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Advice from our arborists on caring for your trees, understanding local bylaws, and getting the most from your greenspace.

6 Common Tree Diseases in Toronto
Tree Care

6 Common Tree Diseases in Toronto

Learn to spot the diseases most likely to affect trees across the Greater Toronto Area.

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Top 10 Trees to Plant in Toronto
Tree Planting

Top 10 Trees to Plant in Toronto

Hardy, attractive species well suited to Toronto's climate and soils.

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How to Stake a Tree
Tree Planting

How to Stake a Tree

A step-by-step guide to staking a young tree without harming it.

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How to Identify a Dead Tree in Your Yard
Tree Care

How to Identify a Dead Tree in Your Yard

Simple tests and warning signs that tell you whether a tree is dead or just dormant.

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Fast Growing Trees
Tree Planting

Fast Growing Trees

Species that fill in shade and privacy quickly—and what to weigh before planting them.

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When Is the Best Time to Prune Trees?
Tree Care

When Is the Best Time to Prune Trees?

Why the dormant season is usually the ideal window for pruning most trees.

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Vaughan Tree Removal By-Laws
By-Laws

Vaughan Tree Removal By-Laws

A plain-language guide to Vaughan's Tree Protection By-law, permits and potential fines.

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Guelph Tree Removal By-Laws
By-Laws

Guelph Tree Removal By-Laws

What Guelph homeowners need to know about permits before removing a tree on private property.

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When Is the Best Time of Year to Plant Trees?
Tree Planting

When Is the Best Time of Year to Plant Trees?

Why spring and fall give new trees the best possible start.

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Black Spots on Maple Leaves
Tree Care

Black Spots on Maple Leaves

Those dark blotches are usually tar spot fungus—here's what they mean and what to do.

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What Is Pruning? The Importance, Benefits and Methods
Tree Care

What Is Pruning? The Importance, Benefits and Methods

A primer on why pruning matters, when to do it, and the techniques arborists use.

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