Rain; too much and we worry about flooding, too little and we worry about drought. But do we need to worry about how much rain falls in the Autumn? Trees are losing leaves and going dormant, aren’t they? Plus, snow is on the way, whether we like it or not. So should we worry about watering… 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 UsMulch Options: Which Mulch is Best for You?
We’ve shared our views on mulch here on the blog before. Mulch helps deter weeds, keeps the soil moister and cooler in summer, adds aesthetic appeal, and creates a barrier between your landscaping and the equipment you use to maintain it. CLC Tree Services chooses natural versus coloured mulch hands down. When it comes right… Read more »
Deterioration and the Cost of Tree Services
The nature of tree services is that we often deal with dead or dying trees. When a tree dies, there are a few options for what to do; cut it down or leave it standing to decay at its natural pace. In an urban setting, the presence of nearby buildings often precludes the latter from… Read more »
A Weighty Issue: Magnolia Scale
Magnolia trees are beautiful to behold. They are one of the first trees to bloom in the spring and come in a colourful assortment of species, which help to chase away the late winter doldrums. But magnolia trees are not immune to problems and CLC Tree Services has had several calls this year about them…. Read more »
Draining Away Summer: How to Drain Saltwater Pools
School has begun for another year. Days are getting shorter and cooler. The first day of fall is a week away. Now is the time to start thinking about closing the family pool for another season. Did you know that there are laws in London, Ontario on exactly how to go about draining your pool?… Read more »
Tree Protection Bylaw
On August 30, 2016, the City of London passed Bylaw No. C.P.-1515-228—a new Tree Protection Bylaw. It replaces the old tree conservation bylaw in the hopes of protecting more of the Forest City’s tree canopy; specifically London’s distinctive trees. So what does that mean for London residents? A big change to arboriculture regulations. The new… Read more »
O My! Choices in Tree Guards
Planting a tree is a great thing to do on so many levels. It reduces your home’s energy costs, increases its retail value, improves mental health and air quality, and reduces erosion. There are plenty of great reasons to plant a tree! A newly planted tree is a vulnerable thing though and as such it… Read more »
The Apple of My Eye: Apple Varieties in Ontario
It might still be August, but apple season has begun in Southwestern Ontario. And we’re not talking about imported apples at the grocery store from Chile, China or the US. You can get plenty of apples grown right here, right now. The Apple of My Eye There are over 7,500 cultivars of apple trees in… Read more »
A Grave Honour: Treestump Gravestones
For my sake, I hope not too many of you have had the opportunity to peruse a cemetery. Odds state that many of you have though. For those who have visited a graveyard or two, have you ever looked at some of the markers there? Often they can truly be a work of art in their… Read more »
It’s Plum Amazing!
It’s plum time in Ontario! Plums are just one of Ontario’s fruit tree crops. They are a member of the rose family and sport pretty blossoms in May like their cousins. The medium-sized trees sport juicy, smooth fruit which is hard to resist for anyone who has eaten one. You can find plums in area farmers… Read more »
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