Trusted Arborists in Kanata, ON

For most varieties of trees found in Ottawa, the best time to trim them is in the late winter or early spring. Trimming or pruning the tree is ideally done before leaves have bloomed. That being said, different trees sometimes require different trimming and pruning schedules. Some trees like Oak or Elm can be pruned in the late fall, while other trees such as apple, crab-apple, cherry, and plum trees are trimmed in spring. In order to get the best out of your tree, make sure you get it trimmed by the certified arborists at Tree King.

Generally speaking, we use our stump grinders to grind stumps and roots between four and six inches beneath the surface. This amount of grinding is ideal as the stump is no longer visible and you can plant grass over it. If needed, we can grind deeper to take care of larger tree roots. If you have a tree stump you need to get rid of, contact Tree King today!

It is a myth that stump grinding attracts termites, but the opposite is true. Tree stumps are a source of food for termites, and can harbour them. You might find termites in stump grindings because they were in your tree stump, but the stump grinding themselves were not what attracted the termites. Stump grindings are a great organic and natural form of mulch, so we recommend using them after your stump gets ground.

Trees can be removed at any time throughout the year in Ottawa, though one of the best times to do it is during winter. There are a few reasons why this is the best time to remove trees. The frozen ground helps keep the trees near the one being removed in place, helping them stay in place as it gets moved. Trees are also dormant in the winter, meaning they are leafless, lighter, easier to handle and cut down. If you need a tree removed this winter, contact Tree King!

With our general tree removal service, tree stump grinding is not included. When we remove a tree we cut it down and remove it, leaving behind about 6 inches of tree stump above the ground. Removing a tree and grinding a tree stump are two different jobs which require different skills and equipment. Tree King is happy to grind down your tree stump after you remove a tree, but let us know beforehand!