Spring is a fantastic time to head out into the back garden and get it tidied up ready for the summer entertaining months which are not too far away. As someone who has recently moved into a home with a lot of trees on the property, you have concerns about the health of a couple of them. You know that dead trees can become flying missiles during summer storms, but you’re not too sure whether these trees can still be saved.…
Another Australian summer has come to an end, and once again there have been plenty of bushfires keeping fire brigades busy. Returning to a home after a bushfire moves through is frightening, as you don’t know what to expect. As someone who has recently moved into a Victorian rural area, you already know how to prepare to flee if fires flare in your area. You also know what to do about your home when you return to find it is damaged.…
If you have discovered that one of the trees in your garden has developed a disease, there are two steps you will need to take. Read on to find out what these steps are.
Take measures to avoid the spread of disease
If you have other trees in your garden, it is absolutely essential to avoid touching the trunk or walking over the visible roots of the diseased tree, as this could lead to the harmful bacteria or fungi present on its bark being transferred to your feet or hands.…
A healthy eucalyptus tree can provide an area with many benefits. They grow quickly, up to 15 feet per year, offer shade, act as a natural wind barrier and are also visually appealing. They also attract wildlife, such as lorikeets, eastern rosellas and possums. However, despite their hardiness and ability to adapt to most climates and soil types, eucalyptus trees are prone to shedding leaves, bark and, more worryingly, limbs.…
If you have mature trees on your property, you should have them pruned and looked over annually by an experienced local tree services company. An experienced arborist will be able to spot the early signs of diseases, such as heart rot, and take steps to prevent extensive damage to the tree from occurring. In between visits, you can keep an eye on your trees too. But, how do you spot heart rot and how can it be prevented?…
Whether you have just moved into a new home, or have decided to give your existing yard a makeover, adding a tree to your property offers a multitude of benefits. As well as the obvious qualities like clean air, shade and beauty; if you stick to native Australian trees such as the glorious Golden Wattle, research shows your yard will attract more bird species.
Take the time to carefully consider each of the following conditions before selecting and planting your tree, and the value of your property could rise by 5.…
Trees are great. They produce the oxygen we need to survive and keep our air clean; they provide vital habitats for wildlife; they give us healthy, delicious food–and that’s not the half of it. One of the oldest living things on earth is a tree in Sweden, thought to be almost ten thousand years of age. Humanity cannot do without trees, and it’s important to respect and protect them.
That said, there are some trees that are simply in the wrong place.…
If you have a palm tree on your land that has to be removed due to disease or damage, you may find that you are left with the stump. It’s important that the stump is removed in order to prevent its colonisation by wood eating pests and to improve the soil to allow successful future planting in the area. But how can you remove the palm stump?
Here’s an overview of several techniques that could be used for palm stump removal.…
Do you have trees in your landscape that have been negatively affected by construction work during a home renovation project? Read on and discover some measures that can be taken to restore the health of those trees.
Improving Aeration
The soil in the root zone of the trees may have been compacted when construction vehicles moved over that soil as they ferried construction materials and debris. This compaction can reduce the aeration of the soil.…
The trees in your yard are very important: they filter dust particles from the air, provide shade when it is extremely hot outside, reduce the impact of adverse weather elements, such as strong winds, etc., and can provide so many other essential benefits. As a result, you might not deem it necessary to remove any part of your trees: let alone consider felling an entire tree.
But it is best practice to lop the trees in your yard on a routine basis, as it could result in the following benefits for you and your home:…
