About Me
Shaping the perfect ornamental tree takes a lot of work but creates a fantastic statement in any yard. The history of ornamental trees is amazing, I've spent much of my spare time and holidays researching and visiting sites with traditionally shaped tree, and researching the techniques that people used to trim those trees originally. Of course these days with electric trimmers and computer planning programs we can come up with easy ways to trim trees and even more exotic and intricate patterns. It's exciting to be on the forefront of an industry with so much history, and to be adding my little section to that history.
2015
How To Move An Ornamental Tree
If you have an ornamental tree on your land that has grown too big for its position, you might think that the only alternative is to have it removed. However, it is possible to move small trees yourself, or with the assistance of a professional arborist. You'll need to allow a few months to complete the process of moving the tree. Read on to find out more.
How to move small trees
Why You May Need to Be Wary of Certain Trees in Your Back Garden
If you've just moved into a property that has a number of mature trees in the back garden, you may be wondering how they will affect your property as time goes by. Do you need to be concerned about these trees and wonder whether they will cause any damage? Read on to learn more.
Why Some Trees Are Problematic
Firstly, trees are generally a very important part of everyday life and care should be taken to look after them where all possible.
3 Reasons to Keep Trees and Shrubbery Trimmed
If there are trees or shrubs near your home, they could end up causing a lot of damage that will cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars to repair. This doesn't mean that you need to get rid of your trees and shrubs. All you need to do is contact a specialist in tree services to come to your home and trim the branches back. There are several reasons to hire tree felling specialists to take care of your trees and shrubs, including the following.
Tree Lopping: How to Stay Safe and Know Your Limits
Sometimes you might look at a tree on your property and think it needs to come down. The tree might be old, overgrown, or you might simply think that the aesthetic quality of your property will be improved if the tree is removed, or at least reduced in size. But how easy is it to actually work on the tree? Before you begin, you must consider some limitations that might apply.
Why You Commercial Real Estate Could Benefit From Hiring A Tree Lopping Service
If you have a variety of trees on your commercial real estate, then they need to be looked after in order to ensure that they don't get in the way visually, or degrade the look of your real estate. Trees are a great way to improve the look of a landscape. Some real estate properties without them can look very bland; but without proper management, they can also detract from the value of your property.
How to Get the Most out of Your Scheduled Tree Service
Homeowners use tree services in one of two ways, emergency removal or seasonal upkeep. If you are using a tree service for seasonal upkeep, then you likely have a standing appointment. These appointments can get expensive, so you want to get the most out of the appointment as possible. Here are some ways to get the most out of your tree service appointment and give back a little to your landscaping in the process.
4 Ways To Remove A Tree Stump
A tree stump in the middle of your garden can really limit how you use your outdoor space and it doesn't make the most attractive feature. It typically takes a bit of hard work to remove a tree stump, but it can be done. Here's an overview of four stump removal techniques:
Dig It
If the stump is from a young tree with a relatively tame root system you can dig it out.
Tree Felling In Bushfire Prone Areas In NSW
The new 10/50 laws in NSW have given homeowners more freedom to fell trees and clear vegetation around their homes to protect against bushfire encroachment, without needing to seek approval for the tree felling. The 10 metres applies from the edge of external walls to the habitable structures (so does not apply to sheds or storage structures).
Here is a guide on how to use the 10/50 regulations to clear the areas around your home.
Four Fun Tree-Centric Activities to Do with Children
Want your children to love and respect the trees in your yard and by extension the trees throughout the rest of the world? Then consider getting them excited about trees by doing some tree-centric activities. Here are four spots of tree-based fun that will excite your little ones:
1. Make tree faces
You may have seen trees with eyes, noses and mouths attached to their trunks, but did you know that you can make your own tree faces?
How Different Types of Preservative are Used to Treat Pine
Timber is a widely accepted product used throughout the building industry. It's environmentally friendly and is harvested from sustainably-managed forests. However, in its natural state once harvested it will be subject to degradation. This is why any timber used in outdoor environments is treated to survive attack from weathering, insects or fungal infestation. What types of treatment are used and for what final applications?
Three Categories of Preservative
Treated pine is injected with special chemical solutions to guard against insects and fungi.