Steel support cable installed in tree canopy in Berwyn, PA

Tree Cabling in Berwyn, PA: What It Actually Looks Like

August 26, 2026

Written by Greg Drecher, ISA Certified Arborist #PD-2775A Most homeowners never think about tree cabling until someone points it out to them. During a recent property assessment in Berwyn, PA, that’s exactly what happened, twice, on the same property, for two different reasons. One tree had never been cabled at all. The other had a cable already in place, installed years earlier, that had quietly reached the end of its

Certified arborist installing support cables on a leaning tree to improve structural stability and reduce the risk of branch or trunk failure | Cabling a Leaning Tree

Can a Leaning Tree Be Straightened With Cabling?

August 21, 2026

A tree that starts leaning can be alarming, especially if it’s leaning toward your home or power lines. Although it’s natural to assume that a tree needs to be removed as soon as it starts to tilt, that’s not always the case. Talking to a tree service in Haverford, PA, about the possibility of cabling a leaning tree could help restore its stability and allow you to keep it. Why

Arborist inspecting tree roots growing near a home's foundation to assess potential structural damage and recommend appropriate tree care | Can Tree Roots Damage a Foundation?

Can Tree Roots Damage Your Foundation?

August 21, 2026

Those towering trees in your yard add beauty and shade to your landscaping, but they can wreak havoc underground without showing many signs. Tree roots spread far more aggressively than many homeowners realize, potentially damaging plumbing systems and entire home foundations over time if left unaddressed. If you’re asking, “Can tree roots damage foundations?” the answer is yes, and we’re here to explain how below. Read on as Executive Tree Care

Adult spotted lanternfly with wings closed, resting on a vine

5 Signs of Spotted Lanternfly Damage in Delaware County Trees

August 19, 2026

Written by The Executive Tree Care Team You may already be dealing with spotted lanternfly damage. If you’ve been seeing more of them in your yard this month, you’re not imagining it. Adults are active right now across Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Chester County, all three remain under Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine as of this month. And late summer isn’t just when they’re most visible. It’s the season right

Pin Oak drought treatment site in Media, PA

Signs of Drought Stress in Delaware County Trees

August 12, 2026

Written by Doug Bull, ISA Certified Arborist #PD-0544A Most homeowners think if their trees made it through a dry stretch still green, the danger passed. That’s usually not true. Drought stress is often a delayed reaction. A tree can look fine in July and start showing real damage in September, weeks after the soil dried out. This isn’t just a general concern this year. As of early August 2026, Delaware

Certified arborist inspecting white fungal growth on a tree trunk to evaluate decay, structural integrity, and potential safety risks | Is White Fungus on Trees Dangerous?

Is White Fungus on Trees Dangerous in Drexel Hill, PA?

August 7, 2026

Trees tend to look the same day after day, so when something unusual shows up suddenly, it’s reasonable to wonder what’s going on. One common cause of concern that has homeowners calling tree services in Drexel Hill, PA, is the sudden appearance of white fungus. More importantly, they want to know, “Is white fungus on trees dangerous?” The short answer is that it depends. While some fungi are mostly a

Side-by-side comparison of a freshly ground tree stump and a fully excavated stump removal site to illustrate the differences between stump grinding and stump removal | Stump Grinding vs Stump Removal

A Homeowner’s Guide to Choosing Between Stump Grinding and Stump Removal

August 7, 2026

An old tree stump may not seem like a cause for concern until it starts attracting pests to your yard. Maybe it’s simply in the way of your landscaping, and you’d rather plant something new. Either way, what are your choices? If you’re comparing stump grinding versus removal and are unsure which method to choose, you’ve come to the right place. Below, our crew from Executive Tree Care goes over grinding

Mature Japanese maple in Delaware County front yard

How Heat Stress Affects Trees in Delaware County

August 5, 2026

Written by the Executive Tree Care Team How Heat Stress Affects Trees in Delaware County By late July, most homeowners in Delaware County and along the Main Line have adjusted their own routines around the heat. Trees don’t get that choice, and the signs that they’re struggling are often mistaken for something less serious, or missed entirely until the damage is already done. Heat stress rarely kills a tree outright

Arborist inspecting a tree with green leaves and dead branches to assess tree health | Can a Dead Tree Have Green Leaves?

Can a Dead Tree Have Green Leaves in Folcroft, PA?

July 21, 2026

A tree covered in green leaves looks healthy at first glance, so it makes sense that homeowners are puzzled when they learn it’s actually dying. But what if the tree is already dead? Tree services in Folcroft, PA, get this question a lot. A fully dead tree can’t grow leaves at all, but because trees often take time to die (or even show symptoms of a problem), being alert to

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