Posts by Toso Bozic

Learn more about how frost crack damage is caused and best management options from Tre Expert Toso Bozic. 

Learn how to avoid common tree planting mistakes from our contracted Tree Expert, Toso Bozic.

Spring is a crucial season for tree care, offering a unique opportunity to support the growth, health, and resilience of trees and shrubs throughout the coming months.

Severe drought, as we have seen across much of Alberta, can cause widespread tree mortality. Our resident Tree Expert, Toso Bozic, has put together another handy fact sheet to help you protect your trees during this dry period. 

A tree hazard risk assessment is a systematic process designed to evaluate the potential dangers associated with trees, ensuring the safety of people and property. Municipalities, property owners, and individuals have a “duty of care” for trees, which includes ensuring their health, safety, and longevity.

A helpful fact sheet provided by Tree Expert Toso Bozic explores these issues. 

Christmas in Canada is a magical time filled with traditions, joy, and festive decorations. Among the most iconic symbols of the season is the Christmas tree. The tradition of decorating evergreen trees during the holiday season has deep roots, and it holds a special place in the hearts of many Canadians.

As fall is giving us spectacular leaf colours from hardwood species, the fall needle drop is a natural phenomenon that occurs in pine, spruce, fir, and arborvitae trees during the season. It is a process in which these trees shed their older needles, making way for new growth and ensuring the overall health and vitality of the tree. This shedding of needles is an essential part of the tree's life cycle and plays a crucial role in its adaptation to changing environmental conditions.

For trees and shrubs, winter presents a series of formidable challenges. Harsh conditions, from freezing temperatures to limited sunlight, can take a toll on their health and vitality. In the harsh winter climates of Alberta, trees and shrubs often face various threats that can lead to extensive damage. From the biting cold temperatures and dry air to the winter sun and the relentless forces of wildlife, salt, deep freezes, heavy snow, and ice, the challenges are plentiful. However, by taking a few proactive measures, you can significantly reduce the potential for damage and ensure the survival and vitality of your trees and shrubs.

Fall presents an excellent opportunity to plant larger caliper trees on your property. Caliper trees are older trees, with a minimum trunk diameter of 4 cm, measured 15 cm above ground level. Larger caliper trees have a trunk diameter of 10 cm, measured 30 cm above ground level. In Alberta, spring often brings dry soil and low humidity. However, during fall tree planting, soil moisture is higher due to summer and autumn rains, providing an advantageous environment for root establishment in preparation for the upcoming spring.