SHADE TOLERANT TREES FOR EDMONTON YARDS
Finding the perfect shade tree for your Alberta yard can be a challenge, especially when dealing with the harsh Zone 3 climate. But don't despair! There are plenty of beautiful…
11 MUST HAVE BUSHES FOR EDMONTON YARDS
As arborists, we've had the opportunity to experience thousands of Edmonton yards close up and personal. Through that journey these are the shrubs and bushes that really stood out from…
Split Level House with Large Oak Tree and Tiger Lilies
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT: TREE INSPECTIONS BEFORE BUYING A HOME IN EDMONTON
Avoid Hidden Tree Costs When Buying a Home Imagine buying your dream home, only to discover thousands of dollars in tree removal costs weeks later. Diseased trees, hazardous limbs, declining…
7 BEST LARGE (LONG LIFE) TREES FOR ALBERTA
A large, stately trees are a timeless and wise investment for your property. They offer years of cooling shade, distinctive charm, savings on energy bills, and a boost to your…
Spring Foliage of Dawyck Purple Beech Tree (Fagus sylvatica) in a Country Cottage Garden in Rural Devon, England, UK
6 BEST NARROW TREES FOR ALBERTA (INSTEAD OF SWEDISH ASPENS)
Swedish aspens once seemed like the perfect choice - fast-growing, well-behaved, a stunning addition to Edmonton yards. Yet, just as quickly as they rose in popularity, they became synonymous with…
Row of tall evergreen thuja occidentalis trees green hedge fence along path at countryside cottage backyard. Landscaping design, topiary and maintenace
5 FOUNDATION SAFE TREES FOR EDMONTON ALBERTA
While some fast-growing trees may be tempting for your zone 3 Alberta yard, planting near your foundation requires selecting trees with non-invasive root systems to avoid future problems. Here are…
TREE CARE FOR CONDOS
Strategic Tree Care: Avoid Loosing Mature Trees, Enhance Value, Reduce Costs, and Ensure Safety Improperly maintained mature trees are removed from condo areas for liability concerns everyday. The tragic truth…
WOOD-WIDE WEB
The Earths Neural Network Imagine walking through a forest, surrounded by towering trees. What appears as a collection of individual giants is, in reality, a networked community, connected not by…
UNTOLD BENEFITS OF LARGE TREES IN EDMONTON
Enhancing Your Urban Oasis: The Untold Benefits of Large Trees in Edmonton Did you know that a single large tree can provide a day's oxygen for up to four people,…
DUTCH ELM DISEASE IN EDMONTON
What Is Dutch Elm Disease Dutch Elm Disease is a serious fungal infection affecting elm trees, primarily spread by elm bark beetles and through root connections between trees. The disease…
Winter Is The BEST Time To Prune
Should I Prune My Tree In The Winter? Short answer; absolutely! These are just a few reasons that water can be the ideal time to for tree maintenance:Less Stress On The…
WHY YOU SHOULD USE MULCH
As a homeowner, you know that your outdoor space is an extension of your home. It's a place where you can relax, entertain, and connect with nature. And if you're…
WHEN TO PRUNE
WHEN TO PRUNE Your trees are priceless. You can buy a new tree, but your can’t buy YOUR tree. So how you take care of it matters.People have a lot…
elm trees
ELM PRUNING
Ever wondered why there’s laws dictating when you can prune elm trees? First, it’s important to appreciate that Elms are something of a miracle tree. Urban boulevards (a word actually…
Beautiful grove with big malus floribunda (crabapple) trees full of blossoming magenta flower and sakura trees full of blooming pink flower on each side of a path under blue sky in Beijing, China
7 BEST FLOWERING (NON FRUITING) TREES FOR ALBERTA YARDS
With such a rich variety of resplendent flowering trees available, I've always thought it's a shame the Edmonton Alberta landscape isn't a dappled tapestry of floral explosions. We seem to…
Fresh red gooseberry on a branch of a gooseberry bush in the garden. A red berry bush grows in the garden
8 FRUITS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU COULD GROW IN ALBERTA
Thought our bitter winters and short growing seasons meant meant being contempt with growing apples and cherries? You'll never be happier to have been wrong about something. Fortunately we do actually…
8 FAST GROWING ALBERTA TREES
When it comes to fast growing trees; two species are the undisputed kings; Willow, and Poplar.While many trees are considered "fast growing" when they stretch 1' per growth season, some…
11 BEST SMALL (UNIQUE) TREES FOR ALBERTA YARDS
What Makes A Good Small Tree? Vibrant floral explosions, intoxicating fragrances, and landscape defining aesthetics. The remarkably hardy, yet delicately beautiful, trees on this list earn their keep by turning…
Thuja wall on sunny day
10 BEST PRIVACY TREES FOR ALBERTA YARDS
What Makes A Good Zone 3 Privacy Tree Do your neighbours have a front row seat to your living space? It may be time to recruit a few yard friends…
Fresh red gooseberry on a branch of a gooseberry bush in the garden. A red berry bush grows in the garden
6 EXOTIC TREES YOU CAN GROW IN YOUR ALBERTA YARD
If you're like me, you've found yourself outside on a cold day where the air itself stings like acid, wondering "how does anything survive here...how do I survive here?". This…