Environmental Benefits of Trees in Urban Areas
Most people associate cities with a lack of green space, lots of pollution, and an overall disconnect from… more
5 Things You Should Know About Oak Tree Care During The Winter
Introduction Winter is coming, and with such a short time to prepare, you need all the help you… more
How To Identify A Dead Tree
One of the best parts of spring is watching the seasonal deciduous trees begin to sprout with their… more
How Do Trees Interact With Their Environments
How do trees interacting with their environment affect communities? Do you ever wonder why neighborhoods with plenty of… more
What is an Arborist?
Strong, healthy, beautiful trees are a clear indication of a well-maintained, thriving, happy, and desirable community or home,… more
3 Reasons to Leave Tree Work to the Professionals
Tree work may look simple. It’s not. While it may seem straightforward to trim or cut down a… more
How Can We Eradicate The Hemlock Bug?
Like many other pests and parasites that have devastated plant populations in North America and worldwide, the hemlock… more
What Are The Current Threats To Urban Trees?
Many people take trees for granted, but they add so much value and beauty to their surroundings, whether rural… more
Why Oak Wilt Disease Is An Issue And Common Precautions
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources would like residents in state to watch for any appearance of oak wilt in… more
How To Handle Beech Bark Disease
Yet another threat to West Michigan's forests and trees is emerging in our area. Beech bark disease results… more
Which Trees Keep Their Leaves During The Winter?
In late winter, the sky is often gray, and the skyline is a stark outline of bare trees… more
Preventing Girdling Injury To Your Trees And Bushes
The heavy and persistent snows of winter during 2013 and 2014 meant that animals who otherwise would have… more
Do Trees Hibernate In Winter?
Everyone notices in the fall when trees put on their spectacular leaf show in order to preserve their… more
Should You Prune Your Trees During The Fall Season?
Many people have questions about pruning and the best time for pruning the trees on their property. Is… more
Why Are My Evergreens Losing Their Needles?
Recently, we've received many phone calls from clients concerned about the amount of needles their evergreens have been… more
Why Is There Such Beautiful Fall Color in Michigan?
Michigan, a state of rolling hills and deciduous forests, is a wonderful place to be in early fall.… more
Do Trees Talk To Each Other?
Do trees talk to each other? For some people, even nature lovers, the idea is ludicrous, but recent… more
How To Repair Damaged Trees In Kent County After A Tornado
On the night of July 7, 2014, an EF1-rated tornado blew through Kent County, leaving in its wake a… more
How Much Water Does a Young Tree Need?
If you were one of the homeowners or tree enthusiasts who planted a tree this spring, you might be… more
Maple Tree Seeds: Everything You Need To Know
Every year, the return of spring is a welcome change from winter. After months full of snow, slushy… more
Why Are My Evergreens Brown This Spring?
This spring many homeowners are noticing that their conifers and spruces did not fare very well over the… more
Help Grand Rapids Plant Trees This Spring With The Urban Forest Project
Late winter and early spring is the best time to plant a tree in Grand Rapids, Michigan for… more
Remember To Inspect Trees After Winter In Grand Rapids
A whiff of spring is finally in the air, and we Michiganders will finally have the opportunity to… more
Excavator Removing Pine Tree
https://youtu.be/XPNe93wSzvI Just the other week, Timpson Transport, Inc. began construction on a new addition to our office.… more
Why You Should Not Remove a Tree With a Bulldozer
Three years ago, my dad was landscaping the pond across the street from our house. In the same… more
Changing Our Integrated Pest Management Program to Address Spruce Disease
Our certified arborists at Chop have noticed several outbreaks of spruce disease on the properties we manage, so we have… more
Saving Trees Damaged By Storms
Carefully assess storm-damaged trees to determine which are worth saving and which are goners. Heavy storms rolled through… more