How to best care for your trees, shrubs, and other greenery. Learn from our tree care specialists serving the Columbia Valley including Invermere and Golden, BC.
Enjoy the Beauty of Fall! Its time to prepare your trees for autumn and the cold harsh winter weather.
You’ll soon witness a spectacular sight throughout the region – the slow, beautiful change of green foliage to vibrant oranges, yellows, and reds. The vibrant green we’ve enjoyed throughout spring and summer is thanks to chlorophyll, the pigment key to photosynthesis.
Read MoreA tree inspection identifies possible issues, including hazards, that can help you address your trees' health, safety, and beauty.
Consider all the aspects of your life that require an inspection or regular checkup: your health, your vehicle, your home, your teeth, your favourite restaurant. Regular checkups are vital to helping prevent potential problems or dangers that could at best be costly to repair or cause irreparable damage, injury, or even the unthinkable. This applies to the trees on your property, too.
Read MoreA small investment of time and money now benefits long-term – saving you time, stress, and money in the long run.
You know the old saying, “An ounce of prevention…”? Or, maybe, “An apple a day…”? These oh-so-familiar statements can apply to so many areas of our lives, including how we maintain the surroundings of our homes.
Read MoreWe are often asked how we calculate pricing for stump grinding services. The short answer is it depends on a few factors; stump size, location, species, ground type (ie. rocky ground and steep slopes), surface roots and level of cleanup can affect the pricing. We have a basic formula taking into account a cost per linear inch which can give a rough idea of costs without needing a site visit.
Read MoreTrees enhance your home, property, and your life! They deserve the help of a professional tree service.
Read MoreFor the past many years, one of the biggest threats to the health of Columbia Valley forests has been the Douglas Fir Bark Beetle.
Bark beetles attack trees under strain, during periods of drought, for instance, and bore holes in the bark of the stressed trees. Where a healthy tree can fend off the attack by oozing pitch into the holes to force the beetle out, the drought-stressed tree cannot produce an adequate amount of pitch to fight off the little devils.
Read MoreAs we look forward to 2022, we thank you for your ongoing support – choosing Greenleaf Tree Services, Ltd.
Read MoreCaring for your trees during the dormant – winter – season provides lasting benefits all year long
When we talk about the dormant season, we’re referring to the period of rest where trees enter a phase of inactivity and stop growing. During the weeks leading up and into early winter, they shed their leaves to economize and conserve resources – save them for their brilliant re-emergence in the spring!
So, as we make our way into November, with winter in the air and the dormant season for trees and shrubs just around the corner – it’s the perfect time to prune!
Read MoreFireSmart doesn't end with summer! Fall and winter is the ideal time to FireSmart your yard.
FireSmart doesn't end with summer! Fall and winter is the ideal time to tackle FireSmart yard projects.
As we say goodbye to summer and a wildfire season that saw draw-dropping temperatures with bone-dry landscapes and the most active wildfire season on record, wildfire preparedness has never been more important.
Don’t wait for summer and another wildfire season to prepare. This is a great time to take the required measures to ensure your property is protected.
Read MoreThe best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. ~H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Autumn is in the air! The transition from a summer of record-breaking heat, easing into the peaceful cool and relative tranquillity of fall has begun. Now's the time to turn our attention to preparing our trees and shrubs for the inevitable cold weather.
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