Before you hire a tree care professional to prune or remove trees or spray for insects and diseases, check first to make sure they are certified arborists, able to skillfully perform the tasks at hand. A certified arborist provides expert knowledge in many areas. Here are just a few of those:
•             Comprehensive tree and shrub [...]

Although it’s tempting to desire, a completely insect free yard would not be normal or healthy for your landscape!  A variety of microorganisms, pests, and insects are necessary for the balance of nature and overall tree health.  The key, is knowing when the naturally occurring insects and diseases begin to cause problems for your trees. [...]

Do your hemlocks have a grayish appearance?  Are they dropping needles, especially on the interior of the branches?  Then, you may have an infestation of hemlock woolly adelgid. 
The hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae), native to Asia, is a small, aphidlike insect that threatens tree health and sustainability of the Eastern hemlock and Carolina hemlock in [...]

With hurricane season upon us, it is more important than ever to consider preparing your trees to withstand the rush of Mother Nature’s storms.  Fallen and damaged trees can cost homeowners a bundle as well as create a mess on your property!  Tree Tech is always there to assist with storm clean up, but we’d [...]

According to Horticulture Weekly, around 2,000 trees will be felled and replaced with 10,000 new conifers next winter in Bourne Wood near Farnham, Surrey, which doubled as Sherwood Forest for the film Robin Hood.
“Replanting is vital for sustainable forestry and in helping to combat climate change,” said a representative for the Forestry Commission, which owns [...]

At Tree Tech, we pride ourselves on being one of Southern New England’s most respected and dedicated residential and commercial tree service companies.  Our dedication to the caring and preserving of trees is never more evident than on that special day set aside for recognizing the importance of our wonderful trees, Arbor Day. 
For the last [...]

Tree problems are often worse in winter. Maintaining good tree health is vital to the life of your trees. This season, winter throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island has been especially challenging.  Extreme cold temperatures, ice and snow can take their toll on trees and shrubs. Proper tree care and maintenance can make a difference between [...]