Question 1

What are the main services offered by Services d'arbres Boucherville?

Accepted Answer

Services d'arbres Boucherville specializes in pruning, restructuring, trimming, tree removal, anomaly detection, wound treatment, cabling, and stump grinding.

Question 2

What is the owner's background?

Accepted Answer

Alain Laperrière, the owner, is a long-time resident of Boucherville, passionate about trees and shrubs, with a DEP in arboriculture/pruning and bonsai training. He is also a retired Lieutenant firefighter from Montreal.

Question 3

What is the importance of regular tree maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Regular maintenance every 3 to 5 years by a professional company is crucial for tree longevity, safety, and health, ensuring they are balanced, have the correct height, and are free from dead, diseased, or damaged branches.

Question 4

What are some common tree diseases and pests mentioned?

Accepted Answer

The website mentions the emerald ash borer (agrile du frêne), Dutch elm disease (chancre eutypelléen de l'érable), and black knot (nodule noir), and the potential arrival of the Asian longhorned beetle (longicorne asiatique).

Question 5

Does Services d'arbres Boucherville perform tree planting?

Accepted Answer

While they can guide you on tree selection, Services d'arbres Boucherville no longer performs tree planting directly, as nurseries often provide better guarantees when they plant the trees they sell.

Question 6

What is stump grinding?

Accepted Answer

Stump grinding is a service where a machine with a rotating disk chips away the stump a few inches below ground level. The cost depends on the stump's diameter, depth, root presence, tree species, and waste management needs.