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Prepping Your Trees And Garden For Spring

Everyone is looking forward to warmer weather - including the plants and trees in your garden! Spring is a time of transformation and by doing a little prepping in the garden during the last weeks of winter, you can get it ready for the most…
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10 Situations When You Should Call An Arborist

Trees are hugely important for people and for the planet.  They provide a multitude of environmental, social and economic benefits and that’s why they need proper care and attention from trained arborists. What is an arborist? Think…
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The Lowdown On Tree Risk

Trees are an important resource and have many benefits for our lives and for the environment. But while they’re precious - they can also cause harm - and an important part of an arborist’s job is to determine whether a tree is ‘safe’.  …
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Winter Dangers

Winter is surprisingly stressful for trees and it is crucial to look after them carefully in order to protect them, yourself and your property.  A little effort in preparing your tall timbers for the onslaught of winter will go a long way to…
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Getting Your Garden Ready For Autumn

Autumn is a surprisingly important time in the garden - and a little effort over the next few months will mean a rewarding spring season with lush green lawns, vibrant shrubs, healthy trees and beautiful flowers. It’s also a really good…

The Top 7 Reasons to Call an Arborist

Anyone who has a tree on their property - be it a solitary lemon tree in an inner-city courtyard, a shady specimen in a suburban garden or a grove of gums in a public park - may need the services of a qualified arborist at some stage. It’s…
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What You Need To Know About Sudden Branch Drop

When a large, heavy branch falls from a tree without any warning (sometimes with devastating consequences), people always ask why.  And they also always ask whether it could have been predicted and prevented. The truth is, that even though…
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Keep your yard safe during storm season

We may only be a few weeks into June but the winter storms have certainly arrived in Perth! You have probably noticed fallen tree branches and other debris around the place after some of the windier days. It’s always a good idea to make…
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Tips for Pruning Young Trees

Correct pruning technique is essential to developing a tree with a strong structure and an appealing shape. While you might think that pruning a young tree could be harmful to its growth, it’s actually better for the tree to have corrective…