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A dormant deciduous tree without leaves in Massachusetts.

Is My Tree Dead or Dormant? How to Tell the Difference

Tree may look dead during winter season but in reality it is just in its dormant state. This article will help you check if your tree is dead or just dormant. If you still have a hard time after reading this post, American Climber can help you.
A golf course with rolling hills, water, and colorful fall trees.

Golf Course Tree Care

Expert golf course tree care services are tailored to enhance aesthetics, improve playability, and ensure the health of your greens. Learn how proper tree maintenance boosts safety and creates an exceptional golfing experience.
A lopper and rake lean against a tree trunk surrounded by fallen leaves on a Massachusetts property.

Fall Tree Care Checklist for Massachusetts Residents

Get your MetroWest, MA, yard ready for winter with our fall tree care checklist. Learn essential tips for pruning, mulching, planting trees, and more.
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The Benefits of Using Cranes for Tree Removal

Cranes are one of the most useful equipment for tree removals. They make removing tree from Massachusetts properties safe and efficient.
A deciduous tree with fall foliage behind a wooden utility pole with lines and wires.

Removing Trees Near Power Lines: What You Need to Know

Tree removal isn’t a DIY job, especially if the tree is near power lines! Learn how tree removal methods, timing, and cost are affected by the danger associated with nearby power lines.
A photo from the point-of-view of an American Climbers crew member as they work to remove a tree in a tight spot between two buildings.

Removing Trees in Confined Spaces: Can It Be Done Safely?

Tree removal is challenging, especially in confined spaces. Here’s what you need to know about removing trees in tight or narrow areas, including small backyards, between buildings, and near power lines.
Fresh wood chips used as mulch on a Massachusetts property.

Why, When & How to Mulch Trees in Massachusetts

Mulch provides many benefits for your trees, but when used improperly it can also kill them. Here’s how to properly use mulch, how it helps your trees and landscape, application tips, and safety precautions.
An ash tree that was killed by EAB, emerald ash borer.

Dead Ash Tree Removal in Massachusetts

Dead ash trees are brittle, unstable, and prone to unexpected failure, making ash tree removal a dangerous job that requires skilled tree removal professionals and specialized equipment. Here's why you should remove a dead ash tree from your property and how to find the right tree service to do the work safely.
An outdoor thermometer shows high temperatures against a backdrop of green grass and deciduous trees.

How to Help Your Trees Handle Heat Waves & Heat Stress in Massachusetts

If your trees are wilting, yellowing, and dropping leaves this summer, it’s probably heat stress. Learn why it happens and how to protect your trees during heat waves.
A small conifer tree and small spade sitting in dirt, ready for planting.

How to Plant a Tree the Right Way

Many newly planted trees die within the first few years because they were planted incorrectly. Learn the simple steps to properly plant a new tree, including planting depth, backfilling, staking, watering, and mulching.
The American Climbers team removes a tree from a residential property in Massachusetts.

Tree Removal Preparation: What To Do Before Cutting Down A Tree

When you decide it’s time to cut down a tree, there are some things you’ll need to do before tree removal starts, even if you’re cutting it down yourself. Learn how to prepare for tree removal work, when it should be done, and why proper preparation is critical for safely taking down a tree.
Close up of a frost crack on a horse chestnut tree in Massachusetts

Frost Cracks: FAQs About These Vertical Cracks in Trees

Answers to all of your questions about winter frost cracks in trees: why it happens, if it's harmful, what to do, which trees get it, and more.