Tree Trunks and Branches

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Howdy! Welcome to my blog! My name is Greg. I would like to invite you to find out all you can about how to examine tree trunks and branches for signs of disease or damage. Knowing how to examine a tree will help you to spot problems before they develop into something more serious. I am not a professional tree service contractor but over the past year, I have picked up some really great tips and tricks from my local tree service. Last week, I examined a tree in my garden and spotted that it was diseased. The tree service sent a contractor to remove the tree and to make sure the area was safe.

Latest Posts

Why Dead Trees Should Be Removed Promptly

29 January 2024

Trees are a beautiful addition to any landscape, b …

Reasons to Hire an Arborist for Tree Removal

24 May 2023

While trees provide a lot of benefits by keeping a …

How Does Pruning a Fruit Tree Increase the Quality of its Fruit?

14 September 2022

You probably already know how pruning a tree prote …

Why Now Is The Best Time To Get That Pesky Tree Removed

25 February 2022

While most Australians would definitely agree that …

5 Ways to Manage Weeds Around Trees

15 October 2021

Weeds in the yard are rarely welcome, but they can …

Why Dead Trees Should Be Removed Promptly

29 January 2024
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Trees are a beautiful addition to any landscape, but when a tree dies, it can quickly become a safety hazard. It's essential to remove dead trees promptly to prevent them from falling and causing damage to your property or injuring someone. In this blog post, we'll look at why dead trees should be removed and share some tips for selecting the best tree removal service. Safety Hazard Dead trees are a significant safety hazard because they can fall at any moment. Read More

Reasons to Hire an Arborist for Tree Removal

24 May 2023
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While trees provide a lot of benefits by keeping a home cooler and improving pollution, sometimes they need to be removed. Here are some reasons why you may require an arborist to cut down one of your trees. Unhealthy Tree An unhealthy tree can be a cause for removal. Symptoms to look out for include bark that is splitting, cracking, or falling off. Another problematic sign is a tree that leans to one side. Read More

How Does Pruning a Fruit Tree Increase the Quality of its Fruit?

14 September 2022
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You probably already know how pruning a tree protects it from damage and decay, but did you know the same process can also dramatically improve the quality of fruit that your tree provides? Even pruning healthy branches can help produce a wide range of benefits for both the current year's crop and the crop of years to come. That's clearly something anyone who harvests from their fruit tree is going to want, so read on to find out exactly how pruning a tree affects its fruit. Read More

Why Now Is The Best Time To Get That Pesky Tree Removed

25 February 2022
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While most Australians would definitely agree that having an abundance of trees and plants in most backyards is a good thing, there are a few reasons why it can sometimes become a nuisance. Whether the tree is dangerously close to your home, it has continuously affected your plumbing or electrical wires or it is simply in the way of your view or blocking an extension, there are a number of specific reasons why you might want to get rid of one. Read More

5 Ways to Manage Weeds Around Trees

15 October 2021
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Weeds in the yard are rarely welcome, but they can be especially difficult to overcome beneath trees. Fortunately, there are some techniques that can help. 1. Shallow Cultivation The main challenge when weeds encroach beneath a tree is removing the weeds without disturbing the tree's surface roots. Shallow cultivation is the key to minimising such damage. Instead of mechanical tillers or spades, rely on hand cultivating tools and hoes that only break up the top couple of inches of the soil. Read More