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...
Summer in Melbourne has been fruitful with long days and warm nights. Soon enough, nature will take its course and turn green leaves into brown, whilst bringing on a new sight to behold in the garden. Tree care is important...
Tree lopping is an outdated tree care method that does more damage than good. So much so, that The ACT Tree Protection Act 2005 has prohibited it. Despite extensive research based on the disadvantages of lopping trees, it remains a...
Did you know that the City of Melbourne owns 70,000 trees? As well as having a combined value of around $650 million, the trees are also part of the reason that Melbourne has been crowned the most liveable city in...
We're in the midst of summer in Melbourne and 2018 has settled in. Why not use the New Year to ensure you're looking after your garden in the way you should be? Proper tree care can take a lot of...
Bushfires in Australia are more common during dry season, but homes and gardens are at risk of experiencing a fire all year round. If you are affected by a fire, you might think about ways to get your garden back...
There are some gardening tasks that call for a professional tree arborist. Tree transplanting is one of those procedures that we don't recommend tackling alone. Even if you live in a more urban area, you might recognise the need to...