Planting a tree offers more than just a little oxygen, a lot of shade and the chance to filter out some carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Like that isn’t enough, when you plant a tree, you also create a home for some of Mother Nature’s creatures, great and small. What am I talking about today, you wonder?… Read more »
Oak Wilt Is Here in Ontario
Stay informed and take action to protect your oak trees. Our qualified staff will accurately identify Oak Wilt disease and assess its severity on your property.
Contact UsEaster Time Trivia
How about a little Tree Trivia for you today with an Easter theme? What kind of wood was the cross that Jesus was crucified on made out of? »That is not an easy question to answer, as there are many supposed fragments of the True Cross scattered around the world. According to legend it was… Read more »
Spring Blooms
Well, how is this weather for flip-flopping between winter, spring and even summer over the course of the last few weeks! Maple syrup season has come and is now long gone. While temperatures suggested late winter at the beginning of March, last week felt like mid-summer with the mercury soaring into the high 20s. It wasn’t… Read more »
Kudzu: Is It Really That Bad?
Last year, we wrote a blog post about The “Mile-A-Minute” Vine and to date it has been one of CLC Tree Services most visited pages. I suppose it makes sense, as the kudzu vine is an extremely aggressive species, and its spread throughout the US comes with a high price tag. The fast spreading, non-native vine… Read more »
Common Invasive Tree Insects
Last summer the word on the tree street was all about the Emerald Ash Borer. Sadly, there are pests aplenty for pretty much any tree around though and more often than not, these insects aren’t picky about which trees they infest. Do you know what to look for when it comes to your trees? Here… Read more »
The Million Tree Challenge
London, Ontario has a moniker that most of its residents are quite proud of: The Forest City. The name conjures up wide swathes of trees covering vast areas of land, which was once in fact a reality. London can still boast over 120 species of trees on city-owned property, but the sad reality is that… Read more »
Maple Syrup Season is Upon Us
It is the last day of February and sap is running in area trees already! Can you believe it? Southwestern Ontario’s mild winter means that many trees and other plants are already getting ready for spring. In fact, only yesterday I spied some sprightly little crocuses peeping their purple heads up towards the sun. March might… Read more »
Tree Pruning in Winter
The gang at CLC Tree Services has been busy all winter. And we aren’t done with the tree surgeon work yet! Our services this past winter weren’t as a result of heavy snowfalls (like last winter) or ravaging ice storms. Those kinds of storms can damage branches or large limbs, and sometimes even knock down whole trees…. Read more »
The Life Cycle of a Tree
The Life Cycle of a Tree All life starts from a seed and trees are no different. Once a seed leaves the tree and falls to the ground it needs warmth and moisture to start the process of germination to begin. When germination begins then water, sunshine and warm temperatures are all essential to keep… Read more »
Natural Home Remedies From Trees
For as long as people have wandered the earth, they have been curious about the world around them. This includes experimenting with whatever they come across—trees included. While some plants are poisonous or noxious, there are many others which can be used for everything from relieving everyday ailments to tackling more acute problems. Can you think… Read more »
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