The Importance of Proper Tree Maintenance in Edmonton

Why Proper Edmonton Tree Maintenance is Important

Edmonton is widely recognized for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant greenery and majestic trees. These trees add to the city's aesthetic charm and provide a host of environmental benefits. However, for trees to thrive and remain healthy, they require consistent care and maintenance.

Proper tree maintenance is crucial for Edmonton's urban forest's health, beauty, and sustainability. By recognizing trees' environmental, aesthetic, and economic benefits, residents can actively participate in maintaining and preserving this valuable natural resource. Through individual efforts and collective initiatives supported by the City of Edmonton, we can ensure that the city's trees continue to flourish, contributing to a greener and more vibrant cityscape for future generations.

Our Edmonton arborists at Trusty Tree Services will delve into the significance of proper tree maintenance in Edmonton, specifically focusing on tree care practices, the multitude of benefits it brings, and how Edmontonians can actively contribute to the well-being of their urban forest.

Understanding Tree Maintenance in Edmonton

Tree maintenance in Edmonton encompasses a range of practices that aim to ensure trees' health, vitality, and longevity in Alberta's unique climate and its diverse tree species. Understanding the specific requirements and best practices for tree maintenance in this context is crucial for preserving the urban forest and maximizing the benefits that trees provide.

Tree maintenance in Edmonton involves pruning, watering, fertilizing, disease management, and overall tree inspection. Overall, tree inspection is an essential part of tree maintenance, allowing for the early identification of any signs of disease, damage, or stress. Regular inspections by trained professionals help assess the overall health of trees, identify potential risks, and determine the appropriate course of action. Timely intervention can prevent further damage, mitigate safety hazards, and preserve the health and beauty of the urban forest.

Proper tree maintenance in Edmonton encompasses a range of practices to ensure trees' health, vitality, and longevity in the city's unique climate and diverse tree species. Activities such as pruning, watering, fertilizing, disease management, and regular tree inspection contribute to the overall well-being of the urban forest. By understanding and implementing these best practices, Edmontonians can actively contribute to preserving the city's valuable green spaces and enjoy the benefits of healthy trees.

Edmonton's Tree Maintenance Initiatives

Recognizing the significance of tree maintenance, the City of Edmonton has implemented several initiatives to promote proper care and preservation of the urban forest, in other words, the city-owned trees.

Urban Forestry Programs

The City of Edmonton's Urban Forestry programs provide education, resources, and support to residents, encouraging them to participate in tree maintenance actively. These programs offer workshops, training sessions, and access to certified arborists who can provide professional guidance on tree care best practices. By equipping residents with the knowledge and skills required for tree maintenance, the city empowers them to contribute effectively to the health of the urban forest.

Tree Planting Initiatives

Edmonton has an ambitious tree-planting program that aims to increase the overall forest cover within the city. By strategically planting new trees and promoting diversity in species selection, the city ensures its green spaces' long-term health and sustainability. These initiatives often involve community engagement, enabling residents to participate in their neighbourhoods actively' greening.

How Residents Can Contribute to Proper Tree Maintenance in Edmonton

Edmontonians can play a vital role in tree maintenance and preservation within their city. Here are some ways residents can actively contribute:

  • Regular Tree Inspections: Residents should make it a habit to regularly inspect the trees on their properties for any signs of disease, damage, or stress. Early identification of issues allows for timely intervention, preventing further damage or potential risks. If residents notice any concerns, they should seek guidance from an ISA-certified arborist to address the problem effectively.
  • Tree Pruning and Trimming: Pruning is a critical practice in tree maintenance in Edmonton that helps maintain tree shape, structure, and overall health. Proper pruning techniques promote healthy growth, trim disruptive tree branches, remove dead tree limbs, and improve the aesthetic appeal of trees. Rely on Alberta arborists for pruning services to ensure that excessive trimming doesn't occur and damage the health of your beautiful trees.
  • Watering and Irrigation: Proper watering is crucial, especially in Edmonton's dry climate. Adequate water supply helps trees withstand drought conditions and ensures their overall health. Understanding the water requirements of different tree species and providing appropriate irrigation is essential for their well-being.
  • Fertilizing: Fertilizing provides trees with essential nutrients that may be lacking in the soil. It helps promote healthy growth, strong root systems, and increased resistance to pests and diseases. Proper tree fertilization based on the specific needs of each species is vital to ensure optimal health and vitality.
  • Disease and Pest Management: Regular inspections by certified arborists can help detect signs of diseases, such as Dutch elm disease, fungal diseases, or pest infestations early on. Timely intervention through appropriate treatments can prevent the spread of diseases and mitigate potential damage to trees.
  • Reporting Tree Concerns: Residents are encouraged to report any concerns about public trees to the City of Edmonton or their trusted tree care service provider, like the experts at Trusty Tree Services. This includes signs of disease, storm damage, or any safety hazards trees pose in public spaces. Reporting such issues helps professional arborists address them promptly, ensuring the entire community's well-being.

