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ArborGain – A Team of Superheroes for your Soil!
In order for trees to grow and stay healthy, they need to have a healthy environment. In cities like Toronto, the soils that our trees live in are often compacted [...]
Mycorrhizae & Tree Roots – Best Friends Forever!
We all know that trees have extensive root systems that stretch throughout the ground and deep into the soil, and that they’re used for bringing water and nutrients up into [...]
Keep Your Trees Hydrated This Summer
We’ve been experiencing quite a heat-wave this summer! Just as you take care to keep yourself cool and hydrated during the summer months, you should be actively involved in keeping [...]
Case Study – Aphidoletes for Aphid Control
Summer is quickly approaching and our trees are in full swing. Unfortunately, their beautiful foliage is a very tasty tree for a number of leaf-eating and sap-sucking pests. Some of [...]
Maintain & Diagnose Your Trees This Summer
Summer is almost here! Our gardens are now in full swing, and the beauty of our trees and shrubs is on full display. Now is the time to make sure [...]
Feed Your Tree!
One challenge that a city environment poses to trees is that it tends to amplify weather extremes. Without the protection of a forest environment, trees are more directly exposed to [...]
Adopt a New Tree Into Your Family This Spring!
According to an ancient Chinese proverb, the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, and the second best time is now. More than ever, we understand [...]
Leaf-Eating Caterpillars – What to Look For and How to Manage Infestation
Last year, we saw a large-scale infestation of various types of defoliating caterpillars throughout the city - mainly in the west end of Toronto, and into Mississauga. It’s likely that [...]
Working With a Landscape Designer
Working With A Landscape Designer Are you ready to hire a landscape designer and start your property design and installation process? Are you not sure of how and when to [...]
Case Study – Aeration Tubes and Tree Root Growth
One of the biggest contributors to tree stress and health issues is soil compaction. In the city especially, foot traffic, construction, and vehicle traffic, all contribute to a lack of [...]
Symbol of Hope – Survivor Trees
Trees are resilient. They have been on earth for hundreds of millions of years and always seem to find a way to adapt and thrive in their environments. It is [...]
Managing Salt Damage to Your Plants
Spring is officially here, but our trees and shrubs may continue to be affected by our city’s winter ice management practices. Cities use thousands of tons of salt to combat [...]
Can Trees and People Co-Exist in the City? We Think So!
Sometimes when old houses and old trees come together, issues like that of the 300-year-old oak tree and the house foundation arise. Tree roots themselves are not the cause of [...]
Groom Your Trees!
Regular maintenance, such as tree pruning, is important to protect your trees from injury and decline, while keeping them looking their best. We recommended having your trees on a regular [...]
Take Your Tree for a Walk!
No, we don’t mean literally. However, there are ways to allow your trees to “stretch their legs,” so to speak. Tree roots need oxygen in order to spread and [...]
Trees in Mythology
For hundreds of thousands of years, people have been fascinated by trees and felt a strong connection to them. Trees have played a role in mythology, legend, religion and [...]
FORCING BRANCHES FOR BEAUTIFUL INDOOR WINTER BLOOMS
The steps to force branches from spring flowering trees and shrubs are surprisingly simple and easy to follow. Forcing is the technique of creating an indoor environment that simulates [...]
Forcing Branches for Beautiful Indoor Winter Blooms
The steps to force branches from spring flowering trees and shrubs are surprisingly simple and easy to follow. Forcing is the technique of creating an indoor environment that simulates spring [...]
Find Cohen & Master at the National Home Show!
Cohen & Master are excited to be participating in this year's National Home Show, co-located with Canada Blooms! The Home Show is being held at the Enercare Centre at 100 [...]
Be Good To Your Trees This Spring!
Trees are remarkable living organisms that give humans the necessities of life and awe-inspiring natural beauty. It’s time for us to return the favour. Trees in cities need [...]
2018 Landscape Design Trends and Tips
2018 is shaping up to be another fabulous year for creating enjoyable outdoor property spaces. A professionally designed beautiful and relaxing space can improve the quality of your life. Landscaping [...]
Protect Your Plants from De-Icing Salts This Winter
Winter is coming! This means snow, and ice and the inevitable de-icing salts to keep our roadways and sidewalks slip-free. This salt ends up in the soil of our front [...]
Aeration Tubes & Urban Soils
Tree health hinges on healthy and productive roots. Tree roots require active, well structured soils in order to receive what they need. Tree roots needs two things: Oxygen Water Water [...]
Are your trees storm-ready?
Recently, a storm burst resulted in a fair amount of tree failure throughout the city. When trees break apart in our city, there is nearly always a resulting consequence [...]