Cutting Edge Tree Professionals Blog
Tree Preservation Matters: How Community Action Saved Mount Nittany
How tree preservation starts at home. Be inspired by the community that took action and saved Mount Nittany.
What Does the Term “Tree Professional” Really Mean?
A “tree professional” is most accurately described as an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist. That individual is a highly trained specialist in the art and science of planting, caring for, and maintaining woody plants. These are the “doctors” of the tree world.
Why do some trees hang on to their leaves in winter?
As you spend the winter shoveling driveways, salting sidewalks, or just getting out and enjoying the winter weather, have you noticed that some deciduous trees hang on to old brown leaves while most are bare? Marcescence The term for trees retaining their leaves in...
Our Guide to Winter Apple Tree Pruning
As winter continues in Central Pennsylvania, our apple trees and other fruit trees stand bare against the cold. At first glance, it might seem like nothing is happening — no leaves, no flowers, no fruit. But this dormant season is actually one of the most important...
3 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree (Instead of Throwing It Away)
Learn three creative ways to repurpose or recycle your Christmas tree after the holidays, plus local Centre County and State College recycling options.
December–January Tree Care Checklist: How to Prepare Your Trees for Freezing Temperatures
Winter in Pennsylvania doesn’t just test your heating system — it tests your trees. Between freezing temperatures, snow loads, ice storms, and high winds, December through January is when tree problems quietly turn into expensive emergencies. The good news? A little...
Secure Competitive Tree Service Bids for Your HOA
Secure the best tree service bids for your HOA. Learn how to effectively bid on tree work, ensuring quality care for your community’s trees.
Fall Scenic Views in Pennsylvania: Top Hikes to Explore
A vibrant collage of fall scenic views in Pennsylvania, showcasing Central PA’s Ricketts Glen with sugar maples, Eastern PA’s Mt. Tammany with white oaks, and Western PA’s Minister Creek with hemlocks, all in glowing reds and golds. Cutting Edge Tree Professionals’ logo is overlaid, highlighting expert tree care for these stunning forests.
Guide to Eco-Friendly Fertilizers for PA Trees and Gardens in Fall
Eco-friendly fertilizers for PA matters in the fall to many people, particularly those involved in lawn care, gardening, or farming. Here’s why, based on available information and regional context: Why Fall Fertilization Matters in Pennsylvania Lawn Care: Fall is a...