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23 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, April 10, 2009 HOME AND GARDEN Proper pruning can save your trees Proper pruning is essential in developing a tree with a strong structure and desirable form. Trees that receive the appropriate pruning measures while they are young will require little corrective pruning when they mature. Corrective pruning of trees is required when the tree begins to grow, or has some time in the "wrong direction." For example, a tree that is growing towards power lines, a lamp standard, toward a house or building, or is for whatever reason, growing at an odd angle or in an odd shape. Corrective pruning can help not only to eliminate any danger the tree many be causing but can also improve the overall look and good health of the tree. To conduct corrective pruning on any tree we first access the situation, take into account any obstacles, dangers or things to be considered. We then make a plan for how the tree will be visually corrected and then slowly begin the process­ taking time to review our progress as we go to ensure that the tree not only looks symmetrical and beautiful, but that we are also correcting the problem properly. While corrective pruning may last for some time, depending on how quickly your tree grows, corrective pruning will need to be maintained on an ongoing basis. Additionally, cabling or bracing part of the tree trunk may assist in returning the tree to a more normal growth position or to reduce ongoing issues. Colonial Tree Service can provide all of these options to you as well as expert advice and consultation to help you make the right decision for your trees, shrubs and hedges. Our services are available to both residential and commercial customers and we offer service throughout the four seasons _ensuring healthy and well-maintained trees all year round. For more information about our services or to book your free, no risk estimate, contact us at 905-877-8591, email us at info@colonialtree.ca or visit www.colonialtree.ca. Preparing a healthy garden (NC)--With the warm weather approaching, now is the perfect time to get your garden ready for the spring. The following are tips to help ensure your garden gets a natural and healthy start this season. · Now is the best time to apply fertilizer that will feed all-season long. · Loosen garden soil and add composted manure · Prune roses and cut back ornamental grasses and perennials · Identify areas for new plantings. Be sure to use a starter fertilizer · Monitor for insect and disease infestations. www.colonialtree.ca Protect Beautify Maintain Your Trees Over 30 Years Experience · · · · · Fertilizing Pruning Assessment Stump Removal Tree Removal 905·877·8591 Ask us about the Home Renovation Tax Credit