What Are the Benefits of Trees?
I have heard people say, ” trees are no good unless you can grow something you can eat on them”, or “that tree is no good, it makes a mess with all its leaves over my roof and driveway”. Sure, trees can also be hazardous, and tree roots can get into pipes and building footings, […]
Help, My Tree is Unbalanced – What Should I Do?
My tree is unbalanced, will it fall over? Can you do some tree pruning so it is more balanced? This is a question I often get asked. Sure, a tree may look unbalanced, but that is just our perception. We may percieve unbalance because there are more branches on one side than another. It is […]
Tree Pruning Natures Way
Trees in nature don’t get pruned in a conventional manner. However they do still get pruned. They are pruned by nature, by storms, by wildlife, by bacteria and fungii. Weak branches and trees are blown over, infested or eaten by animals or microorganisms. Weak trees or branches do not survive in nature, that is natures […]
Central Coast Trees Affected by Myrtle Rust
A fungal disease called Myrtle Rust is affecting many areas on the Central Coast. See earlier post 9th June 2010. The disease affects many native species from bottlebrush, melaluca, through to eucalyptus species. Leaves get a purple discoloration with yellow spores. Leaves also become distorted or deformed, see image below. An outbreak has occured in […]
Damaged Property Caused by Broken Tree Branches
We have had quite a few emergency calls lately from broken tree branches falling on properties lately. Reasons for this? Its spring time, well summer now, however we did have a late start to spring this year. Yes, the extra weight an branches as new leaves, seeds and flowers grow can […]
Preparing Your Garden For Spring
Late winter and early spring is the best time to get your garden ready for the growing season. Here are our 10 tips to keep your garden looking its best. Clear out dead plants and leaf litter Pull out any weeds and undesirable species Prepare your soil by aerating and fertilising Plant annual flower and […]
Arborist or Tree Lopper – Which One Should I Hire?
Anyone can lop a tree. Lopping refers to indiscriminate hacking of a tree with no respect for the trees health, tree safety or for the customer. Lopping a tree creates a wound which will inevitably be detrimental to a trees long term health. It is also unsightly and the new growth that forms after lopping […]
The Benefits of Mulch and Your Garden
Mulching is one of the most important ways to maintain healthy landscape plants. A mulch is any material applied to the soil surface for protection or improvement of the area covered. Mulching is really nature’s idea. Nature produces large quantities of mulch all the time with fallen leaves, needles, twigs, pieces of bark, spent flower […]
Subterranean Termites The Real Threat
Even though there are many species of termites the one that can cause the most damage to our homes is the subterranean species. These termites eat wood from the inside out, so you won’t necessarily realize that your wood is being hollowed out through termite activity because they leave the outer layers intact. This means […]
Do it Yourself Tree Hazard Assessment Questionaire
What does the average home owner have to look out for to see if their tree is safe or healthy? If you answer YES to any of the questions below, then, YES, you should have your tree inspected by a qualified Arborist. 1. Has any recent construction or excavation taken place around my tree? 2. […]