Category: Blog

Gypsy Moth Treatments

Hatching has begun. Another season of gypsy moth infestations are ready to plague Southwestern Ontario. There is something you can do about it though. Learn more about gypsy moths and what gypsy moth treatments are available. What are Gypsy Moths and Why are They a Problem? Gypsy moths are a non-native defoliating moth species from… Read more »

Camaraderie at Camp Kee-Mo-Kee

8th Annual OCAA South West Day of Service at Camp Kee-Mo-Kee The day dawned wet on October 3rd, 2019 in London, Ontario. Not the first time an OCAA Day of Service looked foreboding at the start of the day, but things promised to improve as the day progressed. Several arborists from around southwestern Ontario arose… Read more »

CLC: Best Tree Services Company in London 6 Years Running

LFP Best of London Contest In 2014, CLC Tree Services won our first London Free Press Best of London contest. We were deeply honoured to win this coveted award, as it is voted on by the people of London, Ontario. Londoners take the time to go through an extensive list of businesses, services, and activities,… Read more »

Ride on: OCAA Day of Service at SARI

Riding Into SARI: An OCAA Day of Service On Friday, September 28th, a truck pulled into the ranch at 12659 Medway Rd in Arva. Diane Blackall saw the vehicle and wondered if it would be enough to make a difference for SARI Therapeutic Riding. The Executive Director needn’t have worried, as before she knew it… Read more »

Bark Inclusion: What to Look For

Have you ever heard the term “bark inclusion”? We’ll excuse you if it isn’t a regular part of your vocabulary. To be honest, it isn’t a term you would hear often, unless you hang out with an arborist or two. Even if you are familiar with the term though, do you really know what it… Read more »

Cabling and Bracing: A Look at Tree Support Systems

Cabling and Bracing Tree Support Systems Sometimes trees come across challenges that have the potential to impact their health. Perhaps it has weak branches, or structural integrity issues from a storm. Leaving these issues alone could cause limb failure, putting people and property at risk. On the other hand, tree removal is not always necessary… Read more »

Tree Shapes

Tree Shapes Trees come in many different shapes and sizes. Far from the simple drawings of trees we made as children, tree shapes span a wide variety of designs. Whether they are the familiar cones of Christmas trees or the stately columns found in hedges, tree shapes are as varied as the different tree species… Read more »

Storm Response: How to Handle Damaged Trees

Last weekend, an ice storm ravaged Southern Ontario. Freezing rain covered everything, and then the winds picked up. While many were smart and heeded calls from the OPP to stay off the roads, there were some who could not seek shelter—area trees. The problem comes when those trees can no longer hold the weight of… Read more »

ABCs of Trees

Did you follow along on the recent ABCs of Trees on CLC Tree Services Facebook page? Every week we looked at a letter of the alphabet and defined a term related to trees. Some defined different tree services that CLC offers, while others gave more details about trees and their different parts and qualities. Of course… Read more »