Ben McInerney

Your local council is in control of all trees on public land as well as on private land. All trees are viewed as ‘the community’s trees’ rather than you having personal ownership. You can, however get the council to remove a tree if it is causing issues for you and your property or you have […]

Knox Councils rules for tree removal in their governing area is about as clear as mud. The information on the subject is either limited or contradictory. One thing is for sure they are serious about protecting trees within their area, which means if you want to remove or prune any tree, you are best-contacting the […]

Avocado trees can be grown on the ground in your yard. They are also very lovely indoor plants. If you’re planning to plant an avocado tree in any of these two ways, you may be wondering what kind of growth rate to expect. Under favorable environmental conditions, an avocado tree grows an average of 2.5 […]

Firstly how big is a “large tree”. By most people’s standards a large tree would be defined as anything greater than a two-story house, so let’s start from there. The removal of a large tree will cost you anywhere from $1,650 – $2,900. The final cost will depend on size, location, and a variety of […]

If you’re looking to add a tree to the smallest of your garden space, a lemon tree might come on top of your list. From the small size of the tree to its abundant fruits, there are many fascinating things about growing a lemon tree in your yard. It takes 3 to 6 years to […]

The root protection zone, also known as the root protection area, is the area around a tree that cannot be excavated, surfaced, driven over, or disturbed during construction. This area will ensure that the trees retained on or off-site around the development project will not be harmed, even though it may cause construction delays. To […]

Hedge trimming or pruning is a service that varies in price as the size and length of hedges range from 1m High x 2m long all the way up to 10m high x 30m in length. We are going to break down pricing for you in this article. Hedge trimming starts at $95 and goes […]

Hiring an arborist in Adelaide can be a bit hit-and-miss if you do not know what to look for or ask. There are a lot of gardeners posing as arborists who would be happy to take your money and deliver substandard results. There are also a lot of qualified arborists who work on the fringes […]

If you want to remove a tree, you need to give a reason to council for removal. Dropping leaves or blocking drains is not a valid reason. Some of the good reasons to remove a tree include if the tree is dead/ dying, if it is dangerous, fire hazard, damaging your home foundations or when […]

Pruning trees is an essential exercise to keeps the tree healthy, strong, and visually appealing. Gum trees are fast-growing trees that require regular pruning. There are many ways of pruning gum trees such as canopy lift, crown thinking, dead wooding or just single branch removal. Improper pruning may lead to tree damage and future health […]