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Another example of dynamic cabling:
Dynamic support cables are an important part of a tree care plan. This limb has poor taper and was poorly balanced. It is now well supported with this cable. Dynamic [...]
Cabling a Magnolia
This beautiful Magnolia had developed a large stem that had been resting on a fence rail for several years. This resulted in damage to the rail and the tree itself. [...]
A walk through the grounds at the Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens
We were invited to take a look at the trees at the Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens. We took some photos to show some of the large, mature trees [...]
A winter storm meets a weak root system:
We saw many evergreen trees uproot last week due to high winds and heavy snow load. Root structure plays a critical role in keeping trees upright. A healthy and robust root system can [...]
A scaled-down look at root and soil care…
A tree is a woody plant. It is interesting to examine the root ball of the office plant. Physical barriers for the plant such as the pot mirror challenges we [...]
The Benefits of Fall Fertilization
At Cohen & Master, there is no off-season when it comes to tree care. Though trees go dormant during the winter months, we can provide treatment to strengthen the root [...]
Announcement – Ontario College of Trades
We are pleased to announce that we are now members of the Ontario College of Trades! By joining the Ontario College of Trades, we are supporting the College's ability to [...]
What To Consider When Choosing a Toronto Tree Service
When choosing a tree service in Toronto, one thing to remember is that it’s not a trade that is regulated per se by the city or province in the way [...]
Importance of Customer Service In The Toronto Tree Industry
Customer service is extremely important. We all respond very well to it and when we are treated with respect and in an efficient manner – we enjoy it. One thing [...]
Milling Urban Timber
We have been seeing a developing interest in the use of urban wood for creating timber/lumber. One of the reasons for this is that arborists are going to have a more [...]
Why You NEED To Prune Your Trees
Trees growing in an urban environment often look different than what you see in the forest. This has a lot to do with the space limitations that the urban canopy [...]
Wood Chips
Wood chips are a natural by-product of the tree service industry. Our wood chip mulch contains parts from the whole tree, including all the branches and leaves, as well as [...]
Toronto & GTA Tree By-laws: What You Need To Know
Toronto’s tree laws developed because people and municipalities realized that they needed to maintain control of the removal and planting of trees in order to preserve the urban canopy. Initially, [...]
Ash Trees: What We Might Not Know
For those of us working in Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infested areas the sight of declining trees is not a new one. The EAB was discovered near Detroit, Michigan during [...]
Toronto Ravines – What Makes Them So Important And Why?
What are the Toronto ravines? The Toronto Ravines are a ravine network that form a large urban forest running throughout Toronto. After the city was developed, it became evident to [...]
Tree Injection For Pesticides – Why It Is Great For Tree Care & The Community At Large
Traditional Pesticide Treatment & Problems Tree pesticide treatment has certainly changed over the years with new products, new treatments and new technologies continually being developed. Previously, dealing with pest and [...]
What Is Root Pruning?
Tree roots are the part of the tree below the ground that is not often thought about by property owners. This has lead to a misconception – The way the [...]