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Relaxing under the shade of a tree

On a hot day, there is something very peaceful about lying under the shade of a tree. It's a lovely thing feeling the natural dappled light and hearing the wind in the tree. I'm sure it would be cheaper to have artificial shade, but I couldn't imagine not have a space in my yard to lay under a tree. Over the years, I have lived in houses with lots of different sorts of trees so I have become a bit of an expert on how to take care of many common Australian backyard trees. Read on for my tree servicing tips.

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How To Renovate Old Fruit Trees

Posted on 23 June 2015

Have you got an old fruit tree in your garden that never seems to bear fruit?  Before you decide to contact your local tree services company to have this neglected, ungainly giant felled for firewood, think again.  It is possible to rejuvenate old fruit trees with judicious and informed pruning: Before you start Before you decide whether to give your old fruit tree a chance, there are some things to consider. [Read More]

Tips for Building a Retaining Wall With Treated Pine Sleepers

Posted on 22 June 2015

Treated pine sleepers are a great choice for building a retaining wall as they're very strong, easy to cut and fabricate, and have been treated to stay waterproof and to resist insects and other damage. Building your own retaining wall with these sleepers is not very difficult, with a few tools and a bit of knowhow. Consider a few tips to help you get this done. 1. Open versus closed face [Read More]

Why Call a Professional for Tree Removal Services Versus Doing It Yourself?

Posted on 19 June 2015

Removing a tree from your property may not seem like a very difficult job, and you may assume that if you have a chainsaw and ladder, you can do this on your own. However, before you decide that you have the skills needed to remove a tree or handle major trimming of branches, note a few reasons why it's good to rely on a professional to get this done for you. [Read More]

Tree Protection Know-How: Reducing Damages And Wounds To Your Trees

Posted on 11 June 2015

One of the things that threaten the life of trees is wounds. The wounds disrupt the protective outer layer of the tree parts (roots and barks, for example) and expose the inner parts of trees to harmful microorganisms like fungi. It is therefore very important that you do everything in your power to limit the likelihood of wounding your trees. This article discusses the most common causes of tree wounds and suggests how you can limit the possibility of wounding your trees. [Read More]