Cutting Edge Tree Professionals Blog
Don’t Let Vines Strangle Your Trees
Allowing vines to climb up trees is never a good idea. Vines like English ivy (Hedera helix), which start by covering the ground often end up quite literally “glueing” themselves to the trunks of trees as they climb. This can restrict tree diameter growth causing the...
How can a homeowner know if an arborist will prune a tree correctly?
Correct tree care pruning follows the American National Standards Institute or ANSI A300. Find out what this means for your trees.
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.