Tree Care Tips

Winter landscapes can be just as beautiful as those in spring and summer.

Trees and shrubs can be damaged by freezing and thawing when there are very cold nights followed by warmer sunny days. As temperatures fluctuate, two common tree injuries can occur.

Tree roots need porous spaces in the soil to allow for growth. When soil is compacted, cultivating that soil is critical to improving growing conditions.

Careful review of the trees and shrubs on your property can help ensure any visible issues are identified before they cause serious damage.

If your trees change color or lose leaves early, a serious problem may exist.

A long-lasting herbicide product may sound good, but there are dangers in applying some of these products to eliminate weeds.

Small scale insects often go unrecognised and can have a big impact on tree health if left unchecked.

The sustainable design, development and maintenance of a landscape requires an understanding of the biology of plants, soils and the environment.

When using mowers, tractors and trimmers, it’s common to bump or bang a tree or shrub. This can actually injure the plant and leave it vulnerable to insect and disease infestations.

Soil testing analyses exactly what is in a particular soil, ensuring that fertiliser - and money spent on that fertiliser - aren't wasted by guessing at the problem.

Now is a great time to start planning your spring planting to get the most out of your landscape.

Given their critical role in overall tree health, it is important to provide proper care for tree roots.

Careful inspection of the trees and shrubs on your property can help prepare them for the colder, harsh weather that winter brings.

Plants that retain their foliage during the winter require special attention to help protect against storm damage and desiccation.

Fruiting structures like mushrooms and conks are a sign that a tree has been infected with a fungal disease.

Compacted soil can seriously impact a tree’s ability to obtain the water and nutrients it needs. Root Invigoration effectively addresses this issue.

Too often, young trees fail to thrive. Attention to a few details in care can improve a young tree’s chances of a healthy life.

Controlled release of beneficial insects and mites is a useful treatment for managing damaging pest populations. With this method, timing and management are critical to success.

Some normally well-behaved plants become problematic and resist efforts for control simply because they are able to out-survive the plantings around them. Learn more about invasive plant management.

Girdling roots circle a portion or all of a tree's trunk and limit that tree's ability to obtain water and nutrients.

Soil lacking in iron adversely impacts tree health. A common symptom is yellowing between the veins of leaves.

Trees with certain structural problems are more likely to fail, even under normal weather conditions.

Mulching is a great practice to keep trees healthy. It eliminates competition between tree roots and turf as well as conserving soil moisture and moderating soil temperature.

Shrub pruning in summer will help maintain the health and survival of shrubs on your landscape.

When planting new trees, proper care is essential to helping them survive.

After the cooler temperature of winter, spring is a critical time for practices that will help maintain health and help ensure a lush growing season.

During the extreme weather and high winds of winter, cabling can help reduce the risk of falling branches and tree failure.

With cooling temperatures and increased rain, autumn is a great time to plant new trees in your landscape.

Trees under stress display key symptoms indicating that a serious problem may exist or could develop if ignored. Learn about the warning signs that may denote trouble with your trees.

Insufficient amount of water can affect the health and growth of a tree. If you are planting a new tree be sure to water properly.

As trees age, they become less able to adapt to major changes in their environment. Some simple practices can help our more mature friends lead a long life.

For flowering trees, it’s important to prune at the appropriate time for maximum blooms in spring.

During winter, trees should be inspected for structural problems that increase the likelihood that branches will break or the entire tree will fall.

Winter brings many challenges for trees that are exposed to harsh weather and extreme temperatures.

This time of year an inspection of all parts of the tree by a Certified Arborist is a good way to determine if there are any structural concerns that may predispose a tree to failure.

Hot, dry weather impacts trees and shrubs in both the short and long-term. We recommend five important practices to help plants recover from a lack of water.

Aphids are common sucking insects that feed on plant juices, causing discoloration and damage.

Wood-boring insects are some of the most destructive pests of trees and shrubs.

Tree topping aims to reduce a tree’s height, but unfortunately results in more harm than good.

Mulching around your trees and shrubs is one of the best treatments you can provide to improve tree health.

Autumn is a great time to plant trees and shrubs. The cooler air temperatures and rain encourage strong root growth. When planting, proper technique is very important.

Even without drought, high temperatures alone can damage the health of trees and shrubs.

The role of a landscaper and arborist are not interchangeable. Arborists have the specialised skills, experience and equipment needed to maintain tree health.

When planting new trees, proper care is essential to helping them survive.

