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, […]
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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 › 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 […]
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 […]