Tree trimming techniques

Answering Some Commonly Asked Questions About Tree Stump Grinding

Tree stump grinding can be necessary if you've had a tree trimmed but didn't have the stump removed at the same time or if a tree collapsed and needed to be cut down. Whatever your reasons for needing tree stump grinding, note a few commonly asked questions about this service, and then discuss your needs with a landscaper so you know what's involved in the service. What is the difference between stump grinding and removal? Read More 

Garden Fixes: 3 Improvements You Should Make

In a country like Australia with beautiful weather, it feels good to have a well-kept garden.  It gives you an outdoor space that you can enjoy as your own private slice of nature. Unfortunately, as daily life gets busier and busier, it seems that gardens are one of the first things to be neglected.  However, there are a couple of garden tasks that could be completed quickly and easily, vastly improving the appearance of your garden with very little effort. Read More 

Topping: A harmful tree pruning method

Pruning is a crucial part of maintaining the health of your trees and, when done properly, can help extend their life span. It involves the removal of dead or undesired limbs. Rather doing the actual pruning, many homeowners who feel that a tree has become too big and want to reduce its size end up topping the tree which is quite dangerous.  Topping is the indiscriminate chopping of tree tranches to lateral branches or to stubs that aren't large enough to take up the terminal role. Read More 

Before You Build a Treehouse: Check Out These Essential Safety Tips

Building a treehouse is both fun and challenging, but if you want to ensure the final product is safe for occupants, there are a number of safety steps you should take. Before you start hoisting wood into your favourite tree, make sure it's ready. Let the following tips guide you: 1. Start with a visual inspection of the tree Before you load a tree with a house that is going to hold your children or yourself, do a thorough visual exam to ensure the tree looks safe. Read More 

Five Fun And Functional Ways To Use Your Dead Tree Without Removing It From Your Yard

If you have a dead tree in your yard, you need to have a tree service come to your house, assess the tree and help you remove it if needed. However, you don't necessarily need to remove every dead tree in your yard. If a tree specialist says it is safe to keep the dead tree in your yard, you can leave the roots where they are and turn the stump or trunk into something useful or decorative. Read More