Looking to boost your tree knowledge? Our Educational Guides dive into the world of arboriculture, covering topics like tree biology, common myths, and how trees interact with their environment. Whether you’re a curious homeowner or a budding arborist, these easy-to-understand guides offer insights that help you better care for your trees and understand their role in your garden or landscape.
Summer branch drop or sudden limb drop is a phenomenon that still baffles experts to a large extent. It’s the event of a tree shredding a healthy branch with no prior warning normally during the summer months. Normally a tree branch will break off when it is dead, or during heavy winds or some external […]
News broke on Nov 1st, 2019, that four ancient river red gums had been removed by Mt Barker district council to make way for a regional sports club. The online backlash from this news has continued for the last 3 weeks, with local residents up in arms over how this incident was handled. ABC Adelaide’s […]
Can I cut a neighbor’s tree overhanging my yard? Yes, you can, but under certain conditions. There are two rules we are dealing with here. Do I need a permit from the council to trim a tree? Do I need permission from my neighbor to trim their tree? Let’s have a look at both. The […]
In short, you can trim a neighbor’s tree that is overhanging your property. But you need to make sure you are not breaking any tree maintenance says set out by your local council. All councils have a Tree Preservation Order which is a set of regulations about the trimming and removal of trees. In most […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tree removal is expensive! The larger the tree, the more it will cost to remove. But will tree services remove trees for free in exchange for firewood? Or if I’m a senior? In short, no. Tree services will not remove trees for free in exchange for firewood. It would like getting free plumbing in exchange […]