Benefits of Proper Tree Maintenance in Edmonton

Environmental Benefits

Trees play a vital role in improving air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and other pollutants while releasing oxygen. In a bustling city like Edmonton, where air pollution can be a concern, maintaining a healthy urban forest becomes essential for combating these issues. Trees also act as natural sound barriers, reducing noise pollution in busy areas and providing a more peaceful and pleasant environment for residents and visitors alike.

Aesthetics and Property Value

Well-maintained trees contribute significantly to the visual appeal of Edmonton's neighborhoods, parks, and streetscapes. Their presence creates a welcoming and serene atmosphere, attracting people and fostering a sense of community pride. Moreover, trees have been shown to increase property values, making tree maintenance a valuable investment for homeowners. Our wide range of tree services will improve curb appeal and ensure healthy trees.

Climate Regulation

Edmonton experiences extreme temperature fluctuations throughout the year, with hot summers and frigid winters. Trees provide essential shade during hot summers, reducing the need for excessive air conditioning and consequently lowering energy consumption. During winter, trees act as windbreaks, reducing heating costs by mitigating the impact of cold winds. Ensuring proper tree maintenance, Edmontonians contribute to climate regulation within the city, making it more comfortable and sustainable.

Habitat and Biodiversity

Edmonton's urban forest is a vital habitat for various wildlife species, including birds, squirrels, and insects. Maintaining healthy trees preserves their homes and food sources, supporting local biodiversity and contributing to a healthy and balanced ecosystem. A diverse range of tree species promotes a greater variety of wildlife, enhancing the overall ecological value of the city.

Discover Unmatched Expertise and Service with Trusty Tree Services in Edmonton!

When it comes to tree maintenance in Edmonton, Trusty Tree Services stands out as a trusted and reliable tree service company. With expert tree care service in the local industry and a team of highly experienced arborists, we are committed to delivering exceptional service to our valued clients. As a family-owned company based in Sherwood Park, we prioritize safety and adhere to all provincial laws and regulations.

Trusty Tree Services offers a comprehensive range of expert tree services to meet all your landscaping needs. Whether you require stump grinding and removal, pruning and trimming, tree removal, cabling and bracing, landscape care, deep root fertilizing, or any other tree-related service, our team has you covered. We understand that each project is unique and tailor our approach to ensure the best results for your specific requirements.

One key factor that sets Trusty Tree Services apart is our commitment to affordability without compromising on quality. We believe that everyone deserves access to professional tree care services, and our rates are designed to be competitive and budget-friendly. We value your satisfaction above all else and strive to exceed your expectations with every job we undertake.

What truly distinguishes us is our team of International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborists. These experts possess a wealth of knowledge and expertise in tree care practices, ensuring that your trees receive the highest level of care and attention. Our ISA arborists are dedicated to staying updated with the latest industry advancements and best practices to deliver optimal results for our clients.

Booking a consultation with Trusty Tree Services is quick and easy. Call 780-860-5500 today to schedule your free consultation. Our team will assess your tree maintenance needs, provide expert advice, and develop a customized plan tailored to your specific requirements. We are passionate about creating healthy and beautiful landscapes and look forward to partnering with you to achieve your tree care goals.

Choose Trusty Tree Services for unrivaled expertise, top-notch service, and complete customer satisfaction. Experience the difference of working with a trusted tree care company that truly cares about the well-being of your trees and your satisfaction as a valued client. From regular pruning to potential hazard prevention, contact us today, and let us bring our exceptional tree maintenance services to your doorstep!


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Preethy Thomas
October 8, 2023

What a fantastic crew!!! Sarah & Shane came and trimmed my rather large tree. Such a professional, knowledgeable, caring, capable and courteous crew. Very well done from beginning to end.They did a fabulous job!

Greg Demuynck
October 4, 2023
Brenda Moore
September 25, 2023

Trusty Trees did their magic at my Mothers house in Fort Saskatchewan. Mikex2 we’re on time, organized and knew their business. Gave the trees a good haircut as they had a lot of dead areas. Very pleased with their service, would definitely recommend them! Much thanks Mike and Mike.

Dwayne Thiessen
September 10, 2023

We had a crew from Trusty tree services to come and remove 6, 40 foot aspen trees. They did an awesome job. They were very knowledgeable and very considerate of our property and our neighbours property. They had our yard and neighbours yards totally cleaned up when they were finished. I would highly recommend Trusty Tree Services

Ron Tkachuk
August 22, 2023

We had a crew from Trusty Tree Services trim three trees on our property a few weeks ago, sorry for the late review. Couldn't be happier with the whole process. From the estimate to the final clean up, everything went very well. I contacted other companies for estimates, didn't even get a call back. Thanks again Trusty Tree for a great job!

