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…
Brush cutting and planting
Hi folks! It has been a few weeks since a post, we have been very busy everyday but I wanted to share with you something we did for a very special client and friend in Cromwell, CT. There was a bunch of overgrown brush, so we got rid of it! After speaking with the homeowner…
(EAB) Emerald Ash Borer
Here it is folks, we have been urging people with ash trees to take precautions in order to prevent removals. We can treat your trees so they do not die. Here is a tree that was not treated despite recommendations. Have a look at the results of the larvae damage. That is what made all…
“Should I treat my ash tree?”
There you have it folks. Two pictures say it all. The two trees you see thriving were treated for the emerald ash borer last year by Arbor Al with LaPila Arborists and Design. The tree with practically no leaves is at a home which the owners chose not to have us treat their ash trees….
Clients ask, “should I cut my tree down?”
Often homeowners have a tree which they are somewhat afraid of. From this fear they conclude that it should come down. Sometimes however this is a tree which they really like. When a large tree is near a home or building there is always the potential for damage. How much potential is directly related to…
Tree Care Learning/ What do you do when it rains?
People ask us all the time, “What do you do when it rains?” That is easy, learn about trees! Well, learning about trees is nothing but easy. We work in a field which is always changing and expanding with new knowledge. In order to stay current and at the top of our game as an…
LaPila Arborists and Design Tree Education in Connecticut
As licensed arborists it is important to stay up to date on current trends and new information in the field of arboriculture. This means going to many workshops and events throughout the year. At these training and educational seminars we learn in the classroom as well get to play with some really neat equipment.