Aspen Tree Expert Co., Inc.

10/22/2026

Many homeowners assume tree work has to wait until spring once the leaves fall. For many deciduous trees, fall and winter can actually be some of the best times for inspection and pruning.

Without leaves blocking the view, arborists can more clearly assess branch structure and spot deadwood, cracks, weak attachments, crossing limbs, and older storm damage.

As insect and disease activity slows, dormancy also offers an especially good pruning window for certain species, including many oaks and elms. Working during this time can help reduce the risk of diseases spread by insects attracted to fresh cuts.

Pruning, cabling, bracing, tree risk evaluations, and removals can all continue during the colder months. Scheduling now may also help you get ahead of the spring rush. Learn more in our latest blog:

Tree work doesn’t have to wait until spring. Learn why dormancy is a good time to inspect and prune many trees in New Jersey.

10/19/2026

A bird’s-eye view of the morning calm before the trucks roll out and the day gets moving. Happy Monday from Jackson.

10/15/2026

The guys are soaking up every last bit of t-shirt and tree work weather while they still can.

10/14/2026

Thank you Attention to Detail Janitorial Services, LLC 👏 Our office and shop are looking fresh and feeling good as new.

10/13/2026

🌟 We're celebrating 30 years of Connie Chisholm with Aspen Tree Expert Co.! 🌟

When Connie first joined the family business in 1996, the office was still tucked just off the dining room at Big Steve and Laura’s house. You can get a glimpse of those days in the first photo. Since then, she has been part of just about every side of keeping Aspen running.

Now serving as our Chief Administrative Officer, she handles a little bit of everything. And if there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years, every good business needs someone helping keep all the pieces moving. Around here, that’s Connie.

For her 30-year milestone, Connie shared some memories from those early days, the story behind her favorite tree, and a little about what life at Aspen has looked like along the way.

Read the full spotlight here:
https://aspen-tree.com/company-news/30-years-at-aspen-celebrating-connie-chisholm/

Congratulations, Connie, and thank you for everything you bring to Aspen! We couldn’t be where we are without you.

10/09/2026

Aspen Turns 50 continues with the ’90s.

By this point, Aspen was growing into something bigger. Larger contracts were coming in, the crews were getting younger, and many of the people who would help shape the company’s future were starting to find their place.

For this installment, we sat down with Mark Chisholm, Wayne Olejarz, Mike Villipart, and Brian Noyes to look back on the work, the changes, and the stories they still remember from those years.

Full video on YouTube. 🎥 https://youtu.be/md1iJbacxpg?si=V4C9N4c0_bdQMqjp

If you have an Aspen story from the ’90s, we’d love to hear it in the comments.

Aspen Turns 50 continues with the 1990s.In this episode, we look ...

10/07/2026

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, so we’re looking back at our CPR and First Aid recertification training from earlier this year.

Everyone at Aspen refreshes these skills every two years so we’re ready if an emergency ever happens. If something goes wrong out in the field, the first person there is a coworker, so knowing what to do in those first few minutes really matters.

Hopefully we never need to put that training into practice, but being prepared matters. Knowing how to recognize an emergency, start CPR, use an AED, or provide basic first aid is something we want our crews to feel comfortable doing if the situation ever calls for it.

Thanks again to Joydeep and the team at Medserv Healthcare Solutions, LLC for spending the day with us and making the training practical, hands-on, and easy to follow.

10/06/2026

New Jersey’s statewide Drought Warning has been lifted after a much wetter stretch of weather, but mature trees may still be feeling the effects of the prolonged dry period. Tree recovery can take time, and signs of stress may continue to show up even after rainfall returns.

The late-September nor’easter also brought another round of heavy rain and strong winds, which may have revealed concerns that were not obvious earlier in the season.

Read more about what to watch for this fall and why tree recovery can take longer than you might expect:

New Jersey’s rain has returned, but drought stress may still affect mature trees. Learn which warning signs to watch for this fall.

10/01/2026

Few trees are as easy to recognize as the paper birch.

Its leaves turn a deep yellow in fall, while its bright white, peeling bark stands out year-round. The tree gets its name from this thin, papery bark, which many Native American tribes used for canoes, roofing, and paper.

🌳 Learn more about our October Tree of the Month:

Paper birch stands out for its white peeling bark and yellow fall color. Learn where this native tree grows best in New Jersey landscapes.

09/30/2026

Our utility crews have been on call since last week and have been working through the aftermath of the weekend’s nor’easter. ⚡

Through our work with JCP&L, crews have been clearing storm-damaged trees and limbs from around utility lines, helping improve safety and keep restoration work moving.

It’s demanding work, and there’s still plenty left to clean up. We’re grateful for the crews putting in the long hours and continuing to answer the call.

⚠️ As cleanup continues, please keep your distance from any downed utility lines and report them to your power company.