In our beautiful state of Queensland, but all across Australia and the world, trees are absolutely cherished for their beauty and their contribution to our amazing and all-important environment. They grace our landscapes, give us shade, and play an invaluable role in the ecological balance that makes life on earth both possible and incredible. However, we also need to realise that trees are living … [Read more...]

You're reading this, so we already know you're a tree lover! Have you given your beloved tree (or three) a little trim of those unruly or damaged limbs, and been left with the thought: "Do you need to seal pruned tree limbs?" It's a common dilemma for anyone who takes pride in their garden and then worries about those freshly cut branches - because you're sure you've heard something about tree … [Read more...]

In Queensland, there are an awful lot of gum trees. And we're not just talking about sheer numbers of individual trees, because that would be in the billions all across the dense natural habitats in our beautiful state. No, we're also talking about the vast numbers of native Queensland eucalyptus species: from the Blue Gum to the Forest Red, the Scribbly Gum to the Ironbark, the Ghost Gum to the … [Read more...]

We all know what a facelift is, but have you heard of a crown lift? We're talking about trees rather than ageing celebrities - but what is crown lifting, exactly? Also called canopy raising, it's the simple act of removing certain lower-laying levels of the crown to the desired, required or recommended specification. It's done to 'lift' the crown, or extend the trunk portion of the tree … [Read more...]