{"id":2851,"date":"2026-06-17T06:19:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T10:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/?p=2851"},"modified":"2026-06-17T06:38:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T10:38:35","slug":"tree-care-what-every-homeowner-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/en\/arboritherapy-and-nature\/tree-care-what-every-homeowner-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Tree Care: What Every Homeowner Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2851\" class=\"elementor elementor-2851 elementor-2850\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-61273b6e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"61273b6e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-67842415\" data-id=\"67842415\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7447a4bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7447a4bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Do you have trees on your property and are wondering if you should have them inspected? Leaves falling too early, brittle branches, or a trunk that looks different are signs that warrant attention. This guide outlines best practices for caring for your trees and explains when to call a professional.  <\/p>\n<h2><b>Key points to remember<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">An <b>assessment by a tree care professional is the first step<\/b> before any tree care is performed.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pruning and trimming serve different purposes<\/b>, but both contribute to the tree&#8217;s health and safety.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Guy wires are particularly useful in Quebec, where <\/b>weather conditions are harsh.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Euthanasia is a last resort<\/b>, but sometimes it is the safest option.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Entrusting the care of your trees to a certified professional <b>means protecting your property and your loved ones.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Why Trees Need Care All Year Round<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A healthy tree doesn&#8217;t seem to need any attention. <b>Beneath the bark, in the soil, and throughout the seasons, however, several factors influence its vitality<\/b>. Diseases, invasive insects, and damage caused by severe weather can weaken a tree without any visible signs to the naked eye. <\/p>\n<p>Quebec\u2019s harsh winters and strong winds put constant strain on trees. <a href=\"https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/services\/soins-aux-arbres\/\">Regular maintenance<\/a> <b>helps ensure their longevity and prevent accidents before problems arise.<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>According to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/agriculture-environnement-et-ressources-naturelles\/forets\/proprietaires-forets-privees\/epidemie-insectes-maladies-arbres\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Quebec government<\/a>, certain invasive insects, such as the emerald ash borer, are closely monitored because of the considerable damage they cause to trees, which is why early detection is so important.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2862\" title=\"What are the signs that a tree needs attention?\" src=\"http:\/\/arboxygene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Quels-signes-indiquent-quun-arbre-a-besoin-dattention-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"What are the signs that a tree needs attention?\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Quels-signes-indiquent-quun-arbre-a-besoin-dattention-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Quels-signes-indiquent-quun-arbre-a-besoin-dattention-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Quels-signes-indiquent-quun-arbre-a-besoin-dattention-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Quels-signes-indiquent-quun-arbre-a-besoin-dattention-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Quels-signes-indiquent-quun-arbre-a-besoin-dattention-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Quels-signes-indiquent-quun-arbre-a-besoin-dattention.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>What are the signs that a tree needs attention?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Some changes are easy to spot if you know what to look for. <b>A tree that loses a lot of leaves as early as spring, unusual spots on the trunk, or a noticeable decrease in <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/services\/taille-des-arbres-fruitiers\/\"><b>fruit production<\/b><\/a> \u2014each of these signs warrants an inspection.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/a-propos\/\">A tree care professional<\/a> examines the trunk, branches, base of the trunk, and leaves to assess the tree\u2019s overall condition and detect the presence of invasive pests. <b>It is this assessment that guides the necessary care, rather than taking action blindly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>The main tree care services an arborist can provide<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/services\/elagage\/\">Pruning<\/a> involves <b>cutting specific branches for a specific purpose<\/b>: to improve appearance, strengthen the structure, or ensure safety. <a href=\"https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/services\/emondage\/\">Pruning<\/a>, <b>on the other hand, focuses on removing dead, fragile, or damaged branches<\/b>, balancing the tree\u2019s crown to reduce the risk of falling branches. Both practices are common in urban areas, where trees coexist with infrastructure and pedestrians. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/services\/haubanage\/\">Bracing<\/a> <b>involves installing cables around the trunk or branches to support the tree and keep it upright. In <\/b>Quebec, where ice storms and strong winds are common, this measure can prevent serious damage.<\/p>\n<p>Tree surgery allows for the treatment of cankers and wounds directly on the tree, or for cutting roots that are choking the trunk. These targeted procedures require <a href=\"https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/en\/\">specialized expertise and precise tools<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h2><b>When should culling be considered?