Question 1

Why is preventive pruning your best investment?

Accepted Answer

Preventive pruning allows us to anticipate the breakage of weak, dead, and diseased branches. It also allows us to clear nearby infrastructure to avoid damaging it. When you notice branches without leaves during the leafy season, hanging branches that could fall on cars or pedestrians, the appearance of mushrooms near the base of the tree or even higher up, or branches rubbing against the roof, windows, or balconies, pruning is essential. This way, your tree has a much better chance of not breaking during winds and remaining intact.

Question 2

Is there a good time to prune?

Accepted Answer

Generally, there isn't a best time to prune. We try to avoid pruning when the tree has no leaves because it's harder to assess the amount of dead wood. However, we can always address urgent problems caused by weather factors like ice and wind. For the best quality pruning, it's preferable to wait for the buds to open. Also, during the spring sap run, it's not recommended to prune as excessive sap flow could attract insects and fungal spores. A cut on a tree is an opening for fungi and insects, so quality cuts are essential for proper wound compartmentalization.

Question 3

What is the role of the pruner?

Accepted Answer

Pruners help trees integrate into the urban environment, ensuring the safety of nearby residents and their adaptation to limited spaces. They identify dead or dangerous branches that could cause damage or injuries and clear buildings, parking lots, and balconies with minimal harm to the tree. Pruners understand tree physiology and intervene safely and professionally.

Question 4

What is the role of the tree feller?

Accepted Answer

Tree fellers help trees integrate into the urban environment, ensuring the safety of nearby residents and their adaptation to limited spaces. They identify dead or dangerous branches that could cause damage or injuries and clear buildings, parking lots, and balconies with minimal harm to the tree. Tree fellers understand tree physiology and intervene safely and professionally.

Question 5

Do I need to have my tree felled?

Accepted Answer

It's not always easy to tell if a tree is in decline. Sometimes, physiological factors can be misleading. A tree with leaves and no dead wood can still be dangerous, and vice versa. Sometimes trees that seem to be in decline are just stressed, and the situation can be remedied. That's why it's important to have a specialist inspect your tree every 2 to 3 years or if you notice anything unusual. We have a resistograph to probe the tree's interior for hollow cavities and determine the percentage of healthy wood supporting the tree.

Question 6

What is TreeAzin?

Accepted Answer

TreeAzin is a bio-pesticide of natural origin, developed through a partnership between the Canadian Forest Service and BioForest Technologies. Its active ingredient, azadirachtin, is extracted from the seeds of the neem tree. It's used systemically, introduced directly into the trunk, and distributed through the tree's sap cycle. TreeAzin limits insect growth, inhibits reproduction, reduces appetite, and compromises egg and larval viability when ingested by Emerald Ash Borers.

Question 7

What are the advantages of the techniques used at Élagage MC for stump removal?

Accepted Answer

We use a stump grinder, which avoids chemical products, is effective for land redevelopment, and minimizes damage to the terrain. The wood chips and soil mixture resulting from grinding can be used as natural fertilizer. The grinding technique targets a specific work area, preserving the root systems of surrounding species and organic matter in the soil.

Question 8

What is included in our stump removal service?

Accepted Answer

Our services typically include collecting wood chips and backfilling the hole with quality planting soil. We recommend against using wood chips to fill the hole as they can acidify the soil and cause ground subsidence over time. We offer a turnkey service, allowing you to fully enjoy your land. We can also seed or add sod as per your preference.

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