Home › The Canopy › Pests & DiseasePests & DiseaseSpotted Lanternfly in NJ: How to Protect Your TreesThe spotted lanternfly is now well established across New Jersey. Here’s how it damages your trees, why the egg masses matter most, and the treatments that actually work.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•June 17, 2026•8 min read The spotted […]
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Home › The Canopy › Cost & PricingCost & PricingCrane vs. Climbing Tree Removal: How Big Trees Come Down SafelyBig trees can come down two ways: a climber rigging it down piece by piece, or a crane lifting whole sections out. Here’s when a crane is the safer, smarter choice — and how each method […]
Home › The Canopy › Cost & PricingCost & PricingThe Real Cost of Stump Grinding in NJStump grinding is priced by the inch — but a few factors swing the final number. Here’s how NJ pricing really works and how to keep costs down.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•June 3, 2026•7 min readIn New Jersey, stump […]
Home › The Canopy › Tree Care & PruningTree Care & PruningTree Roots Damaging Your Foundation or Sidewalk? What to DoTree roots cracking your sidewalk or pushing at your foundation? Here’s how roots actually cause damage, which fixes are safe, and when removing the tree is the smarter long-term move.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•May 27, […]
Home › The Canopy › Safety & NJ Tree LawSafety & NJ Tree LawHow to Tell If a Tree Needs to Be RemovedNot every struggling tree needs to come down. Here’s how an arborist decides between removal and preservation — and the warning signs you shouldn’t ignore.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•May 27, 2026•8 min readA […]
Home › The Canopy › Pests & DiseasePests & DiseaseCommon NJ Tree Diseases to Watch ForFrom anthracnose on dogwoods to oak wilt and bacterial leaf scorch, New Jersey trees face a long list of diseases. Learn to spot the symptoms early — when it’s treatable versus when the tree has to come down.Dave Lombardi, ISA […]
Home › The Canopy › Tree Care & PruningTree Care & PruningTree Pruning vs. Tree Trimming: What’s the Difference?“Pruning” and “trimming” get used interchangeably, but arborists mean different things. Here’s the real distinction — and why topping is never the answer.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•May 20, 2026•7 min readIn practice, tree pruning and tree trimming […]
Home › The Canopy › Tree Care & PruningTree Care & PruningHow Often Should You Trim Your Trees?How often you should trim your trees depends on their type, age, and condition. Here’s a clear schedule for New Jersey trees — plus the warning signs that yours is overdue.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•May 13, 2026•7 min […]
Home › The Canopy › Seasonal & StormsSeasonal & StormsStorm-Damaged Trees: What to Do After a Storm in NJAfter a NJ storm, the wrong move around a damaged tree can be deadly. Here’s the safe, insurance-smart order of operations — and when to call for emergency help.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•May 13, 2026•8 min readAfter […]
Home › The Canopy › Pests & DiseasePests & DiseaseEmerald Ash Borer in NJ: Save or Remove Your Ash Tree?Emerald ash borer has killed millions of NJ ash trees. Here’s how to tell if yours can still be saved — and why a dead ash can’t wait.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•May 6, 2026•8 min readIf […]