#tree health care
Why Does My Oak Look Sick? Oak Wilt, and What It Probably Is Instead
Oak wilt kills red oaks in a single season, and it reached Ontario in 2023. It has never been found in Durham Region — so your struggling oak is almost certainly something else. Here's the real differential, and the one free habit that keeps oak wilt out of your yard.
August 26, 2026
Why Is My Maple Turning Colour in August? It Might Be Verticillium Wilt
If one side of your maple is going red and crispy while the rest of the tree still looks fine, that asymmetry is the tell. Verticillium wilt comes up through the roots, plugs the tree's plumbing, and there is no fungicide for it — but that does not automatically mean you lose the tree.
August 18, 2026
Emerald Ash Borer in Guildwood: What Scarborough Homeowners Need to Know Before It's Too Late
EAB has been infecting and greatly reducing the viability of the ash canopy across Toronto since 2007 — confirmed losses exceed 800,000 trees, with 100,000+ in active decline in Scarborough alone. If you have an ash tree in Guildwood, here is everything you need to know about assessment, treatment, prognosis, and when to call.
June 10, 2026
Why We Preserve Trees First — And Remove Them Last
Most tree companies show up with a chainsaw mentality. Here's why UTS does it differently — and why it matters for your property and your wallet.
June 3, 2026
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