Nov 5, 2016
We’ve blogged about this before, but going into winter when the rougher weather might have an impact on your trees, now is a good time to do a simple, practical check on your trees to see whether there is a case for a further professional opinion. Prevention of tree...
Oct 5, 2016
If Ash Dieback (Chalara) wasn’t enough to make the tree-lovers amongst us feel concerned, it has now been reported that the Conker tree, is under attack. This, from The Independent on October 18th 2016:The horse chestnut leaf miner moth, which first...
Oct 5, 2016
It can be a tempting proposition when you’re “trapped” In an office to romanticise the realities of working outside. On a Spring day when the blossom is out, there’s a small cooling breeze and sunshine aplenty, it’s certainly the best job in the world. When it’s...
Sep 5, 2016
In this picture, we had been asked to fell a large Cupressus tree which had become loose in the ground at the root plate. This isn’t unusual in conifer species. They are not particularly deep-rooted, and sadly they are often poorly planted, with no proper...
Aug 5, 2016
We had reason (all work no play, etc,) to be on the golf course at The Rolls at Monmouth earlier in the year, and were very impressed with the beautiful course in immaculate grounds. We Tweeted on or two pictures of the majestic ancient trees that line the course and...
Aug 5, 2016
Abraham Lincoln was quoted as saying “If I had eight hours to cut down a tree, I’d spend six of them sharpening my saw”. It’s a saying that seems particularly (and literally) pertinent in our line of work! Good practice in tree surgery requires us to make sure...
