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Is winter a good time to prune trees ?
Pruning before bud break can be a great time to wrangle an untamed tree. It is easier to spot deadwood in the canopy and there is also less mess to clean up once everything is on the ground because there are no leaves. Disease pressure is also low with the cold temperatures. So visibility, ease…
Does putting tape on my trees stop gypsy moth caterpillars?
In short, no. Go for a drive in our state of Connecticut and you will see many trees which are standing dead having been killed by repeated defoliation from gypsy moth caterpillars. Some of these dead trees still have duct tape on them from when the property owner tried to trap them as they crawled…
Arborist Pruning vs. Landscaper
Should I hire an arborist to prune my trees? We look at trees everyday. Most people will not notice the difference of proper vs improper pruning but that doesn’t mean it is not important to do it correctly. Sometimes improper pruning is easy to spot with huge stubs sticking out of a trunk. Other times…

Arborists pruning large tree
Large trees require special care. They are not small ornamental trees that merely shed a few small twigs on the lawn. We are talking about branches that are six to even sixteen inches in diameter weighing hundreds of pounds and hanging over you and your kid’s heads when outside in the yard. This is…

Pruning a Japanese Maple Tree
Japanese maple trees are a staple in a lot of landscapes. This here is a red laced leaf Japanese Maple tree. There are literally hundreds of varieties. The tree was growing into the ground and overflowing a stone bed and border which the homeowner wanted to be able to see again. The tree was full…

Ornamental Tree Pruning in Rocky Hill
What a great before and after pic! Back by popular demmand on facebook here is another prime example of what a little t.l.c. can do for a japanese maple tree. By the way our new client in Rocky Hill was very happy!