Matt H
August 4, 2023

Trusty Tree Services came out and pruned our Amur Cherry tree in Fort Saskatchewan and did a great job. The technicians were knowledgeable and gave me tips on how to better take care of our tree. The technicians were friendly and polite and cleaned up before they left. I would definitely recommend Trusty Tree Service!

Sarah Wilson
July 25, 2023

Excellent job! I highly recommend this company. I will be calling again this fall! I am very happy.

Cindy Grier
July 7, 2023

We had an amazing experience with Trusty Tree. They gave a prompt estimate for some very difficult trees in our campground. They arrived on time and began work immediately. Their expertise shone through as they brought down the trees on point! Friendly, informative, professional and outstanding workmanship. I would recommend them in a heartbeat. Shout out to Colton, Joe and Adrian - great work!

Deanna Craig
July 5, 2023

We had Trusty Tree out this year to shape and thin 4 trees and 3 Mugo Pine shrubs. I was impressed with a quick appt for the quote and then quick response for booking. Our trees were pruned earlier in the season as this was the recommended timeframe, and the Mugo Pine shrubs pruned later in the spring after the new growth appeared. I'm pleased with the crew that came out, they were polite, professional and experienced. We are happy with how our trees and shrubs look and feel the price was fair. We would definitely recommend Trusty Tree and will have them back in the future. Thanks for taking extra time with us to talk about proper pruning too!

Mark stime
June 26, 2023

Very professional and courteous crew. Difficult tree to cut down with bucket truck given clearances.

christine Maclean
June 22, 2023

I am a new widow and my yard work is so overwhelming, I called Trusty tree to come over and give me a quote. Because my husband who has slways been in love with taking great care of our home,has passed I am here to do it alone.Trusty tree are the most professional people I dealt with..And they actually had the most professional quote,they took pictures of my Tree to elaborate on what needed to be done,and explained why everything had to be done in a certain way...after 3 other companies coming out I realized that Trusty Trees quote was extremely fair. So when the Trusty Tree crew arrived to prune my beloved tree, they were ready, and really understood the sentimental value of my tree that my late husband and I used to sit under every night. The crew members Joe and Shane collaborated beautifully brought down the required amount of my tree..They had a fantastic chipper on site and they also cleaned up the yard so beautifully after the cutting was done...If anyone reads this review,please understand how much that tree meant to me and my late husband. Joe and Shane gave it a loving and caring trim, and they where not only hard working but very informative of the process,and very just great guys,they included their sense of humor to make the trimming process easier on me. THEY were so compasionate and understanding . I thank them for that..... If you are thinking of pruning your gorgeous beloved tree, Trusty Tree has got be your only choice. THESE GUYS ARE THE BEST!!! My name is Christine and if anyone wants to contact me about what a great job this crew did..please do!!!

Sarah Whyte
June 22, 2023

Trusty Tree is a great place to work. Management is caring and hardworking. Equipment is of high quality and maintained professionally. Smooth operation and always great communication between management and team members.Looking for a place to work? This is the place.

Carla Hanak
May 26, 2023

I highly recommend Trusty Tree Services! From start to finish everything was handled promptly, professionally and courteously! They are very knowledgeable and efficient. I really liked how they explained things. We will definitely have them back for some fall work. Thanks to everyone!

Darryl Edinga
May 23, 2023
Karli Butler
May 19, 2023

We were sad to see our tree go, but it wasn’t well and bigger and bigger branches were breaking off; however our Trusty Tree Arborists did a great job. Thanks to @Sarah and @Michael and thanks for the excellent service Trusty Tree.

gary hnatko
May 17, 2023

Excellent, prompt, efficient and professional service. Team was very pleasant to work with. In and out in no time. Clean worksite. Would definitely recommend.

Linda Lankoff
May 11, 2023

The services provided were both reasonably priced and work done was excellent!

Marylyn Reed
May 5, 2023

Very fast professional and thorough work done on both my experiences with Trusty tree Service. Good cleanups and answered all questions. They made valid suggestions which I appreciated. Thank you.

Stephen Davidson
May 4, 2023

Excellent experience. Very knowledgeable experienced crew. Safety is a priority .Highly recommend . Great Job!

Darci White
May 3, 2023

Very speedy and clean-up was amazing. Thanks guys

Gordon Sandberg
April 28, 2023

Thanks to Mike and the crew for doing a great job on Grenfell Ave St Albert. Very professional service.

