4 days ago4 minThe problem with treesArboriculture expert Mark Roberts discusses if trees can be a problem for industry professionals, and what to do if they are As an...
Apr 305 minTree protectionDid you know that just because a tree is in your client’s yard doesn’t automatically mean you can work on or around it? Arboriculture...
Feb 284 minTo prune or not to prune?Mark Roberts runs through the why and how’s of pruning – and relays some common mistakes I have a friend and colleague at Christchurch...
Dec 31, 20214 minDon’t be afraid to seek specialist helpFalling victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect could cost you time and money, so don’t be afraid to seek specialist help The expression ‘a...
Oct 31, 20214 minThe substance of being hollowThanks to uniform stress, a hollow tree doesn’t always mean a weak tree. This is worth considering if a client has asked you whether a...
Sep 1, 20214 minPruning - One size does not fit allEveryone has ‘how-to’ advice on pruning. Some is good, some not that bad, but most is just wrong. In defence of the bad, I suspect the...
Jul 1, 20214 minHow to plant trees which will lastArborist Mark Roberts tells us how planting a tree requires a lot more than simply sticking it in the ground. Considering the tree’s...
Apr 30, 20215 minWhat’s so hard about soil?When is soil just dirt, why should you care, and what can you do about it? Arborist Mark Roberts digs into this important topic When I...
Feb 28, 20212 minPlanning for growthWhile your clients expect trees that will mature and last for years to come, they also want trees that look good right from the start....
