Tree pruning for surviving storms
Good tree pruning can greatly reduce the risks of trees suffering damage during wind gusts and storms. A good visual assessment of trees will identify […]
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Stake it right, save its life!
With the weather starting to deteriorate it’s a great reminder to check on your trees that are currently staked and any other young trees that […]
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Phytophthora?
Phytophthora root rot is one of the most common causes of root and stem decay in trees and shrubs and removal of the infected plant […]
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Lichen on your trees?
Worried about lichen on your plants? Don’t panic they are not detrimental to your tree’s health. They are simply using your tree as an anchor […]
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Ringbarking damage on trees.
When this tree was hit by a car it lost substantial cambium and bark, crucial for the transport of water and food required for its […]
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Trees or veggie garden?
There is something utterly satisfying about eating food you have grown, but if you don’t have room for both, consider and compare the effort and […]
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Curley leaf?
Curley leaf, or Taphrina deformans, is a common unattractive fungal disease that affects peaches and nectarines. The spores overwinter in the bark of trees and […]
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Outsmart the possums!
Possums are an introduced pest and eat new foliage, flowers, and fruit from your trees, and of course, they decimate our bird population by eating […]
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Dead and dangerous.
A dead tree presents major risks to property and people. As the fibers break down, the tree’s structural integrity is compromised and becomes brittle and […]
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Stake out?
When is the right time to remove your supportive tree stakes? A lot depends on the tree species and how fast it grows. Other factors […]
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Feeding your trees.
Just like people, in order for trees to be healthy, they need good food and water to be their very best. A lack […]
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Magnificent Magnolias
Magnificent Magnolias. Deciduous Magnolias are spectacular at the end of winter when the flowers appear before the leaves. This behavior is known as hysteranthous, and […]
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Cuppa-tree-no?
Coffee for you and your trees! When you enjoy a barista-made coffee from your favorite café grab some of the used coffee grinds, and recycle […]
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Fungi on your trees?
Have you seen these on the trunks of your trees? Commonly known as Bracket fungi, arborists generally refer to them as Ganoderma (genus). They are […]
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How to plant trees.
How you plant your trees will have a massive impact on how well they thrive. Some trees will experience planting stress and so careful handling […]
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Adding the wow factor
Landscaping around your trees can create a bit of magic. If you lift the crown of your trees, it offers a glimpse at a handsome […]
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Slime Flux?
Have you noticed a stinky weeping spot on the bark of your tree? This is a common symptom of Bacterial Wetwood or Slime Flux. The […]
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Is your tree protected?
When a tree is protected there a number of rules that apply to specify what can be done to the tree without applying for resource […]
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Does your tree have a virus?
Trees are precious, and one with a virus can present an emotional dilemma for the owner. The virus will not usually kill your tree, but […]
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When to prune pip and stone fruit trees.
Knowing when and how to prune deciduous fruit trees is essential for good fruit production. Autumn is the optimum time to prune pip and […]
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How to prune your tree.
When you are pruning your trees, it’s important to use the correct techniques. One of the biggest mistakes I see is the incorrect use of […]
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Tree Failure
There are many reasons why trees can fail, including weak branch unions, mechanical, decay, pests, disease, and climate. When you know why, you can take […]
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Phoenix Palms
A new year often spurs us to get things done and do things better this year. If you have one of the previously popular Phoenix […]
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Trees v Powerlines = lights out
Your trees are your responsibility, and if you don’t keep them out of powerlines you could be fined up to $10,000. Trees close to power […]
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Why mulch?
Mulch is a great way to retain moisture and protect your soil. In nature, soil is not usually exposed to sun and wind, it is […]
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Neighbourly neighbours
A lovely aspect about living in Auckland is that everyone is so friendly, and for the most part get on well with each other. Our […]
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New Year and New Ideas
Welcoming in the New Year carries all sorts of promises to ourselves and hopefully some of those involve our gardens. If you really want your […]
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Summer casualties
When necessities of life are scarce, the old, young, and compromised decline first. The hot weather is fantastic, but pot plants, veggie gardens, and lawns […]
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Safety – the cornerstone of everything we do
As highly skilled arborists safety is paramount- both the client’s, staff and property. When approaching any tree, we assess the structure and integrity of the […]
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Trees for bees and other pollinators
Sex is a bit more complicated for plants than animals, and they often need a third party to assist in the process. In NZ we […]
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