Growing your own fruit at home can be a very rewarding experience. In the age of farm to plate eating, you cannot get much fresher than tree to mouth in seconds. Growing productive fruit trees can seem like a daunting process but it need not be. Learning a few basic principles can really help you get the best out of your orchard. This Blog post will discuss what time of year is best to prune your fruit trees to ensure you have a healthy crop of fruit for years to come. A common misconception is that you only prune fruit trees in winter. This seems logical as the trees are in a dormant period and so pruning will not disturb their other processes. Winter pruning is suitable for some trees at some stages of their lives; however, it is not true for most fruit … [Read more...]
How to stop tree leaves falling on your property…
How to stop tree leaves falling. This Blog post is written in response to a common request for tree work that we get from clients. Often the reason a client has contacted us is because they are overwhelmed with the amount of leaf fall on their property. So they call us to provide a solution... Attention is usually trained on the nearest source of leaves followed by a request to either kill or behead the offending specimen. These are just two options that can be applied to this situation. This Blog post will discuss the two options and alternatives for anyone who has a mountain of leaves where their garden used to be. The solution might simple... When leaves are the problem... Remove the tree... The trouble with this view is that it ignores all of the other qualities that trees … [Read more...]
How to provide tree work for trees blocking your view…
Trees blocking your view cannot always be removed easily. Call an Expert! Often one of the deciding factors when buying a house can be the view out from the property. Whether it be a view of the ocean, native bush in the distance, or the city itself, Auckland has a range of stunning views on offer. However, due to how quickly trees can grow in Auckland’s environment the view you bought your house for may not last forever. So, what can be done? This blog discusses options for people trying to restore their views without destroying the trees around them. The first step is to accurately assess the situation. It may not be as simple as “those trees are in the way, cut them down!” You need to look at the purpose the trees are serving. The trees blocking your view might also be … [Read more...]
How to prune a tree and how you can manage the condition of your trees
How to prune a tree how to series. Welcome to the first blog post in a new series of “how to” instructional guides. These guides are aimed for tree owners who are keen to get their hands dirty. Get stuck in on some of their own tree maintenance. Carrying out minor upkeep on your own trees can be very rewarding. Will also give you an opportunity to notice the health and condition of your trees. So you can give them a helping hand where needed. This first blog of the series is aimed at pruning and will discuss the why, what, when and how of pruning trees. Why to Prune trees? Trees may require pruning for several reasons including for appearance, safety, light issues, fruit production, suitability for the situation they are growing in, to restore views, or to keep them away from … [Read more...]
Best time of year to prune large trees is now
Understand the pruning needs of mature trees and the proper pruning techniques for their care. Pruning is the most common tree maintenance procedure. Although forest trees grow quite well with only nature’s pruning, landscape trees require a higher level of care to maintain their structural integrity and aesthetics. Pruning must be done with an understanding of tree biology. Improper pruning can create lasting damage or even shorten the tree’s life. Because each cut has the potential to change the growth of the tree, no branch should be removed without a reason. Common reasons for pruning are to remove dead branches, to improve form, and to reduce risk. Trees may also be pruned to increase light and air penetration to the inside of the tree’s crown or to the landscape below. In most cases, … [Read more...]
Tree safety in schools is to ensure regular tree care maintenance
Tree safety in schools is now more a priority than ever before. Especially with the very bad weather conditions this year. Tree Care Auckland cares about the safety around trees. Our experienced team of arborists can provide expert advice to inspect all trees at your school. To give you peace of mind, Tree Care Auckland can provide a tree survey. Our business owner Rossy will record information about the structure and condition of your trees. From this information, a risk rating will be generated and remedial works advised. This will ensure we can manage any risks at an acceptable level. All information is presented in plain English and is easy to understand. Tree safety in schools. Why can a tree dangerous? When trees are not maintained professionally they can develop defects that … [Read more...]
Palm tree pruning and expert advice for your garden
Palm tree pruning can be tricky. Palm trees can be a good way of adding shape and texture to your garden. Palm trees can also add an exotic feel and look to your garden. And help create the illusion you are on a remote island holiday when you are still in your backyard. As with all plants in the urban environment, sometimes palms need pruning to help manage their natural processes. Left alone, the palm will happily “prune” itself, shedding its dead fronds when it needs to and losing the odd live frond to strong winds. This is not always great news for the garden owner who may have a pristine flower bed, glass house, or child beneath it. This blog post will discuss palm tree pruning options for palm trees to ensure your tree, and anything beneath it, is kept in its best condition. Palm … [Read more...]
Pruning Pohutukawa Trees Auckland Case Study
Pruning Pohutukawa Trees Auckland Blog post by Rossy. One of our recent jobs at Pro Climb - Tree Care Auckland was to carry out some pruning works on a mature Pohutukawa tree growing in a residential suburb in Auckland. Due to its growing location, with targets beneath the tree, it was decided to prune the dead branches from the canopy to remove any hazard that they may have posed. The client also expressed concerns that the tree was outgrowing its surrounds, and if possible, could we take measures to retain it at its current size. The nature of the tree and its past management both contributed to difficulties when it came to carrying out the pruning. These challenges will be discussed in the Blog post below. There are a number of factors that determine the form and shape of a … [Read more...]
Magnolia tree pruning case study
Magnolia tree pruning advice and tree work service. Tree Care Auckland was recently contacted by a client who had a mature magnolia tree in their garden. The mature magnolia tree was getting out of shape and required urgent attention. The magnolia tree was one of the largest trees at the property and created a focal point in the garden. Unfortunately, due to its unkempt appearance it was a focal point for all the wrong reasons. The client was hoping we would be able to bring the tree back under control so that it was an asset to the surrounding garden. The mature tree owner needed urgent Magnolia tree pruning advice The garden in which the tree was situated had a formal appearance with many of the trees and shrubs being topiarized. It was clear that the garden received regular … [Read more...]
Benefits of Tree Trimming in Winter
Tree trimming is performed to assist in the growth of the shrub or hedge. Our Auckland Tree Trimming service helps to remove overgrown bushes that are preventing the shrub from receiving the required amount of moisture and light. The Tree Care Auckland Tree trimming services include the removal of deadwood, pruning, crown lifting, crown reduction and much more. Read our blog article to learn about the benefits of trimming your trees. Benefits of Tree Trimming Trimming trees brings many benefits to your trees. Here's our quick overview of some of the top benefits for trimming your trees: Tree Trimming can improve the health of your trees. Regular trimming can reduce disease and insect infestation. Generate greater sunlight onto your property. Read our blog post for the … [Read more...]