<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Situation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What It Means<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What it means<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The tree is seriously diseased or dead<\/td>\n<td>Care can no longer save it<\/td>\n<td>Felling is recommended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The tree is in the wrong place<\/td>\n<td>It is obstructing traffic or damaging structures<\/td>\n<td>Felling and stump removal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The roots lift the soil<\/td>\n<td>Risk to pedestrians and vehicles<\/td>\n<td>Professional assessment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Branches are threatening a house<\/td>\n<td>Danger in strong winds<\/td>\n<td>Emergency pruning or tree removal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2864\" title=\"What You Can Do Now\" src=\"http:\/\/arboxygene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ce-que-vous-pouvez-faire-maintenant-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"What You Can Do Now\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ce-que-vous-pouvez-faire-maintenant-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ce-que-vous-pouvez-faire-maintenant-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ce-que-vous-pouvez-faire-maintenant-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ce-que-vous-pouvez-faire-maintenant-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ce-que-vous-pouvez-faire-maintenant-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ce-que-vous-pouvez-faire-maintenant.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>What You Can Do Now<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your trees haven&#8217;t been inspected in over a year<\/b>, spring or fall are good times to have them checked. Take the time to examine your trees closely and note anything that seems different. <b>If something catches your eye<\/b>, <b>consulting an arborist will give you a clear picture of the situation<\/b> without you having to diagnose the problem yourself. <\/p>\n<p><b>For trees located near a house, a fence, or power lines, it&#8217;s <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/contact\/\"><b>not to wait<\/b><\/a>. These are the areas where a poorly pruned branch or a weakened tree can cause the most damage. <\/p>\n<h2><b>Prevention: The Best Investment for Your Trees<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/services\/plantations-darbres\/\">A tree that is planted correctly<\/a> from the start\u2014in the right location and in the right type of soil\u2014requires much less maintenance later on. <b>Avoid damaging the trunk with a lawn mower or string trimmer: <\/b> these repeated small cuts open the door to disease. And <b>an annual inspection remains the most effective way<\/b> to prevent problems before they get out of hand. <\/p>\n<h2><b>Well-maintained trees, a well-protected property<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Taking care of your trees means taking care of your property. A healthy tree is an asset; a neglected tree can become a hazard. With regular monitoring, the vast majority of problems can be detected early and addressed without major intervention.  <\/p>\n<p>Hiring a professional isn&#8217;t a waste of money\u2014it&#8217;s an informed decision to protect what you&#8217;ve built.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Need some advice about your trees?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure about the condition of your trees or would like to schedule maintenance, <a href=\"https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/en\/\">our team<\/a> can assess the situation with you and recommend the next steps based on your needs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arboxygene.com\/contact\/\"><b>Contact us<\/b><\/a> for answers to your questions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41d611d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41d611d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa58160 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"fa58160\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2621\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2621\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I prune my trees myself?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2621\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2621\"><p>  For small, low-hanging branches, yes. But for work at heights, on diseased trees, or near power lines, a certified arborist is recommended. Improper pruning can permanently weaken the tree or create a risk of it falling.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2622\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2622\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How often should you have your trees inspected?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2622\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2622\"><p>  An annual inspection is ideal, especially in the spring. It helps identify winter damage, emerging diseases, or insect pests before they cause significant damage to the tree or property. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2623\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2623\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is stump removal always necessary after a tree is cut down?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2623\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2623\"><p>  No, but it is recommended if you want to landscape the area, plant something else, or prevent the stump from becoming a breeding ground for fungi or insects. Your arborist can advise you based on the location and your plans. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2624\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2624\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is guying a permanent solution?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2624\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2624\"><p>  No. Support cables are generally temporary, installed to support a growing or weakened tree. An arborist periodically assesses whether the cables need to be adjusted or removed based on the tree&#8217;s growth.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2625\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2625\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How can I tell if my tree is sick or just dormant?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2625\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2625\"><p>  A dormant tree should show active buds in the spring. If the bark is peeling, if fungi are growing at the base, or if the buds do not open, a professional diagnosis is the most reliable way to confirm the problem. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have trees on your property and are wondering if you should have them inspected? Leaves falling too early, brittle branches, or a trunk that looks different are signs that warrant attention. This guide outlines best practices for caring for your trees and explains when to call a professional. 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