Tree School

Arbor Plant Health Care takes pride in caring for trees and shrubs. We have complied literature written by Arbor Plant Health Care staff over the years about the care of trees. Click through the article links below to learn more about arboriculture.




Recognizing Tree Hazards

Posted: Dec 23rd, 2006 By Arbor Plant Health Care - Halifax and Dartmouth Tree Pruning & Removal Services.

Trees provide great benefits to our property and communities. However trees can become liabilities if they fall and can potentially injure people or property. Proper tree care can make a property safer and help extend the life of the tree.

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This article was written by an Arbor Plant Health Care, ISA certified, tree care specialist from Nova Scotia. Arbor Plant Health care has certified and consulting arborist to service the HRM, Halifax, Dartmouth, Timberlea, Tantallon, Truro, Bedford, Hammonds Plains, and surrounding areas.

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Storm Proofing Trees

Posted: Dec 23rd, 2006 By Arbor Plant Health Care - Halifax and Dartmouth Tree Pruning & Removal Services.

Why should we trim trees in our landscape? This article explains why you should hire a certified Nova Scotia arborist to trim and prune trees on your property to ensure they live a health and long life.

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This article was written by an Arbor Plant Health Care, ISA certified, tree care specialist from Nova Scotia. Arbor Plant Health care has certified and consulting arborist to service the HRM, Halifax, Dartmouth, Timberlea, Tantallon, Truro, Bedford, Hammonds Plains, and surrounding areas.

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Tree Fertilization

Posted: Dec 23rd, 2006 By Arbor Plant Health Care - Halifax and Dartmouth Tree Pruning & Removal Services.

Arbor Plant Health Care’s certified Arborists have complied a complete guide to fertilization for trees in the HRM, Halifax, Dartmouth, and surrounding communities.

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This article was written by an Arbor Plant Health Care, ISA certified, tree care specialist from Nova Scotia. Arbor Plant Health care has certified and consulting arborist to service the HRM, Halifax, Dartmouth, Timberlea, Tantallon, Truro, Bedford, Hammonds Plains, and surrounding areas.

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Trees Add Value To Your Property

Posted: Dec 23rd, 2006 By Arbor Plant Health Care - Halifax and Dartmouth Tree Pruning & Removal Services.

When it comes to real estate values, curb appeal is paramount. Nothing affects your home’s curb appeal more than the landscaping that surrounds it. See our list of how trees can affect real estate below.

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This article was written by an Arbor Plant Health Care, ISA certified, tree care specialist from Nova Scotia. Arbor Plant Health care has certified and consulting arborist to service the HRM, Halifax, Dartmouth, Timberlea, Tantallon, Truro, Bedford, Hammonds Plains, and surrounding areas.

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Why Leaves Change Color

Posted: Dec 23rd, 2006 By Arbor Plant Health Care - Halifax and Dartmouth Tree Pruning & Removal Services.

Nova Scotia Arborist on Why Leaves Change Color

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This article was written by an Arbor Plant Health Care, ISA certified, tree care specialist from Nova Scotia. Arbor Plant Health care has certified and consulting arborist to service the HRM, Halifax, Dartmouth, Timberlea, Tantallon, Truro, Bedford, Hammonds Plains, and surrounding areas.

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Winter Tree Pruning

Posted: Dec 23rd, 2006 By Arbor Plant Health Care - Halifax and Dartmouth Tree Pruning & Removal Services.

Often we do not think about pruning our trees in the winter. Trees are the last thing on our mind. It is a cold time of year with short days and we spend less time in the yard. However winter can be the most advantageous time of year to prune large shade trees and ornamental trees.

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This article was written by an Arbor Plant Health Care, ISA certified, tree care specialist from Nova Scotia. Arbor Plant Health care has certified and consulting arborist to service the HRM, Halifax, Dartmouth, Timberlea, Tantallon, Truro, Bedford, Hammonds Plains, and surrounding areas.

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Training Young Trees

Posted: Dec 23rd, 2006 By Arbor Plant Health Care - Halifax and Dartmouth Tree Pruning & Removal Services.

It is best to start training pruning as early in a trees life time as possible. However a tree should be planted three years in the landscape before any training pruning takes place. The dormant season is the best time to train young trees, unless you are only removing dead, dying, or diseased branches.

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This article was written by an Arbor Plant Health Care, ISA certified, tree care specialist from Nova Scotia. Arbor Plant Health care has certified and consulting arborist to service the HRM, Halifax, Dartmouth, Timberlea, Tantallon, Truro, Bedford, Hammonds Plains, and surrounding areas.

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Tree Calendar of Care

Posted: Jan 23rd, 2007 By Arbor Plant Health Care - Halifax and Dartmouth Tree Pruning & Removal Services.

Arbor Plant Health Care presents the Calendar of Care. It is designed to help clients think about certain aspects of tree and plant care at different times of the year as appropriate.

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This article was written by an Arbor Plant Health Care, ISA certified, tree care specialist from Nova Scotia. Arbor Plant Health care has certified and consulting arborist to service the HRM, Halifax, Dartmouth, Timberlea, Tantallon, Truro, Bedford, Hammonds Plains, and surrounding areas.

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Air Spade

Posted: Jan 2nd, 2010 By admin - Halifax and Dartmouth Tree Pruning & Removal Services.

Arbor Plant Health Care arborists are trained professionals in Air Spade use. Call us today for a consultation.

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This article was written by an Arbor Plant Health Care, ISA certified, tree care specialist from Nova Scotia. Arbor Plant Health care has certified and consulting arborist to service the HRM, Halifax, Dartmouth, Timberlea, Tantallon, Truro, Bedford, Hammonds Plains, and surrounding areas.

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