When trees are under stress from weather, insects or disease, potassium phosphite has been shown to improve existing natural defense mechanisms.

Often overlooked, Phytophthora Root Rot is a common tree and shrub disease. Though it impacts the roots, infection often results in wilting or discolouration of leaves.

It’s time to get outside and help your plants, trees and shrubs prepare for spring! A few simple practices can help you ensure a lush growing season.

Hedges have unique tree care needs, requiring special pruning and careful monitoring for insect pests. Proper care will help them thrive.

Plants that retain their foliage during winter require special attention.

Trees in urban and suburban settings are prone to structural weaknesses. Structural pruning helps these trees develop a strong architecture as they grow.

With a myriad of rules and permissions required, site development can be a complicated task. Expert guidance can smooth the process when undertaking new projects.

Mites, aphids and scales are sap-sucking insects that feed on plant nutrients and infest many tree and shrub species.

Identifying trees can be a tricky endeavor, but some apps are available on your smartphone or mobile device to help.

If you want to use trees to attract more animal visitors to your landscape, the first thing you need to understand is which ones can help and which can cause damage.

Trees don't always live in harmony with structures and hardscapes. When an issue exists, it's important to get expert advice.

Early appearance of autumn foliage is a reliable indicator that a tree is undergoing stress.

Removal of larval oak processionary moth nests during summer will help prevent reinfestation.

For fast growing trees and those close to structures or sidewalks, tree growth regulators are a great option for managing growth.

Pruning trees while they are young extends the life of the plant and can help you avoid more expensive tree care practices later.

It's Winter Wash time! This highly effective technique, helps reduce over wintering insects and eggs on trees and shrubs.

August is one of the hottest months of the year. Make sure you're watering trees appropriately.

When should a potentially hazardous tree be felled? Many factors influence the decision.

Spring is a time for planting new trees in your landscape. Learn about proper care for these young trees.

Defoliation (loss of leaves) early in the growing season is extremely detrimental to trees.

Young trees planted this past spring require special care to become established in your landscape.

Defoliating insects feed on leaves and tender parts of the plant. These pests are common and impact many tree species. Damage can be severe if left untreated.

Autumn is an ideal time to have your property assessed to minimize the risk of tree failure and damage to your property.

Drought stress can cause damage to your plants, but proper irrigation will maintain the health of your trees.

Summer is an ideal time to plant trees and prepare them for the months ahead.

Providing proper care to your fruit trees can prevent pest and disease infestations.

The Oak Processionary Moth is a notorious moth that defoliates oak trees and whose caterpillars present a human health problem. Control of this pest is possible with properly timed treatments.

Spring is the time when fungus and bacteria find roots to grow, so it is important to implement a preventative control programme to help protect your trees.

Once the colder weather of winter has settled, it may be time to have your trees inspected and ready for spring.

What are you feeding your soil? Be sure your fertilisation is adequate to maintain healthy soil.

Cable systems can help prevent breakage in small trees.

Need help controlling the spread of horse chestnut leaf miner? Application of a systemic insecticide can help control the spread of the insect pest.

Applying mulch can impact the health of your tree

Need a quick and simple solution to reducing pest and disease severity on your trees?

Honey fungus is the most devastating disease of trees throughout the UK and Ireland. A new control system offers hope to infected trees.

With hose pipe bans in place in the North of England and 2010 officially classified as a drought year, many trees are already suffering. Learn how you can help your trees.

Leaf miner can cause widespread damage to trees, resulting in discoloration and early loss of leaves.

Bleeding Canker is a serious threat to Horse Chestnut trees. The effects of this tree disease can be catastrophic, but research indicates treatments can help.

The cypress aphid is active from May to October. It is important to catch infestations of this pest early to prevent damage to trees and stop the spread of the insect.

Apple Scab is one of the most devastating diseases of ornamenal crabapples and apples. Identification and treatment of this disease during spring is vital to tree health.

For trees, a lightning strike can be devastating. Find out what common trees are at risk and what you can do to help protect them.

Now that we are venturing back into the garden, a check should be carried out on all trees to ensure stability and remove broken branches.

Ensuring adequate nutrition is as important for trees as it is for people. Find out more about how to determine the nutritional needs of your plants for optimal growth.

Now that autumn is here, it's important to gather up diseased leaves to protect your trees!

It's Winter Wash time! This old-fashioned, yet highly effective technique, helps reduce over wintering insects and eggs on trees and shrubs.

With a myriad of rules and permissions required, site development can be a complicated task. Expert guidance can smooth the process when undertaking new projects.