Category Archives: Pennsylvania Specific
Should You Plant Trees In Summer?
Our PSA on planting trees in the summer: At Cutting Edge Tree Professionals, we recommend not planting trees in the summertime, but waiting till early to mid-fall to plant in Pennsylvania. We all know Pennsylvania is a state with four distinct seasons. In the northeast, those seasons each bring unique qualities for nature, wildlife, and […]
The Best Flowering Trees to Plant in Pennsylvania
Trees are important to yards and properties for lots of reasons. In an article we posted this past fall, we mentioned two ways that trees can save you money. Beyond the financial benefits for planting trees, there are also aesthetic and environmental benefits. We’ve come up with a list for you of the best flowering […]
Hot Topic Pests This Year
This year is what scientists are calling a season for the 17-year cicada. It has been 17 years since the last influx of cicadas coming above ground. This spring they are expected to arrive in greater numbers- billions possibly a trillion- than past years. This is a hot button topic for tree owners and farmers. […]
Precautions for Winter
As we all gear up for winter, there are a number of considerations for tree care to take in order to make sure that they stay in the best condition possible. From the elements to animals, damage is to be expected. Unless precautions are taken. At Cutting Edge Tree Professionals, we’re here to share our […]
Two Ways Trees Can Save You Money
We all know money doesn’t grow on trees, but that doesn’t have to stop us from utilizing trees to our monetary advantage. At Cutting Edge Tree Professionals we care about trees primarily because we believe we are called to be good stewards of creation, helping not hurting our environments. But we also recognize other monetary […]
The Spotted Lantern Fly – Why to be Aware
A Spotted Lantern Fly is an invasive insect to Pennsylvania and after the summer months grows into maturity. By the fall season, the fly begins to swarm trees and lay its eggs. It was discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has since spread throughout the state. The fly being one that swarms with others, can […]
Tree Root Damage – What You Can Do
We still have a couple of more weeks of mowing weather this year and at Cutting Edge Tree professionals we wanted to point out the importance of tree care when the roots protrude from the ground. This is something specially to look out for when we’re trying to do a simple thing—take care of our […]
Caring for Our State Tree
Our Pennsylvania state tree, the Eastern Hemlock, is a proud and stately tree. You can spot it by the cone shape and soft feel of the needles. At Cutting Edge Tree Professionals, we are proud to serve our home state of Pennsylvania with our tree care work. That means addressing the issues and pests […]