Articles by
NYC Urban Forestry & Tree Care Specialist
Frank specializes in the technical standards of urban forestry and tree preservation across the five boroughs. He focuses on the health requirements for oak and London plane trees, NYC Parks Department permit protocols, and best practices for managing storm-damaged vegetation in high-density urban environments.
August 8, 2025
Have you been noticing thinning leaves or strange holes in the bark of your tree? You might be dealing with an emerald ash borer infestation. This tiny insect has caused massive damage...
July 29, 2025
If you’re here, you’re probably tired of tripping over roots in your yard, or maybe they’re cracking your sidewalk. It’s very frustrating. And it’s not always clear what you’re supposed to...
July 18, 2025
Are you getting bored with where your tree is standing? You might've considered moving it, and yes, it is possible to move a tree without damaging its root system! However, it takes...
July 4, 2025
Unlike a tooth cavity, tree cavities are often harmless and don’t require filling. As professional arborists, we’ve seen many myths about filling tree holes. This may have come from the history of...
June 27, 2025
Have you ever walked past a tree with a white trunk and wondered why someone painted it? That’s called whitewashing a tree, and it’s more than just a decoration. This age-old practice...
June 6, 2025
You need to know where your property starts and ends to remove a tree on “your” property. Finding your title survey in New York helps prevent misunderstandings with public property, and neighbors,...
May 21, 2025
You can but you shouldn’t. There are several things that mowing wet grass brings to your garden. And some of them are not so pretty. It can affect lawn health, gardening routine,...
May 7, 2025
If you’ve got trees in your backyard, we’re about to let you in on a big secret - the benefits of tree trimmings. Any fallen or leftover branches, leaves, and twigs after...
April 21, 2025
It can get annoying when your yard is covered with a bunch of leaves and broken branches. It happens every year, right? Before you throw everything away or pile it up somewhere,...
April 14, 2025
When it comes to having a healthy garden, mulch does a lot more than most people think. It’s not just something you toss around for looks, it holds moisture, keeps weeds away,...
