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.
Cities like Perth have limited space per residential yard. Luckily, there is a large selection of small trees with gorgeous all-year-round colors that are easy to care for. So if you have a large tree taking up all your space, look at getting a local tree removal service to remove it and start from scratch. […]
Brisbane has year-round hot and humid weather with eight or slightly more weeks of mild cold in the winter months of June through August. This subtropical weather gives you a wider window to safely trim or prune your trees. Read on to find out the best time to prune or trim your trees in Brissie […]
The Government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is proposing a program that would entail that a tree is planted for everyone that is cut down. Property owners who do not want to plant another tree could pay a fee which will be used to generate the growing of trees on public land. Due to […]
Councils are responsible for trees that are planted on public land. These trees can sometimes be a nuisance or a danger, especially when they overhang your property. The question is can you ask the council to cut back these trees? Yes, you can ask the Council to cut back trees that are growing on public […]
Order: RosalesFamily: MoraceaeGenus: FicusCommon name: Rubber fig or Rubber treeOrigin: Native to India, Nepal Burma, China, Malaysia, Indonesia.Also found: Sri Lanka, West Indies, Australia, USA Introduction Ficus Elastica from the Moraceae family goes by many different names depending on the country, but the most commonly used worldwide is rubber fig or rubber tree. It originates […]
Trees in Australia are protected on a state and local council level. These laws and protected trees are outlined in your local council’s Tree Preservation Order or TPO. Trees in Australia are also protected by the Tree Protection Act 2005. It establishes a register of protected trees classified as regulated and registered trees. Trees are […]
Plural: Sprigs A sprig is a small stem or shoot bearing leave or flowers normally as part of a herb shoot. This term is normally used in cooking to refer to small sections taken from herbs normally 2 – 4 inches, such as mint, rosemary or parsley, to use in a recipe or dish. Cultivation […]
Having a yard or garden with a variety of trees has many advantages. Trees provide shade, improve curb appeal, act as windbreakers, attract birds and play other important roles near homes. However, trees, especially mature trees, can also threaten houses, and nearby structures like sheds, people, cars, and other things. A tree near a house […]
It’s no secret that tree removal can be very expensive, but according to Ben a 15-year tree service professional, exposes the industry secrets that will save you almost 50% off the price of tree removal. The 6 insanely easy tips and tricks have saved our readers an average of 34.2% on the cost of tree […]
Eucalyptus trees are the fastest-growing Australian native tree that comes in a variety of types and hybrids. Some, however, grow a lot faster than others. The rate of growth is determined by the climate and availability of water to the tree, but all things being equal, these are the six fastest-growing eucalyptus trees. #1. Eucalyptus […]
