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Glorious, Great and Grounded: A Tree Blog

Hello. My name is Neve, and I want to welcome you to my tree blog. Trees are glorious, great and of course, grounded. They provide everything, from shade, to food, to recreation, and they can be harvested and made into other things. I have always been in awe of trees, more so than with other plants I have to admit. There's just something about the way that they stretch up to the sky but also have so much going on below. In this blog, I am going to write about many aspects of tree care, and I hope that these blogs help you take great care of your trees. Thank you so much for reading!

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New Gardeners, Beware: It’s Time to Prune Trees

Posted on September 14, 2021

Springlike weather is finally here in Australia, and that means it's time to prune trees in preparation for their new growth season. For new gardeners and homeowners, that sounds like time to get the pruning shears out and get those trees into shape. However, it's better to let a tree service do the work—and you shouldn't wait to call to set up an appointment. The Less Foliage—the Better Whether you're attempting to do the work yourself or will be calling a tree service, don't wait. [Read More]

Two tips to follow when having a tree removed after some heavy snowfall

Posted on May 25, 2021

Even though it's best not to have any tree removals done during snowy periods, sometimes it's necessary to get a tree felled after some heavy snowfall (if, for example, the tree is going to collapse soon). Here are some tips to follow in this situation. Don't clear away the snow around the tree before the tree removal team arrives Whilst you might think that clearing away most of the snow that surrounds the tree would help the tree removalists, as it would make the tree more accessible, it's best not to do this (or to only make a very narrow path to the tree so these professionals don't have to wade through snow to access it). [Read More]

When Should You Seek Tree Lopping Services?

Posted on December 14, 2019

Tree lopping is considered to be an extreme tree pruning technique by most people because it involves the removal of large sections of the tree, like the stem or branches. However, this procedure can offer a unique set of benefits provided it's handled by an expert and for the right reasons. Usually, it's commended by arborists after assessing a tree's condition. This post outlines circumstances when your tree expert may recommend tree lopping. [Read More]

4 Ways an Arborist Can Make Your Home Safer

Posted on July 9, 2019

Trees are often a wonderful sight to behold, but there's no denying that they sometimes make life difficult. When a tree is compromising your property's safety, it's better to call on an arborist rather than let the problem progress. If you're unsure what your local tree arborist can achieve, it's worth learning more about what they do. Removing deadwood to prevent infections and accidents Deadwood is a common occurrence, but you shouldn't always allow it to remain on your tree. [Read More]