What Tree-Related Searches Hudson Valley Homeowners Are Making (And What It Means For Their Trees)
1. When did New Yorkers want tree removal the most? Interest in tree removal in New York State peaked in July 2025 due to a cluster of severe storms that hit the entire state, paired with extreme heat waves. The… Read more »
Tree Removal for Businesses: Essential Considerations for Ulster County and Dutchess County, NY
Managing trees on commercial property is a critical responsibility that extends far beyond aesthetics. For business owners in Ulster County and Dutchess County, New York, understanding tree removal requirements, regulations, and best practices can protect your investment, ensure safety, and… Read more »
When Hudson Valley Residents Should Remove a Tree That’s Next to a House
In the Hudson Valley, we love our trees, which makes the decision to remove a tree difficult sometimes. It’s an easy decision if a tree is clearly diseased or dying, and constitutes a risk to human life and property. But… Read more »
Where Are the Trees? A Town-by-Town Look at Hudson Valley Tree Canopy (and What It Means for Your Yard)
One of the biggest pressures about tree removal decisions in the Hudson Valley is the feeling of responsibility to your community. Trees are important to communities. Many of our local towns and cities are certified as Tree Cities, meaning that… Read more »
The Best Time of Year to Trim and Maintain Trees in the Hudson Valley
Homeowners have a lot going on, and tree care usually isn’t front of mind. If a tree looks like it’s going to become a hazard, then that’s when the majority of people start thinking about tree removal services. After removing… Read more »
Why You Should Remove Ailanthus Trees from Your Property
You’ve seen the headlines, social media posts, and articles: if you spot a spotted lanternfly, stomp it! Spotted lanternflies are very destructive to native trees and plants, feasting on fruit trees, hardwoods and grapevines alike. They also leave behind a… Read more »
7 Famous Trees in Hudson Valley History
Once upon a time, our landscape here in the Hudson Valley and Catskills was filled with American Chestnut trees (the redwood of the East) and Eastern Hemlocks. Sadly, diseases like chestnut blight, invasives like the wooly agelgid, and the excesses… Read more »
15 Native Hudson Valley Trees You Can Plant in Your Yard
While most of our content is about removing and maintaining trees, sometimes people ask about what they could put in their place. You should always research the specific conditions of your property, including the sun it gets, the soil, and… Read more »
What Kingston Homeowners Need to Know About the Proposed Tree Preservation Ordinance
Since March of 2025, a new City of Kingston tree removal ordinance has been moving forward, foretelling major changes in how tree removal will be regulated. While the new Tree Preservation Ordinance isn’t law yet, it’s worth understanding now, especially… Read more »
Tree Removal Near Esopus Creek in 2025: What Actually Requires a DEC Permit?
With New York State’s new wetland rules now in effect, many homeowners near Esopus Creek are unsure if they need permits for tree removal. It’s estimated that a couple thousand local homeowners live within a quarter mile radius of the… Read more »