Top Notch Tree Care Tips

Keeping Trees Happy in the Coastal South Shore of MA

Tips on pruning, trimming, fertilization, and more topics focused on keeping your trees beautiful, safe, and healthy.

The team at Top Notch Tree preparing to work on a tree with damaged bark in Hanover, MA.

What to Do When Your Tree Has Damaged Bark

Is your tree's bark looking a little worse for wear? Discover the hidden dangers of damaged bark and expert tips on how to restore your tree's health and vitality.
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A photo of some of Top Notch Tree’s equipment on a job in Duxbury, MA.

6 Questions to Build Trust with Your Tree Care Company

Not all tree services are cut from the same cloth on the South Shore. Here are the questions to ask when choosing a trustworthy tree care company.
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The team at Top Notch Tree does some summer tree work in a yard in Kingston, Massachusetts.

6 Trees That Thrive in the South Shore’s Summer Heat

Six arborist-recommended heat- and drought-tolerant trees that stand up to summer weather on the South Shore. Bonus – three are also salt-tolerant!
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Tree roots growing and exposed, damaging the road.

Preventing Tree Root Damage to Sidewalks, Foundations & Plumbing

Don't blame tree roots before getting the facts. Uncover the real culprits behind clogged pipes, cracked sidewalks, foundation issues, and tripping hazards.
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Heavy snow weight sags branches of a leafless tree in completely white, snow covered yard.

How Much Snow Weight Can Massachusetts Trees Handle?

Uncover the surprising resilience of Massachusetts trees against snow weight! Learn the limit before snowfall turns from winter wonderland to potential hazard.
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A tree trunk with a long vertical stress crack on its trunk stands in a forest.

What Causes Stress Cracks in Trees & How to Prevent It

Don’t let your trees fall victim to stress cracks! Learn the causes of stress cracks in Massachusetts and how to prevent them.
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This broken oak in a green grassy field may have been saved with a tree risk assessment.

Are Your Trees Safe? Why You Need a Tree Risk Assessment

Don’t let dangerous trees become a liability. Learn how to keep your Massachusetts South Shore property safe with a tree risk assessment!
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