This post has been updated for 2018 – Please click here for the link. “Wyong Shire Council’s new tree policy has now come into effect, and is designed to make it easier for residents to remove trees that are potentially dangerous or problem trees in an effort to protect properties from damage.” Really? Or is […]
The following are a number of questions included in our tree safety checklist, which you can download for free below. Is there fungi or mushrooms growing around the root system? Has there been any excavation or change in soil levels around the tree? Is the tree unstable or loose in the ground? Does the tree […]
Lots of rain and strong winds have created a perfect combination to test out the strength and stability of our trees. Whilst the majority of trees have held fast, a small percentage have succumbed to forces of Mother Nature. So which trees are most susceptible to falling or damage? 1. Trees evolved in large groups […]
What not do do. There is a proper way to prune trees, then there is this – indiscriminate cutting of a tree. Injury done to a tree by an unqualified tree lopper. This sort of cutting shows that the lopper here has no respect for the tree, the client, or for their profession. Either that […]
Do you really want tree cutting? Or do you want proper tree pruning or whole tree removal? As you may or may not know, there is a difference. Just plain tree cutting of any part of a tree can lead to long term problems for your tree. These problems will become safety risks in the […]
With lots of rain and heavy wind, trees with poor structure are prone to falling over. Of course a strong enough wind will damage even the strongest of trees. But the first to go will be those with poor structure. Namely those trees situated in loose ground or those with poor trunk or branch attachments […]
Do you often wonder why your trees foam when it rains? Our Arborists answer: This occurs when rainwater dissolves chemicals from the treebark as it flows down the stem of the tree. This changes the surface tension of the water so that when it drips down towards the base of the tree, the air is […]
Avoca Beach on the Central Coast, is well known for natural its leafy beach side environment. The dominant tree species along the coast here is eucalyptus pilularis, common name – Blackbutt. This species has long ranging branches, usually with an ascending structure where many of the branches are as tall as the centre crown of […]
Being in nature is better for our health than we know. Exposure to natural light, breathing in organic compounds from forests and having a view of greenery or natural horizons, affects hormones, glucose levels, and chemical balances in our body and brain in a positive way. The way nature affects our bodies naturally reduces stress, […]
If you have dead branches in your tree, it is a good idea to have them pruned off. 1. Deadwood or dead branches can be a danger to the target area under your tree. Whether it be your house, car or children’s play area, pruning dead branches removes the hazard. As in the picture below, […]