Ecological Benefits of Trees

by | Mar 26, 2015 | Tips

The ecological benefits of trees are all around us . . .literally! They affect the air we breathe, the soil we stand on and grow our food in, the wood we build our homes with, the water we drink, the sun that shines on us, and even our minds on a psychological level....

Dutch Elm Disease

by | Jan 8, 2015 | Featured Articles, Tips

Elm trees are a great, beautiful variety of tree, but they’re vulnerable to something called Dutch Elm Disease which can cause unsightly patches on the tree, or even tree death. Dutch Elm Disease is due to a fungus spread by the elm bark beetle, and is not...

Never Move Firewood

by | Oct 16, 2014 | Tips

As winter approaches, so does the season for bonfires and warming up with indoor fireplaces.  This time of year, it is important for us to stress that you never move firewood.  What are the effects of moving firewood?  How can this be damaging to your surrounding...

Why Hire an Arborist?

by | Aug 1, 2014 | Tips

Why hire an arborist?  An arborist, or arboriculturist, is a professional trained in the practice of planting, caring for, and maintaining trees!  Westchester Tree Life’s staff of professional arborists, located in Chappaqua, New York, are fully trained in the...