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Hedge Trimming in a Formal Garden
Before and after hedge trimming in a formal garden
Pruning a Hornbeam Tree
Pruning a Hornbeam Tree with a Tree Preservation Order, for Improved Sunlight and Reduced Nuisance Are you struggling with a tree that's causing shade and nuisance?At Tree Maintenance Ltd, we recently helped a valued customer with a challenging tree situation. In this...
Tree Canopy or Crown Reduction
Tree Maintenance tree surgeons preserve majestic Horse Chestnut trees in Cromhall, including height reduction, wind resistance, and safe MEWP access.
Sympathetic Reduction of 2 Horse Chestnuts
We recently undertook a fascinating tree surgery project in Cromhall, where we had the opportunity to work on a pair of majestic Horse Chestnut trees. One of the trees had experienced branch fractures, likely due to a recent storm, compromising its structural...
Introducing The MEWP
Enhancing tree surgery, safety and efficiency with our MEWP. Precise pruning, cost-effective tree felling, compact design, and low environmental impact.
Ash Dieback 101
Across the world, Ash trees are under threat from a disease known as ash dieback. Watch consultant Nick Organ with everything you need to know.
Cherry Tree removal
This large old Cherry tree was overshadowing our client's garden and house. Our client was initially keen to retain the tree, therefore we previously had crown raised this tree to alleviate the shading it was causing. However, several years later, due to it's...
The effects of floods and storms on trees
Floods and storms effect trees in many ways, their effect is greatly influenced by many factors such as wind speed, wind direction, rain intensity and duration, location, water type tree species, age and health. Trees can adapt to changing conditions but this...
Plant Pest and Disease Management
Every day we leave our homes and rarely take the time to appreciate the incredible landscape we have all around us. Our gardens, parks, public open spaces, countryside and woodlands all contribute to our patchwork landscape which provides us with so many benefits...
Trees: Risk and Responsibility
Trees provide many benefits which are valued by society. They are however large biological organisms, and tree owners in the UK are required by law to ensure they are safe.
Training for Tree Surgeons
Have you ever wondered what training is required for someone to become a tree surgeon, or what skills are needed in order to get started in this interesting career? In this blog we aim to give you an insight into what training is required to become a skilled and...
Back to school for the tree surgeons at Hatherop Castle
As tree surgeons (or Arborists to give the correct term) we are often privileged to be asked to undertake some really interesting work. A particular example being at Hatherop Castle School when we were called in for tree surgery. We were tasked to replace a really old...
Tree surgery terms explained
Once you have decided that your trees or shrubs need some attention, the next step is to contact a tree surgeon for advice on tree surgery and a quote. On arrival, the tree surgeon (or Arborists to give the correct title) will listen to your requirements and ask...
Fungi and Decay in Trees
Fungi are one of the most amazing diverse organisms on the planet. They take many forms from slimes and toadstools to rusts and mildews. They can colonise some of the most inhospitable environments and cause diseases in plants, animals, insects and micro-organisms...
Hedge Trimming and Restoration
There are many species of tree that can be grown to make suitable hedges, but probably the most common ones we come across (in no particular order) are: Yew, Beech, Hornbeam, Hawthorn, Laurel, Holly, Pyracantha, Berberis, Thuja (Western Red Cedar), Leyland Cypress,...
Planning for winter
I know we've not had much of a summer so far and to start talking about winter already seems to be just not far! But now is a good time to take a look at your trees to see if there are any early signs of a problem. But first, my name is Martin and I have been working...
Green Waste Recycling
If you’ve ever hired a Tree Surgeon to prune your trees or trim your hedges, or even if you’ve done these things yourself, you’ll have noticed that in no time at all a huge pile of green waste is generated, often much more than you might of imagined possible. At Tree...
Why use a Tree Surgeon?
Tree Surgeons are more than people who cut trees. They are skilled craftsmen with years of experience and a pride in the service they offer. Most tree surgeons will offer a wide range of services to help you with any tree, shrub or hedge work that is needed. They...
Trimming the Painswick Yew Trees
Once a year, usually in September, Tree Maintenance undertakes the trimming of the famous Painswick Yew Trees. Built in the 15th and 16th centuries, Painswick boasts, in its centre, the magnificent St. Mary’s Church, that is host to this beautiful collection of Yew...
Tree Surgeons – Training, Qualifications, Experience and Who to Choose
A tree surgeon needs to have a wide array of training and experience in order to carry out his work in a safe and professional manner. If you employ the services of a tree surgeon, whether a company or an individual, you should be employing someone who not only knows...
When should I prune a Cherry or Plum tree?
At first this might seem a very straightforward question, and could be answered with a straightforward reply. But to do so would only be giving you a small amount of information that will have you coming back to ask more... So let’s start with the simple answer to...
An Overview of Tree Surgery and the Equipment Required
If you have trees on your property - old or young - then it's likely you've made a commitment to keeping them healthy and beautiful. Although some homeowners and businesses attempt to maintain trees on their own, without consulting an expert, the reality is that many...
What is a tree report?
A tree report is a generic term and relates to the assessment, analysis and reporting of specific issues in relation to the care, maintenance and management of trees.
The Fine Art of Pruning an Apple Tree
When it’s time for apple tree pruning you need to follow some basic rules or the end result could be disastrous. As August sets in, an apple tree orchard should be full of beautiful green leafy trees laden with fruit. Unfortunately, apple orchards can become...
Summer is upon us…. hooray!
Summer is here! But how does this affect your trees? Pruning Deciduous trees have been putting on all those leaves, and that takes an effort – or to put it a little more scientifically, it is a serious commitment of energy, with stored carbohydrate being devoted to...
Winter work
Winter - the time to stay snug indoors and forget about your trees? Well, perhaps but perhaps not - for some species the correct timing of pruning or trimming work can be very important. Apple and Pear are generally pruned in the dormant months when out of leaf,...
Honey Fungus
Honey Fungus (Armillaria species) is a common fungus that exists frequently on dead plant material, but has the ability to become parasitic on the living roots and lower stem of many sorts of plant.
Why do trees shed bark?
Friends of Geoff travelling in Australia emailed the following question in 2009; here is Geoff’s reply – apologies for the frivolous tone…
Geoff climbs tree shock!!!
In July and August 2007 Geoff and his wife Frankie spent 5 weeks in Australia. In West Australia Geoff climbed to the top platform of two of the three forest fire ‘lookout trees’ which, at 60 and 75m give a stupendous view above the surrounding forest canopy. And...
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