Expert tree care advice, seasonal guides, and local insights from decades of hands-on experience in Middlesex County.
January 6, 2026
Complete 2026 pricing guide for tree removal in Massachusetts. Small, medium, and large tree costs, stump grinding add-ons, crane-assisted removal pricing, and factors that affect your final estimate. Real numbers from a local crew with 30 years of experience.
January 15, 2026
Learn the 7 clear warning signs that a tree needs to come down. Dead crowns, trunk cavities, root damage, heavy lean, storm splits, fungal growth, and structure conflicts. Massachusetts-specific advice from a crew with 30 years of experience.
January 22, 2026
Do you need a permit to cut down a tree in Massachusetts? Town-by-town permit guide covering Billerica, Chelmsford, Lowell, Tewksbury, Wilmington, Burlington, Bedford, Carlisle, Dracut, Westford, Andover, Woburn, and Lexington. Tree Warden rules, wetland buffers, and scenic road bylaws explained.
February 3, 2026
Should you prune or remove your tree? Decision framework covering when pruning saves a tree vs when removal is the right call. Cost comparison, ISA pruning standards, species-specific advice for red oak, white pine, sugar maple, and ash, plus best timing for Massachusetts.
February 12, 2026
What does stump grinding cost and how does it work? Cost breakdown ($150-$300 typical), step-by-step process, what happens to the wood chips, can you plant over a ground stump, and why you should skip the DIY approach. Straight talk from a crew that grinds stumps every day.