Topping trees used to be common practice throughout North America. In fact, it still is in many places.  We still see companies throughout Vancouver advertising tree topping, even going as far as calling themselves and their employees "Tree toppers". For 25 years, literature has been published explaining why topping is harmful, yet it is continually [...]

Proper planting techniques are very important for the health of a tree. Incorrect planting can lead to a multitude of problems down the road, such as girdling roots.