To Mulch? Or not to Mulch?

Mulching is a technique for covering and protecting the root area of a tree.  This is very effective in trees that are young, as they are more susceptible to harm.

A big reason we encourage our clients to mulch is because it can reduce the water loss up to 30% !!!
It can also help control weeds, which steal nutrients that should be going to the tree.

If you really want to spice things up and give your tree some TLC, the best method is to add some compost to the soil around the base of the tree, and then cover that with mulch. 

When selecting a mulch we have a few tips to guide you:
-VARIETY! find a mulch that is a combination of many kinds of trees
-stay away from bagged mulch whenever you can, as most often it comes in plastic bags.
-use coarse wood chips, not sawdust.  Air cannot penetrate through sawdust, which promotes growth of fungi and mold.

Tree Maintenance

The best time to do trimming and pruning is in the winter when the tree is dormant.  This is not to say that you can't trim and prune in the spring and summer months.  But, if you would like to take advantage of this winter that just goes on and on... :)

In the next couple of months, as the snow begins to melt we encourage you to get outside and take a good look at your trees.  If you still have any lights left on them, we encourage you to take them off.  If you forget about them, it can girdle the growth.
Check for any broken branches, or dying branches.  These are often the first to come down in a storm, which can be hazardous.
If you wrapped your tree for the winter, it will shortly be time for that protective layer to come off.

If you have any questions about your tree, be sure to call our office at 519-954-5649

Too Much Snow?

YES!!!
DEFINITELY!!!
Even for us...
We have actually had to pause most of our tree service as we wait for some of the snow to melt.

We are still doing estimates and can give you advice about a tree in question.  However, tree service will resume as soon as possible.

We are looking forward to Spring and seeing the green grass again!

Introducing... The Lumberjacks

During the winter months we slow down on the tree service and start logging.

We go into wood lots and thin out the trees so that the healthier younger trees can grow better.

Depending on the species of trees, 5-10 acres could be worth 10,000-40,000$

If you are in a rural area and have a wood lot, contact us if you are interested in finding out value of thinning it out.

Hardwood For Sale

We hope you all have had a wonderful summer.  Nights are getting colder, and for those of you who burn wood inside now is the time to place your order.

We had a busy wood season last year, and we are already getting lots of orders for this year.  Please reserve your wood delivery.

The office is now taking orders at 519-954-5649.  Delivery time within 1-2 weeks.

WE ARE HIRING!!!

Hello,

We hope your July has been full of lots of sunny days outside.

We have been very busy cleaning up from the storm that hit our service area.

Recently we have decided we need to add a new team member, we are looking for a Skilled and Certified Climber/ Certified Chainsaw Operator.

Please email a Cover Letter and Resume to metzgerscustomlogging@hotmail.ca.
Attention that it is .ca and not .com

Another post on TRIMMING!

Trimming...
Yes, another post on trimming :)

Today we are trimming a soft maple tree at a residental address.  The reason for the trimming being done today, is so that a spruce tree growing close to the maple tree can get more sunlight.

We see this quite frequently, where a larger tree is blocking a younger tree from getting the light it needs.  This is solved quite easily, by giving the larger tree a generous trim, allowing the sunlight to then reach the smaller tree.

Smaller trees need a little bit more love that mature trees.  Watch for small trees on your property that may need some extra love and sunlight! :)