Published on January 28, 2024
If you have always wanted to grow your own trees from seed (Can you say Free Trees!). Here is a resource to help you understand the conditions the tree seed needs for germinating. The two trees in the photo were planted from seed approximately 15 years ago. The Donor tree was a City Blvd tree planted that same year. Currently, the offspring are larger and fuller than the parent tree, which speaks ...
Published on October 1, 2022
Click on Halfway Tree to go to an article by CTV News based on a Parkland Tree Care Arborist Report. This tree is a 100-year-old Poplar tree growing beside the TransCanada Hwy approx. 115 km west of Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is approximately "halfway between Winnipeg and Brandon". There is a story behind this tree and why it was planted plus it holds a place in many people's hearts who travel and who...
Published on March 5, 2022
Emerald ash borer survives Winnipeg's extreme winter weather In a recent study, Emerald Ash Borer has been found to survive in temperatures down to -46 C. This contrasts with earlier studies that indicated high mortality at temperatures in the -25 to -30 range. This has significance for Ash trees in Winnipeg and re-inforces the importance of assessing your ash trees to plan a program of treatment ...
Published on November 21, 2021
Don't always trust a plant list. Nurseries, Landscapers and Arborists always have a list of plants that tolerate certain conditions. For example: we have experienced a drought this past year and as a result property owners are looking for drought tolerant trees. The decision should not be to just choose a number of drought tolerant trees or shrubs to plant in the landscape, but rather we must ensu...
Published on March 29, 2021
The following is a link to an excellent article outlining the use of wood chips in the landscape. It includes a discussion of the benefits, FAQ and directions on how to use wood chips. Even though the source is from the University of Washington it is info that is generally applicable to Manitoba.Using Arborist Wood Chips in the Landscape
Published on May 10, 2020
Last years Thanksgiving snow storm damaged many trees and shrubs, especially our columnar cedars that are an important part of many landscapes. Many cedars will require removal since the branches have split from the main trunks, however if the trunks are just leaning out at crazy angles they may still be able to be saved by tying the stems back together. Here are photos of 2 different cedars that ...
Published on May 20, 2019
Tree Pest: Cottony Ash Psyllid aka Jumping Tree Lice Another Ash insect that has moved into the Winnipeg area in the last several years is the Cotton Ash Psyllid (CAP). This tiny insect is similar to an aphid. It attacks Black and Manchurian Ash trees (not Green Ash) by sucking sap from the underside of leaves and at the same time injecting a toxin into the tree. This toxin can kill the tree quit...
Published on April 10, 2019
One of the two worst tragedies to affect our urban forest in Winnipeg is the discovery of Dutch Elm Disease (DED) in the mid 1970’s and now the discovery of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in the fall of 2017. 40 years after the discovery of DED we still have a large population of American Elm trees due to management that has slowed its spread. However, with EAB the prognosis even 10 years from now is tha...
Published on February 11, 2019
If you have Green Ash trees and you want to protect them from Emerald Ash Borer you will want to start treating them. At Parkland Tree Care Ltd. We use “TreeAzin” also known by its common name “azadirachtin” for control of EAB. We chose to work with this product because it is not a Neonicotinoid insecticide. The other available treatment for EAB is a Neonicotinoid insecticide known by the common n...
Published on May 13, 2018
With the continuing drought conditions, it is important to remember your trees and shrubs. Newly planted (within the last few years) trees and shrubs should be watered on a weekly regime if the dry conditions persist. At this point soil conditions are so dry we need a good soaking rain. The question that is always asked is: How much should I water? I would suggest checking the soil by hand as...
Decay, disease, storm damage and age all harm the trees we cherish. Luckily, there are steps we can take to prolong their lives like pruning, cabling and bracing and training. Jobs like these — and other dangerous jobs like removals and pruning—are best left to the experienced arborists at Parkland Tree Care. We have the necessary tools, equipment and knowledge to safely care for your trees and shrubs.
If you would like to schedule an appointment for a consultation or a free estimate please call us at 204-981-8273 or fill out the form. Let us know what your tree requires and one of our arborists will get back to you at the earliest possible convenience.