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Everything you want to know about how to keep your trees as safe, healthy and beautiful as possible. Specially written for the Morristown, NJ area and surrounding towns.

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A rhododendron showing brown winter burn damage on leaves with healthy green foliage, demonstrating the need for winter protection in New Jersey.

How to Protect Evergreens from Winter Burn in New Jersey

Protect your evergreens this winter in Morris County. Learn the warning signs of winter burn and expert ways to prevent lasting damage with anti-desiccants.
The Alpine Tree team using a crane to remove a tree after a storm in Montclair, NJ.

Don’t Risk It: Why You Should Leave Storm Damage Cleanup to Professionals

Downed trees and broken branches can be dangerous. Learn why professional storm damage cleanup is the safest way to protect your home and family.
A maple tree canopy against the blue sky in Morristown, NJ.

6 Mature Tree Care Tips Morris County Homeowners Must Know

Your old oaks and maples are irreplaceable. Learn what it takes to keep mature trees healthy, strong, and beautiful across Morris County.
A maple tree displaying the signs of girdling roots in Morristown, NJ.

What Are Girdling Roots, and What Can You Do About Them?

Girdling roots can potentially kill a tree if not corrected. Alpine Tree explains what causes girdling roots and what you can do to prevent them in Morris County.
The Alpine Tree team’s injection equipment sitting by an ash tree in Mendham, NJ.

Worried About Emerald Ash Borer and Other Pests? 5 Tips to Prevent Tree Insect and Disease Damage

Protect your Morris County trees from destructive pests. Alpine Tree shares five simple yet effective ways to prevent insect infestations and disease damage.
A tree during winter without leaves and showing signs that needs watering with a clear blue winter sky behind.

How to Water Trees During a Morris County Winter Drought

Keep your trees healthy through Morris County’s winter droughts! Learn when and how to water properly with this step-by-step guide from Alpine Tree.
An Alpine Tree truck carrying three large logs away from a tree removal in Morristown, NJ.

6 Factors Influencing the Cost to Take Down a Tree in New Jersey

Wondering about the cost to take down a tree? Learn how size, location, and hazards affect pricing so you can plan your tree removal with confidence.
A dead ash tree showing the symptoms of emerald ash borer infestation.

Dead Ash Tree Removal: Why You Should Leave It to the Pros

Thinking about removing dead ash trees? Learn about the hidden dangers of DIY ash tree removal & why Alpine Tree is your trusted expert in Morris County, NJ.
A team meeting of Alpine Tree staff covering safety when using a chipper.

8 Signs of a Reputable Tree Care Company You Should Look For

Not sure how to choose the best tree care company in New Jersey? Alpine Tree shares 8 signs of a reputable tree care company to help you make the right choice.
A landscape planted by the team at Alpine Tree in Morristown, NJ

Spring vs. Fall: When Is the Best Time for Tree Planting?

Uncover the secrets to successful tree planting in the Morristown, NJ area. Alpine Tree explains the pros and cons of each season, expert tips, and the ideal time.
Alpine chipper truck on a residence in Chester, NJ.

The Benefits of Wood Chip Mulch for Your Landscape

Wood chips are a popular mulch because they are biodegradable, benefit the soil, and often free. Discover more benefits of wood chip mulch in New Jersey.
The newly sprouted leaves of a beech tree.

Beech Bark Disease: Prevention, Causes, and Symptoms

Beech bark disease is a fatal disease targeting American beech trees across New Jersey. Learn more about the causes and how to prevent beech bark disease.

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