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Shady Spot: The Importance Of Tree Care

Hi. I'm Terry, and I have spent the last decade working as a landscape gardener. In the past, my company would mostly landscape new projects. In recent years, there has been great demand for repairing gardens that have been damaged by natural disasters, particularly storms. Many of the gardens we repair would have suffered less damage if trees on the property had been properly topped, pruned, treated or even removed. Falling trees and flying branches are pretty scary during a storm. They can also leave a garden decimated. I really hope the tips in my blog can save you money by helping you identify problems with your trees and by providing information about the best expertise available.

Chain Saw Safety Tips

Posted on December 16, 2015

If you have trees on your land, you'll need to remove dead branches, or even whole trees, from time to time.  In the case of particularly large trees, or if the job requires working at height, always use the services of your local tree services contractor.  You can tackle smaller jobs yourself, and having the use of a chainsaw makes this much easier and quicker.  However, a chainsaw is a potentially highly dangerous piece of kit. [Read More]

Tree Stump Removal

Posted on December 10, 2015

Even though cutting down a tree can be a daunting thought, it is in actual fact a very easy task in comparison to removing a tree stump. Tree stump removal is a much more complex task and is very often not included in the price of tree removal. This is why many people have tree stumps in their yards. Tree stump removal is not easy, but it is achievable. Why Remove Tree Stumps? [Read More]

Got A Tree Stump That Needs To Go? Here's Why Stump Grinding Is The Best Alternative

Posted on December 7, 2015

Once you have had a tree removed from your property, or after a tree falls, you are left with tree stump. Tree stumps can be unsightly, are prone to causing accidents, and can harbor pests such as termites. For these reasons, tree stumps should be removed by all means by companies like Waratah Tree Services. There are several ways to get rid of a tree stump. However, stump grinding trumps them all for a number of reasons. [Read More]

How to Remove Canker from Eucalyptus Trees

Posted on December 4, 2015

Eucalyptus trees make a stunning feature on your land, but this beautiful native Australian tree can be susceptible to several diseases, including canker. So, what is canker, and how can your local tree service help to solve the problem? Read on to find out more. Canker Canker is a common disease of eucalyptus trees that is caused by a type of fungus. Canker appears as discoloured or depressed areas on the tree's bark, before spreading to its interior. [Read More]