen & Master at this year’s National Home Show!
Come See us at the National Home Show/Canada Blooms! We are very excited to be hosting a booth at the National Home Show/Canada Blooms show again this year. The show [...]
Believe it or not, Spring is on the way! Time to wrap up your dormant-season tree care
It may not look like it outside, but spring is on the way! It’s time to start wrapping up any remaining dormant-season tree care you have left. Pruning: Winter is [...]
Is Your Tree Vulnerable to Storm Damage? Spot the Signs!
Contact us today for a free health and safety consultation for your trees! Be Good To Your Trees.
The 3 Fall Treatments You Didn’t Know Your Tree Needed!
Contact us today to see if these treatments are right for you! Be Good To Your Trees.
We’re Teaming Up with LEAF and TCHC for an Exciting Planting Project!
Cohen & Master is excited to be a part of a wonderful Tree Planting and Stewardship project with LEAF and the Toronto Community Housing Corporation. This fall, we will be [...]
Protect Your Trees Against Fall Cankerworm!
Contact us today to see if sticky banding is right for you! Be Good To Your Trees.
Time to Book Your Fall Health Check!
Contact us today to book your Fall Health Check! Be Good To Your Trees.
City Cider 2018
This past Sunday, we had the privilege of spending the day with Not Far From the Tree at City Cider! We wanted to thank Spadina Museum for hosting, and for [...]
ArborGain – A Team of Superheroes for your Soil!
In order for trees to grow and stay healthy, they need to have a healthy environment. In cities like Toronto, the soils that our trees live in are often compacted [...]
Mycorrhizae & Tree Roots – Best Friends Forever!
We all know that trees have extensive root systems that stretch throughout the ground and deep into the soil, and that they’re used for bringing water and nutrients up into [...]
Keep Your Trees Hydrated This Summer
We’ve been experiencing quite a heat-wave this summer! Just as you take care to keep yourself cool and hydrated during the summer months, you should be actively involved in keeping [...]
Case Study – Aphidoletes for Aphid Control
Summer is quickly approaching and our trees are in full swing. Unfortunately, their beautiful foliage is a very tasty tree for a number of leaf-eating and sap-sucking pests. Some of [...]
Maintain & Diagnose Your Trees This Summer
Summer is almost here! Our gardens are now in full swing, and the beauty of our trees and shrubs is on full display. Now is the time to make sure [...]
Feed Your Tree!
One challenge that a city environment poses to trees is that it tends to amplify weather extremes. Without the protection of a forest environment, trees are more directly exposed to [...]
Adopt a New Tree Into Your Family This Spring!
According to an ancient Chinese proverb, the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, and the second best time is now. More than ever, we understand [...]
Leaf-Eating Caterpillars – What to Look For and How to Manage Infestation
Last year, we saw a large-scale infestation of various types of defoliating caterpillars throughout the city - mainly in the west end of Toronto, and into Mississauga. It’s likely that [...]