Tree Care

After getting so many questions from cottagers worried about the health of their trees, we assigned a few “tree doctors” to the case. The result is this special Cottage Q&A feature.

Birch bark tree damage

Christmas tree transplanting

Deer damage to trees

Demise of hemlock tree over winter

Fighting the white pine weevil

First aid for split tree trunks

Half-toppled pine tree

Healing a cracked tree trunk

Healing sick tamarack trees

Leave the leaves?

Lightning rod to prevent strikes to trees

Repairing storm damage to trees

Spindal gall on bush leaves

Tax benefits for woodlot owners

Unusual beaver damage to tree

White pine's sudden demise

Woodpeckers and tree damage

 

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Additional Resources:

Articles on cottagelife.com

Branch Trimming - This article details how to safely remove branches and cut a tree trunk into manageable pieces.
Tree Facts - Read these fascinating facts about the trees that surround us in Ontario's cottage country.
Stump Table- Instructions for how to turn a tree stump into a rustic table.
How to cut down a tree - When a cottage tree just has to come down, make sure you and your equipment are up to the task.

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