Colleen Butler
April 27, 2023

Fantastic! The team did an excellent job pruning and shaping our trees. Thank you

Paul Whattam
April 27, 2023

This was the second time I've used this company for mature tree removal. This time 4 fully grown columnar Aspen trees located close to fencing, a deck and between 2 houses were successfully removed with no damage to the aforementioned structures but also nearby concrete curbing. Work was done as scheduled, quickly and neatly. Very satisfied with the work.

Rob Butler
April 25, 2023

Great service by the guys at Trusty Tree Services. Very professional and knowledgeable. They really knew their stuff about how to properly prune each type of tree in our yard. Our trees look so much better now and will have the opportunity to thrive. Good care for our garden ornaments and great cleanup afterwards.Thank-you

Darvin Mills
April 24, 2023

Mike And Shay trimmed 11 trees in and around our complex this morning and did an amazing job. They were professional and punctual. Arrived on time, very efficient and ensured that all branches were clean up before leaving. Very pleasant to work with and we look forward to working with Trusty Tree Service over the summer and fall.

Lionel Grobel
April 22, 2023
Judith Hum
April 20, 2023

The gentlemen took down a long dead tree YAY !!!! Professional, honest and did a super job THX !!!!

Shelley Honey
April 18, 2023

Thank you Sarah for all of your help!

Sherry Honey
April 17, 2023

Sarah was very knowledgeable and walked us through the options of our tree removal. The team was friendly and overall a great experience. Would highly recommend Trusty Tree Services.

Paul Cairns
April 13, 2023

I look for three things when it comes to service: 1) friendly attitude, 2) timeliness, and 3) efficiency. The crew were excellent in all three scores. It was great to see a clean truck, maintained gear, and use of personal protective equipment as well. This is a great choice for tree care. Done in less than an hour!!!

Dean Mason
April 12, 2023

Mike’s crew did an amazing job for us - pruned trees & removed every visible black knot fungus. They picked up every twig & left our yard tidy. Very personal & professional crew - would strongly recommend their services ! 👍

Bea & Randall Huisman
April 12, 2023

Sarah and crew were here this morning and did one terrific job of trimming all of our trees. I highly recommend them to everyone needing any tree services done.

A P
April 11, 2023

Sarah and Danny did a great job removing a large tree from the front of my yard. I was impressed with the time efficiency and clean up. I would recommend.

Christina Colenutt
January 19, 2023

When Trevor came to quote my yard at my new house, he helped me identify all the trees and shrubs, and clearly explained what work needed to be done. When the day came to do the work, Kolton and Carl were friendly and also walked me through what they were doing and why (I'm interested in these things and was asking questions). They did their best to save my cherry that is infected with black knot. Looking forward to having them come back to continue tree maintenance in the future.

Jenn C
September 26, 2022
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January 25, 2022
Lisan Maclean
September 15, 2021

We had trusty trees! Cut down our tree and put all new grass down in our back yard and it's absolutely beautiful 😊 Also the crew are very friendly and extremely hard workers! Thank again ❣️

Matthew Hudon (Matt SH)
July 6, 2021

Excellent value for the work they provide. Our crew was very professional and cleaned up the area they chipped in, right down to the pavement.

Trevor Small
June 13, 2021

Trusty Tree is great. Had them remove two trees with cleanup and shredding. looks great and would use again!

Jessy Yau
June 8, 2021

We had a tree in our yard that had died a few years earlier and wasn’t sure who to call. We called Sunstar who recommended Trusty Tree to us. Trevor came out to look at our tree. We didn’t realize we had another Tree that was diseased. He sent us a quote very quickly. He was able to book a time for tree removal, stump grinding, as well as planting our new trees. The project was done in the timeline provided. The crews showed up on time or earlier than expected which was amazing! They were very professional. I would hire Trusty Tree again!

Renee Pelech
June 7, 2021
keith b
June 5, 2021

Professional, courteous and reasonable pricing. Keep it local folks!

Rick McBryer
June 4, 2021

Excellent service. Good response time and automatic communication / payment system. Work was done effectively and efficiently.

Jay Lewis
June 4, 2021

Fantastic experience, staff was friendly and prompt. Left our acreage clean and tidy. Defiantly recommend Trusty Tree.

Graham Wyllie
June 3, 2021

They were on time did a great job & would recommend them any time.

David Provost
June 3, 2021
Sales Tech Patrol
June 2, 2021

Great service, Always happy to please. The team is great excellent at cleaning up and making everything look great. Highly recommend Trusty Tree.

Roger Crispin
June 2, 2021

Well done. Good service.

Lisa Johnston
June 2, 2021

Trusty tree has been doing work for a condo association for the last few years. They are always reliable, and thorough and easy to deal with.