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the benefits of trees - information

       why tree topping hurts - information

Topping is perhaps the most harmful tree pruning practice known. This brochure explains why topping is not an acceptable pruning technique, and offers some better alternatives. Avoid using the services of any tree company that: Advertises topping as a service provided. Knowledgeable arborists know that topping is harmful to trees and is not an accepted practice.

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 young tree pruning - information

Proper pruning is essential in developing a tree with a strong structure and desirable form. Trees that receive the
appropriate pruning measures while they are young will require little corrective pruning when they mature. Your Arborist can prune your young tree to ensure it matures correctly.

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             mature tree care - information

Think of tree care as an investment. A healthy tree increases in value with age - paying big dividends, increasing property values, beautifying our surroundings, purifying our air, saving energy by providing cooling shade from summer's heat and protection from winter's wind.

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mature tree pruning - information

Pruning is the most common tree maintenance procedure.  Improper pruning can cause damage that will last for the life of the tree, or worse, shorten the tree's life.  Your Arborist can maintain good tree health and structure while enhancing the aesthetic and economic values of your landscapes.

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 mulching - information

Mulching is one of the most beneficial things that can be done for the health of a tree. It can reduce water loss from the soil, minimise weed competition, and improve soil structure. Properly applied, mulch can give landscapes a handsome, well-groomed appearance. if it is too deep, or if the wrong material is used, it can actually cause significant harm to trees and other landscape plants.

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tree hazards - information

It is an owner's responsibility to provide for the safety of trees on his/her property.

Regular tree care will help identify hazardous trees and the risk they present. Once the hazard is recognised, your Arborist can reduce the likelihood of the tree falling and injuring someone, by taking steps to make the hazard safe.

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avoiding damage - information

Wooded properties can be worth as much as twenty percent more than those without trees, and people value the opportunity to live among trees.

It is possible to preserve trees on building sites if the right measures are taken. An arborist can help you decide which trees can be saved, and can work with the builder to protect the trees throughout each construction phase.

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