In a city renowned for its natural beauty and lush greenery, recognition for outstanding tree services is not just an honor, but a testament to exceptional dedication and quality. For the second consecutive year, Rock's Tree Service has been named among Ottawa's top three tree services by Three Best Rated®, an esteemed accolade that underscores [...]
Trees are not just silent observers in our landscapes; they are living entities that require care and attention to thrive. Whether you have a single beloved oak shading your backyard or a row of majestic maples lining your property in Ottawa, understanding the importance of tree service is crucial for their health and longevity. Why [...]
The City of Ottawa has implemented a Tree Protection By-law to safeguard the urban forest and preserve the natural beauty of the city. As a homeowner or property owner, understanding and complying with this by-law is essential, particularly when planning tree removal. How Rock's Tree Service Can Help Navigating the Tree Protection By-law and [...]
Your favourite Ottawa tree removal company has joined the South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) grant program designed to remove and replace ash trees that have been affected by the pest known as the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The SNC is working in partnership with the city of Ottawa, who has extended a helping hand to its [...]
When it rains, trees provide many benefits for the landscape and neighbourhood. Their leaves manage runoff and prevent erosion while their roots allow for good infiltration. Storms, in general, are advantageous for the environment, but when they turn violent, they can have negative impacts on trees. Rain Storms Trees have an intricate root system that is [...]
Rock’s Tree Service is celebrating being chosen as one of the top three tree services in Ottawa, Ontario by Three Best Rated®! Three Best Rated® finds the top three local businesses, professionals, restaurants, and health care providers in cities so locals can be made aware of highly recommended services in their area. Quality customer service, [...]
Many local communities have created landscaping mandates that require developers to add trees and brush to areas of new development. Although we understand that landscaping increases a neighbourhood’s aesthetic appeal, are there other benefits? Urban forestry is defined as the management of trees in an urban setting to improve an urban environment. Beyond increasing the [...]
Show your yard a little TLC for the coming spring! Your Ottawa trees are robust plants, but they still need maintenance. By following these simple tips, you’ll have lush, healthy trees that will be the envy of the neighborhood! Out with the Old Clearing away litter, branches, and leaves that have been trapped under the [...]
Throughout our Canadian seasons, trees endure a lot: drought, harsh winds, snow storms, scorching heat, heavy rains, and ice. In the winter, trees can suffer ice damage, which can cause branches and even entire trunks to snap off. If your area has just been hit with an ice storm and the trees on your property [...]
When you walk into a Canadian gift shop, you can expect to finds some of the following: red plaid shirts, little statues of beavers and bears, fake snow, mini hockey sticks, and key chains filled with red and white glitter. Perhaps one of the most prominent items in any Canadian gift shop is the bright [...]
