Tree Maintenance – Part 2
Specification 1: General crown thinning and tidying. The general crown tidying and thinning of your trees can be broadly defined as: The removal of dead, dying or diseased branch wood from throughout the tree crown. See also Specification 2: Dead-wooding. (next blog) The removal of broken branches or branch stubs which have been retained from […]
BTE’s Useful Watering Tips
Many of us turn on the sprinklers during in the dry months and the hotter months to keep a nice green lawn. But does this benefit the trees as well? By following these basic rules, we can be wise with our H2O usage. When should I water? The best time to water is during the […]
Tree Termites
For the contracting and consulting Arborist inspecting and advising clients on trees with suspected termite nests is common place, especially in the warmer parts of Australia where the most destructive species are found. Termites (White Ants) are social insects living together in large colonies with an organised social structure, each termite caste performing a particular […]
To lop or not to lop?
Choosing an appropriately qualified arborist to care for your trees is extremely important. You wouldn’t accept or engage an untrained electrician or plumber for obvious reasons, so why settle for less when working on your trees? The term ‘tree lopping‘ refers to the indiscriminate ‘topping’ or ‘lopping’ of your trees in a way which does […]
Neighbours and trimming fence lines – What you should know
One of the most common issues we encounter as contracting arborist’s is dealing with fence line trees and overhanging branches from neighbouring properties, and this can sometimes be a contentious issue! The most important thing of course, is to get along with your neighbour! Whilst the Neighbourhood Disputes (Dividing Fences and Trees) Act 2011 and […]
Helilift: Tree removal in Brisbane with the assistance of a helicopter
The most exhilarating day since our business began When you love working with trees, every tree maintenance job is an exciting one. But on January 21st, 2008, we certainly had one of the most exciting days of our 30-year career. What was the big deal? The deceased eucalyptus on our client’s site was situated at […]
5 commonly asked questions about tree maintenance
Driving around your neighbourhood you will see trees being worked on every day. Have you ever asked yourself why does that tree need to be removed? In this blog we respond to the 5 most commonly asked questions about tree maintenance from our customers.- Is my tree safe? Queensland’s climate allows trees here in South […]
Top 3 reasons for stump grinding
Stump grinding tree stumps and tree roots can be a great source of relief and satisfaction once your tree removal has been fully completed. The small investment in stump grinding unwanted stumps can have huge benefits short term and long term. So what is stump grinding? Stump grinding is when a machine with hardened steel […]
Preparing for Storm Season
It’s safe to say we all love this time of year, the lead up to long summer days. The days get warmer, our barbeques and deck chairs are displayed in all their glory and we spend more time driving up and down the coast. Something else that’s synonymous with the summer months however, are wild […]
Are your trees ready to weather the storm?
Storm season is now upon us, but have you looked at your trees recently to see how well prepared they are? With the onset of Spring, and the rapidly approaching hotter months, comes storm season. Strong weather patterns bringing rain and wind are often accompanied by a flurry of tree failures, so are your trees […]
