Learn about what is an arborist in this month's Blog post. I have been called many things throughout my working life. Some of which I will not repeat. Amongst the list of names used to describe me, are Arborist and tree lopper. I am much more comfortable being called one of those names than the latter. This Blog post will hopefully explain why. Arboriculture (or tree work), has not always been considered a profession. Arboriculture has grown and developed as the science and knowledge surrounding it has increased. What was once based on intuition and guess work has been studied and refined into accepted industry best practices. Many of these developments have been in the arena of understanding what happens to trees when we prune them and their likely … [Read more...]
Tree Asset Management – Read how to add value to your trees for long term gains
In this month's Blog post we discuss the importance of Tree Asset Management Advice. Spending time, effort and money on your house and property can prevent deterioration. Managed in the right way, your trees can enhance the rest of your property, becoming a valuable asset in a variety of ways. This Blog post will discuss the value that your tees can offer and how to maximise that value for many years to come. This will enhance your house and property appeal, and increase its value over time. The same is true for your trees. Trees can often just blend into the background and be forgotten about. That is until they present with a problem such as excess shading or a limb failure, suddenly becoming very hard to ignore. First, I will discuss the types of value that trees have. There … [Read more...]
Erosion Control – Planting to Prevent Bank or Slope Erosion
Unwanted erosion can be a big problem. There are various ways to control and prevent erosion. This blog will discuss using plants as part of the solution and resources you can use to find out which plants are suitable for your situation. Left unchecked you could end up with your house in your garden, your garden in your house, or both at the bottom of a hill! Planting Options for Erosion Prevention In order to know what to plant to prevent slope or bank erosion, you need to first assess your site. Depending on your project this may require the involvement of suitable engineers or consultants. For smaller, less critical situations you may be able to do this yourself. The type of ground, gradient, aspect and exposure will all have to be considered as part … [Read more...]
Winter Tree Care: How to look after trees in winter
As we move into winter, activity in the garden begins to slow. This Blog will detail some of the measures you can take to ensure good winter tree care in your garden during the colder months of June - August. Winter in the garden means that trees are shedding their leaves and drawing their energy back into their roots to be stored until it is needed in the spring. Although trees are in a state of dormancy at this time, there are still tasks that you can perform to give them a helping hand. Where can you start in your winter garden? The first step towards good winter tree care is to check that your trees are well mulched. We have several blogs discussing the benefits of mulching trees, the main benefits being; weed suppression, moisture control, and slow release … [Read more...]
How we are working under COVID 19 Level 3
Many of you who are reading this message have likely been busy preparing your business or workplaces for working under the restrictions of the COVID 19 Alert Level 3. Or for those of you who are considering what Level 3 means more broadly for your family, you will have some thoughts and ideas about how you want to engage with your contractor that you are allowing on to your property. As so often in life, it comes down to TRUST. It works both ways and involves mutual respect. You want to know that your contractor is keeping you safe and your contractor wants to know that you are also going to follow our rules so that we can feel safe on the job. In this blog I want to discuss what we have put in place to keep our staff and our client's safe from the spread of COVID 19 under alert … [Read more...]
How will I know when tree care is required?
When your car starts making a funny noise or it has been 10,000 kms since your last service you know it’s time to see the mechanic. If your computer is slow or won’t start you know it’s time to go to the technician. But what about your trees? How do you know when they need help? What do I need to look for as a tree owner to know that tree care is required? This blog is for anyone wanting to know how to decide if it’s time to call an Arborist. To the untrained eye trees can seem static, silent and unchanging. In reality, this could not be further from the truth. Trees are in a constant change of flux and as a result give away clues as to their well being. These clues can sometimes be subtle, such as slight changes in foliage colour or ripples in the … [Read more...]
Is there a list of protected trees in Auckland?
Trees can be protected in a number of ways in Auckland. In fact, working on or near a protected tree requires you to have a resource consent. If you fail to do so you expose yourself to a potential fine of up to $250,000. So, we definitely recommend that you do your research to find out whether one of your trees falls into this category. Certainly, if you have any concerns at all, its worth making sure that you know whether your trees require any consent before they are worked on or maintained. It's also important to note that the way in which your tree is protected will determine whether it appears on a list or not. This blog aims to describe the different ways your tree may be protected and how to find out if it is. Trees can be protected in a number of … [Read more...]
What do I need to do to look after my Trees in Autumn?
What do I need to do to look after my Trees in Autumn and ensure the best autumn tree care? Autumn is one of my favourite times to be working around trees. After the long, hot summer months it is nice to have a break from the intensity of the sun and ease towards the cooler months. Although it may seem they are slowing down, your trees can be quite active in autumn preparing themselves for winter. This blog will offer a few tips on what you can do to look after your trees in autumn and to support your trees. What happens to my trees in autumn? Its an important time to look after your trees and your garden. Trees losing their leaves was often viewed as a passive process; the leaves merely falling from the trees. Its is now understood that trees actively … [Read more...]
Autumn Garden News – It’s time to get your Gloves on!
Nature’s Planting Season Is Here Autumn is a wonderful time in the garden. The leaves begin to change, and the varied hues of that change lend themselves to the most beautiful display of cooler in your garden. You get to admire the stunning burnt orange and gold leaves synonymous with autumn as spring fades and we move into the next season. Also, the fruit on the trees is ripe and birds and other wildlife come to the gardens at this time to collect winter stores. It is a great time for you to get out into garden and prepare it for winter by getting some necessary planting done. But why is autumn nature’s planting season? The best times of year for planting are during the autumn months through to late winter in mild climates like ours here in Auckland. Why? There are a … [Read more...]
What does an Arborist do Blog post by our expert Arborist Rossy.
I remember back in the day of predictive text on mobile phones. When you used “Arborist” you were suggested “Arsonist”. So what does an arborist do… Recently when I returned to a shop where I buy water filters, they had my occupation in their system as “Abortionist” (true story!). What does an Arborist do? At times during my career, it has felt like I have come close to both of those professions but neither accurately describe what I actually do. This blog post is for those who wonder what is behind the mysterious title and to shed more light on the role of an Arborist. Type “Arborist definition” into Google and you get... “Tree Surgeon” (In German “Baumdoctor”). This is what I was often referred to as when I used to live in Germany. At the time I enjoyed having … [Read more...]
How can trees help bees and why to use the BeeMushroomed Feeder.
Read how can trees help bees. Life as a bee is becoming increasingly difficult. Since the initial detection of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) in 2006, honey bee keepers have been losing roughly 30% of their hives annually. Although CCD is not fully understood, it appears to have several contributing factors. These include but are not limited to pesticides, parasitic mites, and increased viral levels. However, help is at hand how can trees help bees. It turns out that certain fungus that grows on trees is abe to improve hive health. This Blog post will discuss some of the work of Paul Stamets. Paul is a fungi expert and who along with other scientists has developed solution to the problem of declining bee numbers. Why should you care if bees are under threat? If not for the the … [Read more...]
How to check your trees following a storm and what you should do.
Read about how to check trees after storm. Trees are incredibly strong, yet flexible structures. Not only do trees support the weight of their own structure, they are also able to stand up the worst that the environment can throw at them. Trees are both the weight lifter who can withstand huge forces and the featherweight boxer who can duck and weave and avoid danger. However, everything has its limit. There is always someone or something that is stronger or quicker. For trees this can equate to adverse weather conditions. No matter how strong or healthy a tree is, under certain weather conditions even sound trees can be at risk. This Blog post will discuss how you can identify if your trees may have sustained damage and what you can do about it. The evolution of trees has been a … [Read more...]
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