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Keep up with the latest News at Cohen & Master as well as hear from our very own C&M Professionals in Climbers Corner.
Planting the way for the next generation
On Sunday, October 16, 2021, the Nikibii Dawadinna Giigwag Indigenous Youth Access Program convened a large community gathering to honour the planting of a 3-metre Eastern White Pine at [...]
Curling, Damaged Leaves on Your Japanese Maple? Time to give that soil a makeover!
If you have dry, curling leaves on your Japanese Maple, the likely culprit is weak roots due to water availability. The soils may be too dry but more often than [...]
Is it Time to Call an Arborist?
There are lots of ways you can take care of your trees on your own - watering, mulching, monitoring - this can all make a huge difference in the health [...]
Box Tree Moth is HERE – Protect your Boxwoods!
Boxwoods are beautiful plants that add character and value to any landscape. Unfortunately, in recent years, we’ve seen the arrival of a pest that finds boxwoods too delicious to resist, [...]
Treat your trees like FAM this Spring
Treat your tree like FAM this spring! F - Feed A - Aerate M- Maintain FEED Make sure your tree has access to the nutrients it needs to grow strong [...]
Give your trees some TLC this Winter
Just because your trees are sleeping, doesn’t mean they don’t need some TLC. Here are some important treatments your trees need in winter to ensure they get a healthy start [...]
Welcome Bruce Tree to The C&M Team!
Cohen & Master is very pleased to announce that Bruce Tree has joined the Cohen & Master Team. Bruce Tree has been a leader in the field of arboriculture for [...]
It’s Time for your 2020 Fall Health Check!
Fall is here and it’s time for your tree’s annual Health Check! Our Fall Health Checks ensure that your trees are ready to take on whatever winter throws at them, [...]
Build a Tree Maintenance Plan
Fall is here and your tree’s foliage is about to be the star of your landscape! Keep your trees looking their best with some fresh pruning and a custom maintenance [...]
Case Study: Ravine Stewardship and Restoration
Toronto’s Ravine System is one of the city’s most important and special ecological systems, and is the foundation of our Natural Heritage system. If your property is located on ravine [...]
3 Ways to Protect Your Tree From Summer Drought
We’re fully into summer now and you might have noticed that your trees are feeling the heat! City soils make access to water hard enough on our trees without the [...]
DO’S and DON’TS of Basic Tree Care
Our outdoor spaces are more important than ever. Follow these tips to keep your trees healthy this spring. If you have any questions about your trees, or if you'd like [...]
The 3 things roots need to make a safe and healthy tree
As your trees kick it into high gear this growing season, we want to make sure that they have the tools they need to be healthy, stable and safe. To [...]
Your 2020 Plant Health Forecast
2020 Plant Health Forecast Last Spring/Summer Cold & Wet Spring, created ideal conditions for fungi in the summer months - Mainly Anthracnose & Fire Blight Lots of defoliating pests [...]
3 Winter Treatments Your Trees Need NOW
Contact your Arborist today! Be Good to Your Trees!
3 Reasons You Should Prune Your Tree This Winter
During the winter months, your trees are probably the last thing on your mind. However, winter can be a great time to get your trees trimmed up. Here are 3 [...]
White Pine Planting – Truth & Reconciliation Ceremonial Tree Planting at University of Toronto
On Monday, we had the great privilege of assisting the University of Toronto with a very important tree planting initiative. The tree, an Eastern White Pine, was planted as part [...]
Time for your 2019 Fall Health Check!
Autumn has arrived! It’s a beautiful time of year for our trees! As we enter fall and your trees prepare for their long winter naps, it’s the perfect time [...]
What’s Going on Inside Your Tree? Sonic Tomography can Help you Find out!
An integral part of tree care is monitoring your tree regularly for defects, cracks, cavities or decay. While some of these can be seen from the ground or by having [...]
What to do When one of These Common Summer Pests Infests Your Tree
Oh no! What’s that on your tree? Creepy crawlies eating your leaves? We’ve seen elevated levels of pest infestations all across the city this summer. Some common pests that you [...]
3 Ways to Improve Your Soil this Summer
There are many amazing benefits to living in a city, but the city life can be hard on your trees. Urban soils are very compacted - they have to deal [...]
Summer is Here – Are Your Trees Healthy, Safe, and Beautiful?
Summer is here! It’s a great time to get outside and enjoy your trees. However, this season can also be tough. Storms, droughts, and pests, can put a lot of [...]
Tips for Picking the Right Tree for YOUR Property
Planting season is here! Planting a tree is a great way to add value to your property, PLUS trees are great for combating climate change by keeping the air clean [...]
Biochar – Superhero for Your Soil & The Planet!
BioChar is a carbonized biomass (like wood chips). The transformation is achieved through a process of restricted oxygen, controlled temperatures and high pressure. BioChar is a great tool for [...]