Cutting Edge Tree Professionals Blog
Oak Wilt: The sign that it’s time to see a plant doctor
Oak trees and humans have a lot in common when it comes to their health. We both drink clean water, eat nutrient rich foods, and take vitamins. Why? This is our attempt to be proactive on our well-being. It gives us the most favorable chances of not catching illnesses...
One thing that can limit the growth of urban and community trees
Soil compaction: How it happens Soils are composed of individual particles (sand, silt, and clay) and aggregates or clumps of particles. Between these soil particles and aggregates are spaces or pores. These “pore spaces” hold air and water. Large-sized soil pore...
The Beginner’s Guide to Tree Responsibility
A beginner’s guide to understanding tree responsibility! Did you know can save yourself time, money and relationships in the long run by understanding now which trees on and along your property are your responsibility or not? Not every tree near and crossing your...
Summer Considerations for Spongy Moth
[siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Media_Image"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Media_Image"][/siteorigin_widget]What should you be doing? This has been another year of significantly high Lymantria dispar, or spongy moth (formerly “gypsy...
Why Teams Matter Most
Repurposing an old post for our readers for a month on teamwork. Our motto at Cutting Edge Tree Professionals is to redefine the boundaries of excellence through tree services and plant health care solutions. Part of how we do that is to serve people throughout the...
Welcome To The Team!
Dave is currently a sales and consulting representative with Cutting Edge Tree Professionals located in Pleasant Gap, Centre County Pennsylvania. His primary responsibilities include establishing and maintaining relationships with customers and assisting them with...
What Research Says About the Shyness Crown
You’ve probably seen photos or aerial footage in movies of crown shyness in trees, 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...
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...
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...