Welcome Back to the LaRueTree Certified Arborists Blog! This time, I've decided to write about a fungal infection of trees in Edmonton, Vegreville, and all of the prairie provinces. This disease is not an introduced species, but a native fungus that has taken a stronghold on our urban and native tree population. Driving around any prairie town or city, you might notice clumps of dark tissue on the branches and trunks of our ornamental cherry species; Mayday Cherry (Prunus pad

Last week, I posted a link on our FaceBook page to an article about Tree Topping and why it is bad for trees. I've been thinking about that article a lot, and looking at some improperly pruned trees as my family and I drive around, when my wife asked me the million dollar question. "How would you do it differently?". There are multiple approaches to tree pruning, and it all depends on the tree, its situation, and the clients needs. Tree Pruning can range from very basic clear

Being that this is the first blog post on our new website, I thought I would explain to you the reason why my wife and I thought it was so important to include the words "Certified Arborist" in the company name. We want to differentiate ourselves from some of the other people offering tree cutting services. People offering their tools and muscle for hire, without an education or credentials to back up their recommendations. It's easy to buy a chainsaw and put it to use, but w