Storm Safety
What To Do If A Tree Starts Leaning After A Storm
Immediate safety steps, when to stay clear, and the warning signs that mean the root plate may be failing.
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Tree Advice From A Crew That Actually Cares
Homeowners call us when they are worried about safety, cost, mess, or whether work even needs to be done. This page is our honest answer to the questions we hear most around Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Pickering, and the rest of Durham Region.
Why We Wrote This
Helpful First, Salesy Never
Most homeowners do not need a lecture. They need a straight answer from someone who has actually stood under the tree, looked at the crack, checked the lean, or explained why a removal quote costs what it does.
That is what Our Trees is for. If a tree is okay, we will say so. If it needs work soon, we will explain why clearly and respectfully. These articles are written to make people feel more confident about their property, not more anxious.
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"They explained what was urgent, what could wait, and what did not need to be touched at all. That honesty is why we called them back."
Featured Reads
10 Helpful Posts For Homeowners
Clear answers, realistic examples, and practical next steps from a local crew that genuinely wants your trees and property to be safe.
Pruning Guide
5 Signs Your Maple Needs Pruning Before Summer
How to spot rubbing limbs, crowded growth, deadwood, and roofline clearance problems before they become bigger issues.
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Costs Explained
What It Really Costs To Remove A Large Backyard Tree
The factors that change pricing most: access, rigging, crane use, haul-away, stump work, and cleanup expectations.
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Tree Health
Should You Remove An Ash Tree Or Can It Still Be Saved?
What homeowners can look for before deciding whether treatment, monitoring, or removal is the safer investment.
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Damage Signs
When A Crack In The Trunk Is Just Cosmetic And When It Is Not
Vertical cracks, seam splits, bark loss, and what changes the urgency from “keep an eye on it” to “call today.”
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Tree Planting
How Much Water Does A Newly Planted Tree Actually Need?
A realistic watering schedule for the first year, plus the mistakes that drown roots or leave new trees struggling.
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Property Concerns
Are Tree Roots Really Threatening Your Driveway Or Foundation?
When roots are the cause, when they are being blamed unfairly, and what low-damage solutions are available.
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Roof Clearance
What Dead Branches Over Your Roof Usually Mean
Why deadwood shows up, what it says about the rest of the canopy, and how quickly a homeowner should act.
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Before We Arrive
How To Prepare Your Yard Before A Tree Crew Shows Up
A simple checklist that helps the job go faster while keeping gates, gardens, vehicles, pets, and neighbors protected.
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Seasonal Advice
Winter Pruning Vs Spring Pruning In Durham Region
Why timing matters, what species respond best to each season, and when waiting a few months is the smarter choice.
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