Journal
Put the Forest back in your Trees!
Help your trees stay healthy! Our urban trees don’t have the pleasure of growing in their natural environment – the forest. The urban environment places significant stress on our trees which are forced to grow in poor and compacted soils with reduced water infiltration and root damage. However, with the help of a professional arborist it’s possible to mitigate…
Read MoreAnother ISA Certified Arborist on the LTE Team!
We would like to congratulate Matt Thornton, Logan Tree Experts’ Foreman, on receiving his International Society of Arboriculture Arborist Certification! This Certification shows his on-going dedication and knowledge to the trees around us and how to work in them safely and efficiently. Way to go Matt! Why hire an arborist? Click here to learn more. Logan Tree Experts…
Read MoreLet us Save your Ash Trees!
The Emerald Ash Borer has been killing Ash trees across North America since 2002 and has now surrounded the Peterborough area. What can you do? Call Logan Tree Experts to have your ash trees injected with TreeAzin. TreeAzin, a systemic insecticide, is an effective product for EAB control approved for use in Ontario and Quebec. TreeAzin can prevent…
Read MoreTree Cable and Bracing – A Case Study
Logan Tree Experts was recently contacted about a Red Maple with a large vertical seam between its two main stems which was gradually separating further. The client hoped to keep the tree as it is a key landscape focal point and provides shades over their deck. It was decided that a four pronged plan would be…
Read MoreThe Leaf-let – Spring 2014
Published March 2014 2013 – Year in Review Looking back at 2013, we saw Logan Tree Experts (LTE) continue to grow and expand its services. We were proud to be one of only two local companies offering TreeAzin treatments to combat the upcoming Emerald Ash Borer infestation (see EAB article). By far, 2013 was preoccupied…
Read MoreMatt Logan featured in arborist documentary
Take a peak into the world of an Arborist by watching this trailer of a documentary that’s coming soon. It just happens to feature our very own, Matt Logan! Click here to view the trailer of the documentary ->http://vimeo.com/60388487
Read MoreTree Removal Video
No more coffee for the Logan Tree Experts Crew! This is one efficient tree removal performed by Matt Logan and Matt Thornton with ground support by Eric McKay. Thanks to Gary (our client) for providing us with this great video! This removal was completed using advanced rigging techniques and procedures to complete a safe and efficient tree removal.…
Read MoreHire an Expert – What Kills Tree Care DIY’ers
The mandate at Logan Tree Experts is “safety first” followed by quality and efficiency. It is very sad to hear the statistics for DIY tree care fatalities recently released by the Tree Care Industry Association. This is proof that performing tree care without professional training can be fatal. Please, hire an Expert! Click here to view the article. …
Read MoreThe Consequences of Changing Grade
Altering the soil level or changing the grade around trees can have negative consequences. This oak tree blew over in a recent storm and is an example of damage caused to the roots by raising the grade. When the soil is raised the tree’s absorbent roots are no longer at the surface of the soil…
Read MoreLion-tailing- Why it’s wrong and how to fix it
What is it? The over-pruning of a tree by removing the majority of the interior branches leaving only the terminal leaves (like the tuff of the lion’s tail.) Why is it wrong? reduces the trees food supply by removing a large percentage of the leaves used for photosynthesis the over pruning causes a stress reaction…
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