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What Are The Dangers Of A DIY Tree Removal?

It's a sunny Saturday morning and you're looking at that towering gum tree in your backyard. You've watched enough online tutorials to believe that DIY tree removal is a cinch. But let's pause for a moment and consider the actual dangers involved in this process. The Risk Of Personal Injury Tree removal is not for the faint-hearted or the inexperienced. It involves much more than simply hacking away at the...

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Professional Gardener Pruning A Tree

Storm Season – 5 Easy Ways To Protect Your Trees

As the storm season approaches, it's essential to consider potential damage to your trees and property. The cost of repairing damaged trees can be high, and the danger posed by falling branches or entire trees should not be underestimated. In this blog, we’ll discuss 5 easy-to-follow methods for safeguarding your trees during storm season. As arborists and tree experts, our aim is to assist you in maintaining healthy and safe...

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Arborist cutting down tree

Arborist or Tree Surgeon, which is Better?

Trees are a vital part of our environment and add an aesthetic touch to our surroundings. It's crucial to maintain trees for their health and to ensure the safety of people and property. When it comes to tree care, two professions that often come to mind are arborists and tree surgeons. What is an Arborist? An arborist is a professional who specialises in the care and maintenance of trees. They...

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A Cut Overhanging Branches

Who Is Responsible For Overhanging Trees In Australia?

When it comes to overhanging trees, who is responsible for their care and maintenance?  The answer to this question is not as straightforward as it may seem. While homeowners are typically responsible for the upkeep of their own trees, there are several cases in which the responsibility falls on someone else. So, just who is responsible for overhanging trees in Australia? Let's take a closer look. Tree Owners In Australia,...

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Worker Removing Tree In A Residential Area

How To Remove A Tree Preservation Order?

Tree preservation orders are put in place to protect specific trees from being cut down, topped, or uprooted without permission. However, this doesn't prevent trees from being somewhat of a nuisance to us and our properties, or even becoming a danger to our living spaces. If you find yourself wanting to remove a tree with a TPO in place, carry on reading. Below, we explain how you can go about...

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A Hazard Tree

How To Recognise Tree Hazards

Although trees are a wonderful part of nature, they can grow to enormous heights, and those with large trunks and lots of branches can quickly become dangerous. If you're worried about a tree on your property, it's important to quickly take action for your own safety as well as that of those around you. Read on to find out some of the indicators of a hazardous tree and what to...

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A Fallen Tree

Who Is Responsible When A Tree Falls On Your Property In NSW?

There are lots of reasons a tree can fall – bad weather, poor maintenance and old age. One sure thing is that a fallen tree can cause a whole lot of damage, so it’s essential to know what to do when a tree falls on your property to avoid having to shoulder costly repair bills or even medical fees. Who is responsible when a tree falls on my property? In...

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Tree Pruning And Sawing By A Man — Summerland Tree Services in Ballina, NSW

What is the Difference Between a Tree Lopper and an Arborist?

If you need maintenance on a tree on your property, you might be tempted to hire a tree lopper, but that's not always the best idea. Here are some things you should know about the difference between a tree lopper and an arborist: Tree Loppers Tree loppers generally do only one thing: chop off sections of a tree, usually without much consideration for how this might affect the tree in...

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Tree Stump In A Forest

What Is Tree Stump Grinding?

Tree stump grinding is the process of removing a tree stump by grinding it down with a special machine. The machine has a large rotating blade that grinds away at the wood, slowly turning the stump into sawdust.Tree stump grinding is an effective way to remove a stump without having to dig it up or use chemicals. It is also much less labour-intensive than traditional methods, making it a popular...

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Grinding A Tree Stump

Stump Grinding vs Stump Removal

Once a tree is removed, homeowners are usually left with a stump that can become an eyesore. This leaves many individuals wondering how they can remove the stump. Homeowners can opt for stump grinding or stump removal to get rid of tree stumps. Which one they choose is dependent on several factors, such as budget, the work required, and land usage. Carry on reading as we discuss what stump grinding...

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