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, vege 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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What to do in Winter
Winter is a great time to prune many trees and shrubs. Trimming fruit trees and summer flowing shrubs in their dormant period encourages new growth, […]
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Birds, Bees and the colour of Autumn
When deciduous trees are in full gorgeous colour and the temperatures start to drop, it’s worth considering the birds and the bees and what their […]
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