Best Native Trees for Saugerties and the Hudson Valley

By Todd Hill | September 4, 2026

Mature trees with fall foliage along a residential street in the Hudson Valley.

Fall is prime planting season in the Hudson Valley. See which native shade trees, evergreens, and fruit trees suit your Saugerties-area property.

What’s Wrong With My Tree? A Summer Diagnosis Guide for Saugerties

By Todd Hill | July 21, 2026

Wilted tree leaves with brown spots and scorched edges showing signs of summer stress or leaf disease in the Hudson Valley.

What are your tree’s leaves trying to tell you? Learn to identify yellowing, spots, wilting, and pest damage, and know when to call an arborist.

How to Tell What’s Wrong with Your Beech Tree in the Hudson Valley

By Todd Hill | May 22, 2026

Brown dried beech leaves hanging from branches on a declining beech tree in a Hudson Valley woodland.

Not sure what’s wrong with your beech tree? A Hudson Valley symptom guide to dark stripes, curling leaves, white bark patches, and what each one actually means.

Best Time to Prune Trees & Shrubs in the Hudson Valley

By Todd Hill | March 27, 2026

A person uses a hand saw to prune a branch from a small deciduous tree during the dormant season.

Should you prune now or wait until later this year? Discover the best time to prune trees in the Hudson Valley depending on the species & your property goals.

Everything You Need to Know About Growing Apple Trees in the Hudson Valley

By Todd Hill | February 23, 2026

Snow-covered apple trees with colorful fruit still hanging from bare branches in a winter orchard landscape.

Learn how to grow healthy apple trees in the Hudson Valley with expert guidance on varieties, pollination, planting, pruning, and seasonal care.

Spring Tree Care Checklist for the Hudson Valley, NY

By Todd Hill | March 29, 2024

Spring checklist of an arborist for spring time in Hudson Valley, NY

Learn how to best care for your trees and property this spring as the weather warms and tree pests and diseases return.

Difficult Tree Removal: What to Know Before Calling a Tree Service Company

By Todd Hill | February 26, 2024

Hill Treekeepers' team safely removing a large tree from a narrow backyard using specialized equipment and techniques to navigate tight spaces without damaging surroundings.

In the Hudson Valley, historic homes, limited access, and varied terrain mean difficult tree removal situations abound. Protect yourself by knowing how to hire the right tree service company to tackle these challenging tree removal jobs.