Dog at Play Tree Service

01/19/2025

Proud of this team and these guys. They knocked it out of the park for a happy customer last week. Nice to be the and just chill out on the ground teaching and offering pointers to our newest climber and the occasional bit of muscle to pull brush. Thankful to have such a cohesive group. Without employees we would be nothing.

Dog at Play Tree Service

12/19/2024

Earlier this fall we had an awesome customer who was good with a drone. This is just a little bit of the guys taking some weight off for a safe guided fell/pull over. This dying tree is going to be repurposed as furniture and home decor - to be milled after drying out.

12/03/2024

Signs provided by DNRR about Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) have been put up at the Armcrest, First Lake and Lakeview/Windsor Junction trail heads. HWA has not been reported in Sackville Lake Provincial Park, but it has been found in HRM including at Oakfield Provincial Park. For more information on how to help reduce the spread of HWA visit https://www.nshemlock.ca/

10/10/2024

Just wanted to share a story of being in small business - One of my laborers went to drop a load at a local gravel pit/dump site and saw in another pile something orange. He dug out a good looking Stihl TS700 cutoff saw. With the blade and tax just shy of 3k. Some folks would keep it however, once it was in my hands, I contacted my local dealer and they gave me the name of the original purchaser from the serial number. I called them and it had been stolen from them some time ago. Whatever kind of life it had, it's now back with the original purchaser. Some people may call me a sucker but I truly believe in Karma. What goes around comes around. I've been helped before in business and this time it was my turn. There are good people out there everywhere. Keep the good going in this world. Be an example for your kids, family, customers.

10/06/2024

Road trip to get a few trees for clients this week. We don't just cut down or prune trees... we plant them too. From roots to shoots we provide total tree life cycle care. As a company, we also donate to the treecanada.ca fund to help repopulate our forest canopy. For every tree we take down, 2 get planted. Today, there are more forests in Nova Scotia than in my grandfathers time thanks to responsible forest managment practices like this and legislation encouraging responsible stewardship. Today we planted a Red oak and a Norway Spruce for 2 seperate clients. Future generations will enjoy the benefits of these trees. Current homeowners will get to enjoy shaping their properties for years to come. "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is right now!"

09/16/2024

being in the tree care industry you see a lot of people focusing on removals and yes, those are needed in a lot of cases. However, we need to remember that we need forests to survive. Pruning or thinning can help in alot of cases. Forests and urban forests - the canopy, branches, stems, and roots provide homes, habitat and food for a multitude of species including ourselves. All too often we see damage in the forest whether it is from an unsustainable practice, littering or Accidental Fire. Stewarding our forest is a job for everybody. In Nova Scotia the hemlocks, ash and to a lesser extent Birches Maples Pines spruces are all under attack by insects and fungus. Do your part and trying to help these forests , do not move firewood. Pack out what you bring in. Purchase from a local vendor. Above all, Get out there and explore our forest, and if it's hunting season remember to wear your blaze orange and be safe!

07/29/2024

When pruning any tree, there is a right time a wrong time, a right method and the wrong method. Some pretty bad things can happen to your trees if proper care is not taken during pruning operations. You protect your Investments like your house and your car, trees add value as well as help us all survive and hold the soil together when properly cared for. Please look for the ISA certification logo and coming to you soon in Nova Scotia the Red Seal for a qualified apprenticeable Journey person trade in arboriculture. Sometimes the cheapest and quickest is not always the best. Contact a certified Arborist for all your tree care needs.

06/04/2024

03/27/2024

Halifax Nova Scotia residents- have your input and how your forests, wooded areas and Parks are laid out for the future!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/gns3SuFy77Z5VqKm/?mibextid=xfxF2i

We're updating our Urban Forest Management Plan.

01/02/2024

Our 2023/2024 tree pruning program has begun and is expected to continue through March. This proactive maintenance program improves the health of the urban canopy of municipal-owned street trees, ensuring longer lived trees, while reducing damage to trees and local infrastructure due to weather events.

To learn when tree pruning may take place in your area, visit www.halifax.ca/trees for detailed schedules and maps.

12/25/2023

🎄 Season's Greetings from the Dog@Play Team! 🌲

Did you know the tradition of decorating Christmas trees dates back to 16th-century Germany? It symbolizes life and hope during the winter months. 🌟

Did you know the tallest Christmas tree ever cut was a whopping 221 feet tall? Now that's reaching for the stars 💪

Wishing you all a tree-mendous holiday season filled with joy, laughter, and of course, a touch of tree wisdom. Keep growing and thriving!

09/16/2023

While it is impossible to prevent all storm-related damage to trees, an ISA Certified Arborist® can help identify potential areas of concern and help prepare your trees for inclement weather. Read more on preventative tree care and what to do when you're facing storm-related tree damage https://ow.ly/jq2u50PLCa8

Check out our Find an Arborist search to find your local ISA Certified Arborist® https://ow.ly/F7Pr50PLC9J

08/30/2023

Our go-to supplier when sourcing quality trees and shrubs for our clients ❤️

08/14/2023

Some days it would be nice to work this fast... credit to our clients for the video.

08/14/2023

Can a tree on your property be owned by the city or provincial government and therfore illegal to prune or remove without permission? Absolutely. As a general rule of thumb, if a tree is within 25 feet of the curb or sidewalk/road, call your municipal government for thought process or for any tree you are concerned about before pruning or removal starts. In the city of Halifax, NS this service is free of charge and accessed by dialing 311 monday-friday, 8am-3:30pm. We work with many stakeholders when it comes to treecare and the government is no exception. We will send you to the right people - and in some cases, your concerns may be taken care of for free by your local government. Keeping your money in your pocket is the name of the game these days. The city, province, federal government and power utility make heavy investments in tree care and vegetation management and this use of your tax or billing dollars shouldn't go to waste. Trees are valuable resources, serve multiple purposes and are worth taking care of for life!

https://www.halifax.ca/transportation/streets-sidewalks/urban-forestry/tree-pruning-program #:~:text=Municipal%20trees%20are%20assessed%20for,halifax.ca%20or%20calling%20311.

The municipality's cyclical pruning program is based on best management practices for tree care and takes place on a seven-year cycle.