Home › The Canopy › Tree Care & PruningTree Care & PruningBest Trees to Plant in New Jersey (Zone 6b/7a)Choosing the right tree for your New Jersey yard means matching species to Zone 6b/7a, clay soil, and the space you actually have. Here are the best native and disease-resistant picks — and the ones to […]
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Home › The Canopy › Safety & NJ Tree LawSafety & NJ Tree Law7 Signs a Tree Is Dying or DangerousA failing tree often warns you months before it falls. Here are the seven red flags our arborists look for on Essex and Morris County properties — and what each one means.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified […]
Home › The Canopy › Safety & NJ Tree LawSafety & NJ Tree LawDo You Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in NJ?In New Jersey, whether you need a permit depends entirely on your town. Here’s how local ordinances, DBH thresholds, and replacement rules actually work — and how we handle them.Dave Lombardi, ISA […]
Home › The Canopy › Pests & DiseasePests & DiseaseSpongy Moth (Gypsy Moth) Damage in NJ: Treatment & PreventionSpongy moth caterpillars can strip a New Jersey oak bare in weeks — and a second bad year can kill it. Here’s how to spot the egg masses now and stop the damage.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•February […]
Home › The Canopy › Seasonal & StormsSeasonal & StormsWhen Is the Best Time to Prune Trees in New Jersey?For most New Jersey trees, late winter is the sweet spot — but oaks, elms, and spring bloomers each follow their own calendar. Here’s the arborist’s timing.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•February 11, 2026•7 min read For […]
Home › The Canopy › Buying GuideBuying GuideHow to Choose a Tree Service in NJ: 10 Questions to AskThe wrong tree service can leave you liable, out thousands, or looking at a butchered tree. These 10 questions separate the pros from the door-knockers.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•February 4, 2026•9 min readKnowing how to choose a […]
Home › The Canopy › Safety & NJ Tree LawSafety & NJ Tree LawWho’s Liable for a Fallen Tree in NJ?A neighbor’s tree crashes onto your roof — whose insurance pays? In New Jersey the answer usually comes down to one word: negligence.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•January 28, 2026•8 min readFallen tree liability in New […]
Home › The Canopy › Tree Care & PruningTree Care & PruningDeep Root Fertilization: Does Your Tree Need It?Deep root fertilization gets nutrients where roots actually live — below New Jersey’s compacted clay. But not every tree needs it. Here’s how to tell.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•January 21, 2026•8 min readDeep root fertilization is the […]
Home › The Canopy › Seasonal & StormsSeasonal & StormsHow to Prepare Your Trees for Winter in New JerseyFall and early winter are the make-or-break weeks for New Jersey trees. Here is exactly how to prep them for snow, ice and freeze — before the first nor’easter hits.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•January 14, 2026•8 min […]
Home › The Canopy › Cost & PricingCost & PricingHow Much Does Tree Removal Cost in NJ? (2026 Price Guide)A straight-talking 2026 breakdown of what tree removal really costs in Essex and Morris County — by tree size, access, and the factors that actually move the price.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•January 14, 2026•8 min read […]