How-To’s & DIY Tips
Tree Trimming FAQs: What You Need to Know About Trimming Trees
Get expert answers to your tree trimming questions, from pruning mistakes to safety, DIY tips, ideal timing, techniques, benefits, and with our comprehensive guide.
Read MoreCrown Raising: Why Removing Lower Tree Branches Benefits MetroWest Homes
Discover the benefits of crown raising. Learn how removing lower branches from trees can transform your landscape and enhance the beauty of your outdoor space.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MorePlant 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.
Read MoreDIY Tree Work: Should You Do It Yourself?
If you’re considering DIY tree work, learn what you can reasonably do yourself and which activities you should never do without hiring a tree service professional.
Read MorePruning Mistakes to Avoid [Poor Pruning Can Kill Your Trees]
To help you avoid the after-effects of bad tree trimming, here’s a lineup of the common pruning mistakes we see made by homeowners and untrained pruners. We can fix some of these mistakes afterward, but many of them are irreversible so it’s best to do it right the first time.
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