Like most of us in the tree care industry – and all industries, I would imagine – we are constantly trying to overcome obstacles in business, be they equipment, staff, cash flow, backlogs and the list goes on. Now that [...]

This year, 2025, marks 30 years since “ANSI A300 Part 1, Pruning” was published. Where would the industry be without this guidance? Photo 1: Topping of trees was common practice in utility, municipal and residential settings. Photo courtesy of [...]

These two books were written by Linda Chalker-Scott, former urban horticulture extension specialist and a professor in the Department of Horticulture at Washington State University. They say you can’t judge a book by its cover – or its title, for [...]

  Originating in parts of Europe and Asia, Rhamnus cathartic, aka buckthorn, was brought to these shores intended to be a welcome addition to our native landscaping stock. Now that it has gone feral, pushing its way into many [...]

  Over the first three installments of this series, we’ve explored the role of supplemental tree-support systems – why they’re needed, how they’re installed and the equipment required to implement them effectively. While these systems play a crucial role [...]