While most of us are spending winter hiding out from the cold, others don’t feel so thermally challenged: Want to brave winter and trim trees without the company of the sun? Motivation alone shouldn’t be your only tool. Prior to...
Addressing a dying tree can be a bit confronting for dedicated gardeners. As true appreciators of the towering giants that provide us with shade, cool and beauty the year round, it can be difficult at the least to admit they...
Possum Problems? If you’ve ever seen a possum scuttle across power lines against the backdrop of a starry night sky, you’ll have been equally in awe of how sweet (and agile) they are. That is until they pull a full...
Elm trees are truly a majestic species. They offer beautiful strong limbs and plenty of shade and cool from summer shade, so it’s important to repay them by keeping them healthy and safe for the years of enjoyment they’ll offer....
The backyard is a beautiful place to be this time of year, but it is also an important place to be. Your favourite trees and plants can be affected even during the dormant seasons, so don’t lose vigilance now- be...
Would you like to make changes to the existing trees or vegetation on or around your property? You may need a permit to proceed with those changes, so be sure that any work you do isn’t regulated or prohibited first! There...
Not just anyone can successfully climb a tree with pruners, secateurs and limb loppers and climb down- in one piece at least. Even if your gardener seems confident they can manipulate the overhanging branches from your neighbour’s yard into submission,...
Sharpen up the pruning equipment, winter is about to arrive and it’s time to start thinking about those lovely fruit trees that have given so much over the warm months. So, how are things looking in the orchard? A hearty annual...
Time spent in your garden is a labour of love, so it’s not unusual to feel absolutely panicked at the idea of your favourite tree needing urgent care. The threat of infectious disease, light or shade restrictions and/or haphazard weather...
You've planted one or more trees around your property in a bid to improve the look and health of your garden, increase property price and maybe even attract some interesting and colourful wildlife. When you take landscaping into your own...