autumn leaves on the ground

End of financial year…don’t leave it too late!

When was the last time you paid attention to the state and safety of your gardens and trees? Whether it’s at home, at work, at your children’s school or down at the local park – trees must be maintained and kept in mind, especially during…
fallen tree and power line

Winter Warning for Tree Lovers in Perth

We’re pretty lucky here in Perth, our winter’s are mild and pleasant. Although, you never know when a storm will hit and this is why it’s vital to prepare your trees, gardens and homes for the winter months. Keeping you and your family…
walkway in kings park

The unpredictable Tuart Tree in Perth

Tuart Trees are very common in Perth, you’ll find them in your backyard, along residential streets and growing on School Ovals. Although the Tuart is a beautiful Australian native, it can be unpredictable and cause devastating effects to those…
view from kings park into city

Commercial tree arborists meet the needs of Perth businesses

Are you a business that is time poor and struggle to get on top of the maintenance of your landscaping and gardening? For those businesses that are lucky enough to have some greenery it’s important to make sure that the space looks great,…
3 spades digging

The benefits of pruning, trimming and tree mulching in Perth

Did you know that trees alter the environment by moderating the climate, improving the air, decreasing stormwater runoff and the obvious housing animals and providing shelter and shade for people. This is why it is so important that we look…
bright green leaves against soil

Thinking of planting a tree – know that this is an investment!

If you’re thinking about planting a large tree don’t be disillusioned that it is a short-term effort. The costs of removing or replacing a tree can be significant so you’ll want to consider your options before committing. When making…
women in a park next to a autumn tree loosing its leaves

There’s a social benefit of trees…?

According to the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) “human response to trees goes well beyond simply observing their beauty. We feel serene, peaceful, restful and tranquil in a grove of trees. We are 'at home' there.” Trees…
caution tape around a tree

News Flash – Neighbours accused of poisoning trees!

This isn’t the first time the Dickies Trees team has come across disgruntled neighbours that have taken the law into their own hands. Sadly we’re seeing a spate of trees dying from an unknown cause, however, we’re speculating that it’s…
silhouette of a man going up a tree

How to avoid being ripped off by a Tree Lopper!

You’ve discovered that you require the services of a tree lopper but are unsure of what the job entails and have no idea of what a fair price to pay is. This is a typical conundrum for many of us. There are many tree contractors in Western…