Why do you love trees? Is it the clean air they give us to breathe, or the shade on a lazy, sunny day? Perhaps it adds value to your home, gives a friendly critter somewhere to call home, or you just love to stare at it when you sip a cup of tea. No matter why, trees are simply great - but that doesn't mean they sometimes just have to go. And when they do, just make sure you don't commit one of … [Read more...]

It's a rare person who doesn't love the trees in their own Gold Coast garden - but that doesn't mean you sometimes don't have to say goodbye to one of your favourites. Perhaps it's damaged, diseased, dead or otherwise unsafe. Maybe the roots are causing damage to your paths and even endangering your foundations. Perhaps it's constantly attracting pest infestations. Or maybe it's just become a … [Read more...]

It goes without saying that there are many, many, many different types of trees on our magnificent planet. There's fruit trees, flowering trees, hardwood trees, ornamental trees, rainforest trees, willow trees - and that list goes on and on. However, there are only three fundamental tree types: deciduous and evergreen, and a category that is in between the two. … [Read more...]

When we think about pests, we tend to think about all the ways in which they hurt us. Our health, our homes, our assets, our lifestyles. But that's forgetting some of the other ways that pests cause problems. For instance, while we worry the most about termites destroying our home, mice bringing disease into our kitchen and wasps attacking our children, there are literally thousands upon thousands … [Read more...]

Have you ever looked at a tree, marvelling at its majesty and strength - and then you're shocked when a day of heavy wind knocks one over by its roots? Yes, while trees are sturdy and proud, we all know that the evidence of a million falling trees proves that they definitely aren't invincible - and you really don't want your family, your house or your car to be anywhere near when it does … [Read more...]