Question 1

Why is regular tree maintenance important?

Accepted Answer

Regular maintenance every 3 to 5 years by a professional company is the best way to ensure trees are safe, balanced, clear, at the required height, and healthy, free from dead, diseased, interfering, harmful, broken, weak, poorly attached, or ingrown branches. It also prevents issues like suckers, water sprouts, and deadwood.

Question 2

What are some common tree diseases and insect problems?

Accepted Answer

Some significant issues include the emerald ash borer, Eutypella canker of maple, and black knot. The emerald ash borer is causing widespread ash tree loss. Eutypella canker and black knot spread via windborne spores and require prompt removal of affected trees to prevent propagation.

Question 3

What is the company's stance on tree cabling (haubanage)?

Accepted Answer

The company is skeptical about the effectiveness of cabling techniques, believing they rarely preserve the integrity of trees with structural problems. They offer to explain their reasoning upon contact.

Question 4

Does Services d’arbres Boucherville perform tree planting?

Accepted Answer

No, the company no longer performs tree planting. However, they will guide you in the process and help you choose the right species based on your priorities (flowers, leaves, fruit, shade, form, size, disease resistance, etc.). They recommend nurseries that offer better guarantees when they plant the trees they sell.

Question 5

What is involved in stump grinding (essouchage)?

Accepted Answer

Stump grinding involves using a machine with a rotating disk to shred the stump and a few inches below ground level. The cost depends on the stump's diameter, depth, surface roots, tree species, and the presence of foreign objects. The resulting wood chips can be removed or spread, and surface roots may also be removed.

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