There are two standard techniques for climbing trees. Spiked Climbing and Spikeless Climbing. Spiked Climbing Spiked climbing involves the use of spikes or spurs, which are strapped to a climbers boots (see below image). The climber wears a harness with a pole belt (flip-line) that is […]
Summer Branch Drop (SBD) is a phenomenon that occurs to trees all over the world as well as to trees here on the Central Coast. It can happen to healthy trees that have no visible defects. ‘Summer branch drop’ occurs in afternoons of late summer, or early autumn, during calm conditions with warm to hot […]
Whether you believe in climate change or not, there is no denying that modern urban developments are hotter places to live than more established leafy suburbs. New urban areas and cities are comprised of hard surfaces, roads, paved areas and buildings. Hard surfaces absorb heat thus heating the surrounding air. Studies have shown that parts […]
An arborist is a specialist in the care of individual trees. Arborists are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to substantial returns. Well-cared-for trees are […]
We all know that mulch is beneficial for our plants and gardens, It improves soil structure as well as increasing the nutrient and water retaining capabilities of the soil thus opening the doors to a myriad of other advantages to the organic landscape. But did you know that mulch can be BAD? Though mulch benefits […]
The Firewood Association of Australia (FAA) has banned the used of old railway sleepers for use as firewood. 1. Used railway sleepers may contain asbestos. Even though asbestos train brake linings were phased out in the early 1980’s, some old sleepers may pre-date this time. Fibres from the asbestos brake linings can become trapped in […]
The plant disease Myrtle Rust has been detected in a cut flower growing facility on the NSW Central Coast. It is the first time the disease has been found in Australia. Rust diseases are highly transportable on clothes and shoes and are very hard to contain. Myrtle rust has been found on Agonis flexuosa (willow […]