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WHEN TO PRUNE
Basic Timelines Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified Arborist, PR4600A In tracking the views on my various blog posts – the most popular...


BENEFICIAL INSECTS – Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder
Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified Arborist, PR4600A Diagnostics and a full understanding of insects knowing whether they are...


CRACKS IN YOUR TREE TELL A STORY
Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified Arborist, PR4600A Cracks are one of the most important indicators of structural weakness in a tree....

Mower Blight and other Man-Made Injuries to Trees
Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified Arborist, PR4600A A tree is made up of a complex system that includes several layers: Bark (outer...


DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG
Preventing Tree Damage during Construction or Landscape Renovation Projects Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified Arborist, PR4600A All too...

WHAT ARE MY TREES WORTH?
WE CAN TELL YOU Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified Arborist PR-4600A It is no secret that homes with established trees are more...


BLOOMS ANNOUNCE SPRING IS HERE
Fragrant and Colorful Maureen Sexsmtih-West ISA Certifed Arborist, PR4600A One can’t help but notice the beautiful display of trees in...

Make the Japanese Gardens a Destination this summer
NIKKA YUKO JAPANESE GARDEN OPEN Saturday, May 11, 2013 “Established during Canada’s Centennial in 1967, Nikka Yuko was built to recognize...


HOW TO PLANT A TREE
Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified Arborist, PR4600A With all the trees and shrubs arriving at the garden centres throughout the region,...


Evergreen Acres Tree Farm
Larger Trees, Locally Grown Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified Arborist, PR4600A If you are looking for balled and burlap locally...


Show Your Support for Great Community Cause
Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified Arborist, PR4600A If you are business owner or resident, and want to help them achieve their goals,...


Backyard Composting – Giving new life to old potato peels
RECYCLE AND REAP THE BENEFITS Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified Arborist, PR4600A Compost serves a multitude of purposes: Enriches...
HORT SOCIETY HOSTING TOURS AND PLANT SALES
Great Events to add to your Calendars Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified Arborist, PR4600A The Annual Horticultural Society Plant...


Pruning of Elms Banned until October 1st
Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified Arborist, PR4600A Just a friendly reminder that the pruning ban for Elms is now in place. In the...


BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF PESTS
TRUNK INJECTIONS – SAFE AND EFFECTIVE Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified Arborist, PR4600A Insects can be quite damaging not to...


Spring is in the Air
The warm weather of the past few days has definitely begun to warm the soil. I have noticed crocus and tulips bursting from the earth...
SAFE PESTICIDE DISPOSAL
Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified Arborist, PR4600A As the weather changes from winter to spring, it is a great idea to check out your...
IS THAT A PROHIBITED PLANT?
Maureen Sexsmith-Wests ISA Certified Arborist, PR4600A When we purchased a home a few years back, the yard had been neglected. It was...
Upcoming Garden Events, Speakers, etc.
Lethbridge Hort Society Events you May want to Take In During Their Monthly meetings at the Public Library, 7 pm: March 25 Dennis...


Lethbridge Home and Garden Show
JOIN ME FOR TWO INFORMATIVE TALKS Friday, March 15th at 4 pm and Saturday, March 15th at noon Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified...
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