An apple tree’s trunk blackened by disease.

5 Signs Your Tree Needs a Health Check

Trees are wonderful additions to any backyard. They improve air quality, provide homes for wildlife, cool your home and yard and provide a naturally soothing and pleasant environment. But sometimes trees look a little strange and that weirdness might be a sign that all is not well with your foliage Trees Tell You When They’re […]

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Tree of Strife – Dealing with a Neighbour’s Problem Tree

Trees are an essential and usually pleasant part of an urban environment. They provide fresh air and shade and create a more pleasant environment to live in. But they can also create strife when a neighbour’s tree interferes with your enjoyment of your property, or even puts you at risk. With this guide in hand, […]

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Trees and powerlines growing close together.

Trees and Powerlines: A Dangerous Mix

Trees and vegetation growing too close to powerlines and other infrastructure can cause blackouts, start grass fires, property fires, or bushfires, and increase the risk of electrocution. They can also act as obstructions that restrict access to utility infrastructure. This can hinder essential maintenance leading to further risks. Take Responsibility Making sure that trees on […]

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Caring for Larger Mature Trees

A healthy tree on your property increases in value as it ages. It can increase property value, beautify your surroundings, purify the air, and save energy. Looking after larger, mature trees on your property is a good investment and is also essential to making sure they don’t pose a risk to you, your family, or […]

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Our Top 5 Tree Care Tips

Caring for your trees properly is important to make sure you get the most out of them. Using our experience as long time arborists in Newcastle, we have put together this guide to caring for your tree. Finding the Right Tree Proper tree care begins with selecting the right tree and planting it in the […]

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Environmentally Friendly Tree Removal

In one sense, you own the trees on your property, but not in the same way that you own your car or your TV. If you get sick of those items you can discard them at will and no one can stop you, but the same is not true with tree removal. To remove a […]

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How Regular Pruning Helps Your Trees To Thrive

Regularly pruning your trees is beneficial for their growth and health. It also helps keep you, your property, and your neighbourhood safe. We’ll discuss some of the best reasons to keep on top of pruning your trees and have a look at best practices for tree pruning. Safety First The most important reason for regular […]

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Storm Warning – Tree Safety in Wild Weather

When wild weather approaches, trees can turns from friends to foes. If you live in a storm-prone area be sure to get your trees looked at by a qualified arborist when storm season rolls around. They can recommend or provide tree pruning, tree maintenance, or emergency tree removal services to make sure you and your […]

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10 Essential Things to Consider Before Tree Removal

While it is sometimes necessary to have a tree on your property removed, this isn’t something you should just rush into. To avoid problems ranging from potential injuries to environmental destruction, there are some important things you need to consider. Council Regulations The first thing you’ll need to consider is whether you’re allowed to remove […]

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