Welcome to TreeTalks w/ TreeKings

Welcome to our blog, TreeTalks w/ TreeKings! Here at TreeKings, our lives revolve around trees. We are dedicated to staying up to date on all things trees, and plan to share our knowledge for the good of the trees. We will discuss different topics related to the industry of arboriculture and trees.

Leaves VS Needles: Evolutionary Evidence

Holly McLaren B.Sc.

Nov 27, 20243 min read

Leaves VS Needles: Evolutionary Evidence

Just like people, trees are all different. Some people are tall, some are short, some have straight hair and some have curly hair. Some...

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THE FALL TO DO LIST: How to Prepare Your Trees for Winter

Holly McLaren B.Sc.

Oct 23, 20242 min read

THE FALL TO DO LIST: How to Prepare Your Trees for Winter

As fall leaves litter the ground, whispers of winter begin to creep in. The bare trees may be evolutionarily prepared for the harsh...

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Holly McLaren B.Sc.

Sep 25, 20244 min read

The Science of Fall

Every year, the summer inevitably comes to an end, closing out what is arguably the best time of year for cottage country. However, the...

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Holly McLaren B.Sc.

Aug 27, 20245 min read

TreeKings' Favorite Trees

Planted trees can add so much to a property. Whether you are looking for privacy, shade, diversity or character, there is a tree species...

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Holly McLaren B.Sc.

Jul 24, 20248 min read

SPOT THE ROT: Why Wood Rots.

Trees are living beings like you and I, which means they can get sick sometimes too. However, a diseased tree can be very dangerous...

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Holly McLaren B.Sc.

Jun 26, 20243 min read

When is a Tree "DANGEROUS"?

Who doesn't love the sight of a big, beautiful tree? Trees are a symbol of strength and stability, with a special elegance about them....

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BEWARE: The risk of forest fire and who is responsible

Holly McLaren B.Sc.

May 22, 20247 min read

BEWARE: The risk of forest fire and who is responsible

The threat of wildfire has been a hot topic throughout the news over the past several years. Wildfires can be a result of either natural...

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Holly McLaren B.Sc.

Apr 24, 20245 min read

How do the trees wake up from winter?

One of the most significant signs of spring is the budding of leaves. It is a beautiful sight to see the leaves burst, curing seasonal...

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Food for Thought: What Trees Need to Survive and How They Get It.

Holly McLaren B.Sc.

Mar 27, 20245 min read

Food for Thought: What Trees Need to Survive and How They Get It.

Life is only possible because of a complex exchange of chemicals enabling cell growth. Healthy cells rely on a constant supply of...

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Holly McLaren B.Sc.

Feb 28, 20244 min read

The Science behind Tree Talk

Have you ever heard a tree talk? If you said yes to that question, we might suggest professional help. There are many forms of...

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Fungi and Trees: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly

Holly McLaren B.Sc.

Jan 24, 20244 min read

Fungi and Trees: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly

Fungus is typically associated with dirty, bad things. Rarely do you hear someone say, “Oh good it has fungus on it”. Ok probably never. ...

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Holly McLaren B.Sc.

Jan 9, 20241 min read

TreeTalks w/ TreeKings

Trees are arguably the most important living thing. They provide oxygen for us to breathe and act as a carbon sink during the...

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