A single tree featured in a home yard has a higher dollar value than a tree in the middle of a forest. Trees rated by an assessor like Arbutus Tree… Read More »How much is your tree worth?

When a branch is cut back to the main trunk, to a lateral branch or to a lateral bud, a higher concentration of hormones in these areas causes the wound… Read More »Prune your trees and bushes in the right place

A cherry tree that inspired award-winning Canadian author Joy Kogawa was damaged in a fierce windstorm that swept across southern British Columbia. The backyard tree is the focus of Kogawa’s… Read More »“Naomi’s Tree” inspired a book and numerous grafts

Is your Christmas tree still in the lane? Put the tree in your backyard instead to provide benefits for wildlife and the ecosystem. It’s especially beneficial for birds and other… Read More »Re-purpose your Christmas tree

In one day, a large tree can lift 100 gallons of water out of the ground and discharge it into the air. Watch this Douglas Fir take in water from… Read More »Go inside a tree

It’s exciting to first see deer on your property, but deer can quickly decimate decorative trees, shrubs and fruit trees. These animals also make short work of vegetable gardens. Deer… Read More »17 tips for protecting your trees and plants from deer

When the weather heats up in the summer, we often increase our Hydro costs by using air conditioners to cool us back down. Learn about 7 shade trees that can… Read More »7 fast-growing shade trees to slash your Hydro bill