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Common Tree Problems and How to Fix Them – 5 Easy Solutions to Tree Issues Compacted Soil This is an easy one to spot and to remedy. Most tree roots are within 12 to 18 inches of the surface and are usually spread out equivalent to the canopy so this area is where compacted soil will affect the tree. The ground gets compressed usually either by roads or paths, parking cars or erecting sheds or municipal buildings on this area. The soil gets compressed and the roots get damaged and are unable to anchor the tree

What are the Benefits of Stump Grinding and is Better to Remove the Stump? Once you have had a tree removed completely (which is the first stage), you are then left to decide if you want the whole thing removed or not. Obviously, this involves more expense, but there is a lot more to it than that. We’ll examine some of the reasons why you should and the pros and cons. Tree Removal or Stump Grinding? Technically there is a big difference, but people mostly mean the same thing: getting rid of the stump. The difference

Benefits of Regular Tree Pruning and How it Helps Health and Longevity If you have a large garden with trees and shrubs then regular pruning is an absolute necessity. You might think that plants will take care of themselves but there are so many other factors regardless of the fact they might interfere with structures and other essential things like power lines and cables etc. Should I prune trees myself? The simple answer is only if you know what you are doing. Pruning is a skill like many others and it varies from plant to plant,

Blog Arborists or Gardener? What’s the Difference? Climbing and lopping trees is a risky and skilful business. Whilst most regular gardeners might say, “I can do that”, the reality is it’s a very well regulated and certificated industry for many good reasons. It not only requires skills, training, experience and often specialist equipment (like a cherry picker for example), but it can also often require local government approval as well as being certified to be able to do so. In short, if it’s anything to do with trees, then you will almost certainly need an Arborist.