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

A landscape planted by the team at Alpine Tree in Morristown, NJ

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.

The Benefits of Wood Chip Mulch for Your Landscape

Alpine chipper truck on a residence in Chester, NJ.

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.

Scale Insects on Trees: Signs and Treatment Methods for New Jersey Homeowners

A yard in Morris Township with trees in danger of damage from scale insects.

Scale insects are notoriously difficult to detect and control in NJ. This guide covers identifying infestations, using benefi-cial insects, proper insecticide timing, and prevention tips.

How Our Tree-Mek Robotic Crane Protects Your Landscape

Alpine Tree Service uses a Tree-Mek robotic crane to remove trees on a New Jersey property.

Mechanized tree care, such as using a Tree-Mek robotic tree crane, can increase the efficiency of tree removals and minimize lawn damage. Learn the other benefits of this high-tech piece of equipment and schedule your next tree removal.

Save Your Large Trees: How Tree Diseases are Harming New Jersey’s Oak Trees

Looking up into the canopy of a large oak tree in New Jersey that was pruned by Alpine Tree.

Oak trees in New Jersey are being attacked by several fungal and bacterial tree diseases. Learn about the biggest threats to the health of your oak trees and what you can do to save your trees.

Frost Cracks: Vertical Cracks on Tree Trunks that Form During the Winter

A long frost crack on an apple tree in New Jersey.

In this article, we’ll go over how to spot frost cracks on your trees, which trees are most susceptible, the health implications for trees that have frost cracks, and more.

Do I Need a Tree Removal Permit in New Jersey?

Find out if you need a tree removal permit before you can have a tree in your property be removed.

Why Should You Plant a New Tree After Having a Tree Removed?

A planting hole with a burlap-wrapped tree ready to be planted by the Alpine Tree team on a New Jersey property.

Replacing a tree may not seem to be a top priority after a tree removal, but if you think about the benefits of a tree, you may want to consider it. Planting a replacement tree on your New Jersey property has various factors to consider. Read this article to learn more.

My Tree Was Flooded – What Should I Do?

Brown floodwater rushes past trees, creating debris.

If trees have been flooded, they likely sustained long-lasting damage that could make them unsafe, unhealthy, and unattractive. Learn the signs of flood damage in trees and how to help your trees recover.

How to Care for a Newly-Planted Tree

newly-planted trees in a lawn in front of a house

A step-by-step guide to help ensure that your new tree grows to become firmly rooted, stable, and healthy, starting with a few things that should happen before the tree is even planted.