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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

For the last four years, we’ve been requesting reviews for our business on our Google Business profile. We’ve only gotten five-star reviews, and today, we’re going to share the results of doing some sentiment analysis and looking for common themes… Read more »

If your tree looks sick, bare, or damaged, you might be wondering: can it be saved? Or is it time to let it go? Here in the Hudson Valley, especially in towns like Kingston, New Paltz, and Rhinebeck, we see… Read more »

Healthy trees, with the right mix of soil, sun, water and fertilizer can last a very long time. However, a combinations of not-ideal conditions and the intrusion of invasive species and emergent diseases can rip through otherwise healthy trees in… Read more »

As a tree removal and trimming company that serves the Mid-Hudson Valley, we are deeply attuned to the long-term arboreal trends of our region. One of the best meta sources for information on these trends is called i-Tree Landscape, which… Read more »