Tree Pruning Service in Peterborough Resumes

With the April ice storm clean-up under out belt, Treescape is once again performing tree pruning services in the Peterborough area. During the ice storm, the weight of the ice on tree branches pulled many slender twigs, poorly attached limbs, and whole trees to the...

Tree Propping Services: An Ontario Case Study

Tree propping services performed on a 200 year old Maple tree on the Briars Resort from our article published in the March/April ISO Ontario Arborist Magazine Tree propping is a service that most arborists may undertake only very rarely, if at all during their...
How to avoid de-icing salt injury to your trees

How to avoid de-icing salt injury to your trees

Winter brings heavy snowfall and ice to Peterborough and the Kawarthas. It also brings with it snowplowing and de-icing equipment to our roads, sidewalks, and driveways. While salt is an effective and affordable de-icing material, it can cause significant stress and...

Don’t move firewood—A wood heating reminder

Now that heating season is upon us, we want to remind our readers about the DON’T MOVE FIREWOOD campaign. Whether you are burning wood for a seasonal mood-setting luxury, or burning wood out of necessity to stay warm, be sure to not transport or support the...
Can you prune trees in winter?

Can you prune trees in winter?

Many of our clients ask us, “What time of year is best to prune trees? Can you prune trees in winter?” to which we reply, “Good question!” If you were pruning for fruit production, timing can be critical. You would definitely want to consult...
Emerald Ash Borer in Peterborough a matter of time

Emerald Ash Borer in Peterborough a matter of time

If you were an ash tree in Ontario, you would likely believe that the Mayan calendar indeed ends in disaster. For you, the end of the world as you know it is coming, and your visiting angel of Death is the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). According to the Canadian Food...