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Why use a Tree Surgeon?

Why use a Tree Surgeon?

Tree Surgeons are more than people who cut trees. They are skilled craftsmen with years of experience and a pride in the service they offer. Most tree surgeons will offer a wide range of services to help you with any tree, shrub or hedge work that is needed. They...

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When should I prune a Cherry or Plum tree?

When should I prune a Cherry or Plum tree?

At first this might seem a very straightforward question, and could be answered with a straightforward reply.  But to do so would only be giving you a small amount of information that will have you coming back to ask more... So let’s start with the simple answer to...

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An Overview of Tree Surgery and the Equipment Required

An Overview of Tree Surgery and the Equipment Required

If you have trees on your property - old or young - then it's likely you've made a commitment to keeping them healthy and beautiful. Although some homeowners and businesses attempt to maintain trees on their own, without consulting an expert, the reality is that many...

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What is a tree report?

What is a tree report?

A tree report is a generic term and relates to the assessment, analysis and reporting of specific issues in relation to the care, maintenance and management of trees.

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Winter work

Winter work

Winter - the time to stay snug indoors and forget about your trees?  Well, perhaps but perhaps not - for some species the correct timing of pruning or trimming work can be very important. Apple and Pear are generally pruned in the dormant months when out of leaf,...

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Honey Fungus

Honey Fungus

Honey Fungus (Armillaria species) is a common fungus that exists frequently on dead plant material, but has the ability to become parasitic on the living roots and lower stem of many sorts of plant.

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Why do trees shed bark?

Why do trees shed bark?

Friends of Geoff travelling in Australia emailed the following question in 2009; here is Geoff’s reply – apologies for the frivolous tone…

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Geoff climbs tree shock!!!

Geoff climbs tree shock!!!

In July and August 2007 Geoff and his wife Frankie spent 5 weeks in Australia. In West Australia Geoff climbed to the top platform of two of the three forest fire ‘lookout trees’ which, at 60 and 75m give a stupendous view above the surrounding forest canopy. And...

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