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What Research Says About the Shyness Crown
You’ve probably seen photos or aerial footage in movies of crown shyness, but may have never really known what it is or why it is. Maybe you’ve even walked through a forest where light hits the ground between each tree easily where crown shyness has taken over the trees above you, and still maybe never […]
Topping is for Ice Cream Not Trees
Tree topping is not considered a viable practice for tree care according to current industry standards. This controversial topic in past years sparked debate, but now quality arborists know there are many alternatives to tree topping. At Cutting Edge Tree Professionals, we inform property owners on all things related to proper tree care and maintenance, […]
This Will Change How You Look At Memorial Trees Forever
This month, as a country we get to celebrate Memorial Day. Since May is an important month, we wanted to bring your attention to the awesome trend of planting a Memorial tree in honor of loved ones. Memorial trees are also known as Remembrance trees. They are a beautiful way to recycle the body of […]
4 Creative Ideas to Have Fun with Trees
One of the best things about trees is that we get to have fun with them! This short article gives you four creative ideas for things that you can do with tees in your backyard. Use these as ways to surprise your kids, or to get your grand-kids outside helping you to make a fun […]
What is a “Feature Tree” and why you might want one for your yard!
Trees are functional by nature. Trees provide fruits and food, homes for critters and birds, and they recycle the air that we breathe. But trees are more than functional, they are also naturally beautiful. Planting a Feature Tree in your yard is one way to scale the natural beauty of trees, while adding value to […]
9 Fence Companies in Centre County You Want to Know About
We talk a lot about protecting your yard and property at Cutting Edge Tree Professionals. One important piece of your property is the fence that keeps pets or children in and safe. Fences also add a clear boundary for your yard to stay protected and private. A final big reason for getting a fence is […]
Four Easy Steps to Your Springtime Yard and Plant Healthcare Check
At Cutting Edge Tree Professionals, we want to keep our readers up to date on the tree and plant health care services that we offer; that way you’ll never miss out! As spring time is already here, we have come up with a short list to help make your springtime yard and plant heath check […]
We are hiring!
Did you hear that we are hiring!? This could be good news for you or someone you know, so pass the post on to your friends and family who are in the tree care industry. Work for us and we’ll give you more than a job. We’ll give you a career, the opportunity to excel […]
Tree Rings: What do they really tell us?
Maybe you’ve heard that the number of rings a tree has is how old the tree is, but what else can tree rings tell us about trees? This short post gives a breakdown of tree bark and tree rings. Besides age of trees, we can also learn about climate, weather, diseases or invasive species and […]
Pay Attention to the Signs
A recycled post from last year, but important enough to re-share. Just like your body gives off “tells” if it is sick (extra tired, start to get sneezy, start to feel run-down), trees also give off signs when they need care. Don’t just take our word for when your trees need trimming or treatment, watch […]