Tree Tech Removes Large Trees at Southwick Zoo near Boston

Earlier this month, Tree Tech’s expert tree removal staff was on hand at the Southwick  Zoo to remove declining trees that could not be saved.  It was decided that much of the main tree trunks and limbs could be used to assemble a new Jungle Jim in the chimpanzee exhibit.  With the use of our crane, we assisted [...]

Keep White Tail Deer from Damaging Trees and Shrubs

Even if you haven’t seen White Tail Deer on your property, you will know they’ve been there if the leaves or needles on the lower five feet of your ornamental shrubbery are missing. Tree damage from White Tail Deer is becoming an increasing problem in our area. With their habitat becoming smaller in suburban areas, a lack of [...]

How to Detect and Treat Tree Diseases: Fungus and Canker

Most tree and shrub diseases affecting plants are fungal in nature. Fungus emits spores that travel from plant to plant by vectors such as wind, rain and bees. Different fungus attack plant tissue in different ways. Some attack stems and trunks of plants, these are known as cankers. Canker is primarily found on the trunk of [...]

What is the Role of a Cerified Arborist?

Our ISA certified arborists are trained in the art and science of tree care and dedicated to the long term health of your trees and shrubs.  Arborists can access a plant’s health and provide a range of tree care services including the diagnosis of tree diseases, insect control and evaluating site problems that can affect [...]

Spring Insect Control Tips

Spring Insect Control Tips At Tree Tech, we’re dedicated to providing you with the best tree service in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including great advice from our staff of certified aborists. Here’s some insect control  tips for spring: April is a good time to schedule chemical tree treatments for winter moth and other plant damaging [...]

Spring Tree Trimming Tips from the Tree Care Experts at Tree Tech

Spring is a good time to start trimming and pruning to give your trees and shrubs and good healthy start for the summer season. Here are a few helpful tree trimming tips from the certified arborists at Tree Tech. Trimming & Pruning Basics: Prune to thin out  old, overgrown shrubs Trim trees and shrubs damaged [...]

Detecting and Treating Winter Moth in Early Spring

The winter moth is appropriately named, as adult moths are generally active from November through January. Early detection of Winter Moth is difficult, as the first instar larvae begin feeding while the pre-formed leaf is still in the bud. The first symptoms will be visible only after buds break and leaves unfurl, revealing small feeding [...]

What You Need to Know About Safe & Proper Tree Removal

Sometimes the decision to remove a tree is an obvious one, and sometimes a tree can be treated or trimmed to avoid having it removed. Tree removal should be a last resort and the arborists at Tree Tech are trained to identify when this is absolutely necessary.  In the event tree removal is necessary, Tree Tech’s experienced personnel will [...]

Planting Trees and Shrubs to Enhance Curb Appeal

Once winter is here and the leaves are all off the trees, your house is suddenly more exposed than ever. Winter is a time when curb appeal is hard to come by. But it doesn’t have to be that way if you plant the right trees and shrubs with curb appeal in mind. You might [...]

Tree Tech Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award for 3rd Consecutive Year

Tree Tech Inc., a leading provider of commercial and residential tree services throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers. [...]