Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Tree Care Experts in Airdrie, AB
Ladybug Arborists has dedicated nearly three decades to preserving and enhancing Southern Alberta's urban forest. As certified arborists, we specialize in ornamental tree and shrub care, diagnostic services, and proactive tree health management. Our approach combines technical expertise with community education, offering hands-on consulting to help property owners maintain their green assets. We prioritize early structural training for trees to prevent future liabilities and provide comprehensive risk assessments.Our commitment extends beyond commercial services to include community initiatives like the Birds of Prey Arboretum and Tree Canada partnerships. We offer tailored workshops for homeowners and property managers while maintaining strict adherence to ISA Best Management Practices and ANSI standards. Our team combines technical certifications with practical experience to deliver solutions that balance ecological stewardship with client needs.
Services
Tree Removals
Commercial Property Services
Arborist Consulting
Landscape Planning
Workshops
Horticultural Services
Plant Healthcare
Insect Management
Tree Pruning
Stump Grinding
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of experience in Southern Alberta tree care
- Our team includes ISA Certified Arborists with specialized credentials
- We provide hands-on tree owner education programs
- We implement ISA Best Management Practices for tree health
- We combine technical expertise with community-focused initiatives
Associations and certifications
- ISA Certified Arborist
- ISA Tree Risk Assessor
- ASCA Tree Appraiser
Services
Tree Pruning
Our certified arborists perform structural training and restorative pruning to enhance tree health and longevity. We follow ISA Best Management Practices for ornamental trees and shrubs up to 30 feet. Our techniques include fruit tree care, topiary shaping, and preventative maintenance to reduce future liabilities while maintaining aesthetic value.
Arborist Consulting
We provide expert tree assessments and management plans for residential and commercial properties. Services include pre-purchase inspections, risk assessments, and construction impact mitigation. Our consultants help property owners develop maintenance strategies that optimize tree health while meeting regulatory requirements and property needs.
Plant Healthcare
Our diagnostic services identify tree health issues through species analysis and soil testing. We implement deep root fertilization, mulching programs, and irrigation audits to address nutrient deficiencies. The service includes seasonal treatment plans and biological pest control methods tailored to Alberta's climate conditions.
Workshops
We offer customized educational programs for homeowners and property managers. Topics include proper pruning techniques, pest identification, and long-term tree maintenance. Workshops combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on demonstrations to empower clients with practical tree care skills applicable to Southern Alberta's urban forest environment.
Landscape Planning
Our planning services focus on selecting appropriate tree species for specific locations to minimize maintenance costs. We create customized landscape designs and conduct installation inspections to ensure compliance with municipal regulations. The service includes site analysis for optimal tree placement and second opinion evaluations for existing landscape proposals.
People
Maureen Sexsmith-West
Certified Arborist
ISA Certified Arborist with 30 years of Southern Alberta experience. Specializes in tree risk assessment and urban forestry education. Holds advanced credentials as ASCA Tree Appraiser and ISA Tree Risk Assessor.
Questions
What tree services do you offer for residential properties?
We provide pruning, health diagnostics, planting, and removal services for residential trees up to 30 feet. Our team also offers educational consultations to help homeowners maintain their trees.
Do you provide commercial tree maintenance?
Yes, we assess and maintain trees for condominium complexes, retail centers, and institutional properties. Our services include staff training and risk management programs for commercial landscapes.
How do you handle tree risk assessments?
Our certified arborists conduct detailed evaluations using industry standards. We identify structural issues, disease indicators, and safety concerns to develop appropriate treatment or removal recommendations.
Are your services available for new construction projects?
We offer tree protection plans during construction and post-construction remediation. Our consultants help preserve existing trees and develop long-term landscape management strategies.
Do you offer tree education programs?
Yes, we provide customized workshops for homeowners and property managers covering pruning techniques, pest identification, and proper tree maintenance practices specific to Alberta's climate.
Reviews (6)
Wendy Aitkens
Sep 09, 2021
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We have had Ladybug Arborists care for the trees and shrubs in our yard for many years. I always appreciate the knowledge and skills of the people who come to do the work we have requested. Maureen and her teams are always pleasant and efficient.
Paige McGeorge
Oct 04, 2020
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Great service in removing part of our Manitoba Maples, and pruning the rest of our trees. Very efficient and tidy, with good communication from the team.
G. Wayne Dwornik
Sep 06, 2020
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We had Ladybug crew remove two Mayday Trees from our back yard. The trees were volunteers (seeds, no doubt dropped by visiting birds, years ago). They grew so fast, and then our backyard was totally in shade. The lawn was struggling; we could only plant shade-loving plants. So we called them up; Maureen came over, took a look, gave us a quote and… recommendations on what shrubs we might consider planting in their place. The crew came by and very deftly removed the two trees, ground down the stumps and left it ready for us to plant anew. Amazing how fast, how well they worked, removing the
Jade Torrento
Nov 11, 2019
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Maureen and her staff are so friendly, professional and quick to respond. I’ve used them as A resource to get mulch for my yard. Anytime I need tree pruning services I will be calling them for sure!!
Jill Storlien
Oct 24, 2019
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Maureen and her team of arborists did a great job on my daughter's trees. I appreciated their expertise, great communication and follow up. I would highly recommend them. Jill
Marvin Reimer
Jun 22, 2019
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A great job done taking a 40ft spruce tree down that had grown tight to the house. Their zip line procedure was a most effective way to bring down the boughs in a controlled way where space around the tree was confined. They showed up when they said and were friendly and professional in our interaction. Thanks
