While many of us are aware of the task we hire a professional tree company to complete, few know exactly what is going on in the process of completing these tasks. Ever wonder what tools an arborist is using on your property? Read on for a better understanding of...
New Insects: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and Elongate Hemlock Scale Two introduced insects are significantly impacting our state tree’s growth and survival, hemlock wooly adelgid and elongate hemlock scale. Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA, Adelges tsugae) is an aphid-like...
When your weekends consist of lounging in front of the fireplace, cozying up with a warm blanket, and watching holiday movies on marathon; don’t forget about the icon of the holiday season- trees. Winterization of trees should start now! It is essential to give trees...
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...
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...
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...
[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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...