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?…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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:…
Read More »In some parts of Australian, Flying Fox bats can be a very big problem. Just look at Batemans Bay in New South Wales where over 100,000 bats have set up home to see how much damage can be done. As someone who has recently had a smaller flying fox problem in your back garden, it is time to survey and repair the damage now they have moved on. Damaged Branches…
Read More »Trying to remove a tree on your property can often be a mistake; the work is typically more dangerous and complicated than you realize, and many homeowners wind up damaging their property during the process. Note a few tree-removal mistakes that are very common with homeowners so you can avoid these yourself or determine whether you should call a professional tree-removal service instead. 1. Not trimming the tree before removing it…
Read More »A tree stump in your garden may not seem like a huge problem, especially if you think it will take time and effort to remove the offending object. However, tree stumps aren’t as harmless as you may think. Learn more about three garden pests that a tree stump can attract, and find out why you may want to arrange for somebody to take the old tree away. Brown root rot…
Read More »Tree lopping or pruning can keep a tree healthy and strong and also be necessary if the branches are starting to cause an interference with power lines or are hanging dangerously over an outbuilding. Tree removal might also be needed for a tree that is decayed beyond healing or that has been damaged in some way. If you’re thinking of trimming your own trees or of having one removed, note a few questions you might have and then discuss these with a tree removal specialist if necessary.…
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