2016

  • Removing a tree yourself? Follow these vital safety tips.

    If you have a tree that is too close to your home or is dying and you want it out of your yard, you might be considering cutting it down yourself. This is possible to do in many cases, but you need to keep your safety in mind at all times. Here are some ways to remove a tree from your yard the safe way. Stay Away From the Power Lines
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  • 3 Common Tree Diseases in Australia

    Tree disease can lead to deterioration, disfiguration and death, something that could have a huge impact on your landscape. Calling in a tree specialist is often the only solution. A professional can optimise the health of your landscape and remove infected trees to stop the disease from spreading. Here are three common diseases that affect trees in Australia and the symptoms to watch out for.    1. Pink disease Stem canker — a disease characterised by fungus on tree stems and twigs — can be caused by Erythricium salmonicolor, an organism that produces a tree condition called pink disease.
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  • Choosing material for your wooden deck

    Building a deck is a fairly simple way to up the value of your house, while also creating a spot for you and your family to relax in. There are many considerations you need to take when planning to build a deck, but one of the most important ones is what material you want to use. The material decides the qualities of your deck, as well as it decides how much maintenance you need to put down on your deck continuously.
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  • Simple ways to overhaul your garden

    Most people like the idea of having a beautiful garden in which to entertain guests on summer evenings, and lounge about in on warm sunny mornings. However, not everyone has the time or the inclination to devote hours of their week to tending to their garden. The good news is that creating and maintaining an aesthetically-pleasing outdoor space doesn't require as much time and effort as you may think. Here, we share a few easy ways to spruce up your garden.
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  • Stumped: How to Remove a Tree Using a Chainsaw

    There are two methods which can be used to fell a tree. You can either use an axe or handsaw along with some brute force, or you can use a chainsaw. A chainsaw will complete the job with greater speed and less effort than swinging an axe all afternoon. However, if the proper techniques are not used, chainsaws and falling trees can present a serious hazard. Preparation Before you fire up the chainsaw, you should take a good look at the tree in question.
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  • A Thorny Issue: Why And How You Should Remove Honey Locust Trees From Your Land

    It's common knowledge that the Australian ecosystem suffers great damage at the hands of invasive species, and exotic flora and fauna can cause serious environmental damage if allowed to grow on your land. One of the most damaging invasive species we have is an unassuming and rather attractive tree called the honey locust, but despite the havoc it can wreak it is often allowed to grow freely, and is even cultivated for fodder by some.
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  • Pruning Your Trees and Shrubs

    If you enjoy having trees and shrubs growing on your land, a good tree services consultant should be an important regular visitor to your property.  Your tree services contractor will be best equipped to prune very large, mature trees and bushes for you, but you can maintain smaller specimens yourself by following these helpful tips. Why is correct pruning important? There are a number of reasons why pruning trees and shrubs is necessary.
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  • What You Need to Know to Keep Your Cherry Trees Disease Free

    If you are lucky enough to have your own garden, you might find it rewarding to keep your own fruit trees. There are many varieties of cherry trees that thrive in the Australian climate, producing delicious fruit and beautiful flowers. But in order for your cherry trees to thrive, you need to make sure they are kept disease free. Unfortunately, cherry trees can be susceptible to disease, fungus, and rotting. Here's what you need to know about the potential problems you'll have with a cherry tree, and how to solve those problems.
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  • How To Grind Away A Tree Stump

    Cutting down a tree seems like a difficult task, but that is before you get to the stump. When you compare stump removal to cutting down a tree, you may actually notice that the latter is fairly straightforward. Stumps are a nuisance and they tamper with the beauty of a garden. In addition, they consume valuable space and pose a certain danger to you and other people who enjoy walking in your garden.
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  • After-lopping Care For Your Trees

    Large trees require regular maintenance to keep them healthy.  The best way to do this is by using a reputable tree services company to carry out the work.  However, you'll also need to do your bit for your trees by ensuring that they are properly cared for following pruning and lopping.  Read on to find out more. Self-healing When injury is inflicted on a tree during lopping or pruning, the wounds that are left must be correctly tended to prevent the entry of diseases and pests.
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