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...]

  Sometimes it makes us sad, but sometimes it just has to go. There are plenty of reasons why you've perhaps had to say goodbye to a tree. Has it died or was diseased? Maybe a storm left it damaged beyond repair, or maybe it got too close to the power lines. No matter the reason, there is something you mustn't forget after removing a tree - and that's the stump. In fact, removing tree … [Read more...]

  If you're reading this, chances are you love your trees. And it's not hard to see why - they are beautiful, they make our homes and the world better places to live, and they even give us the oxygen we need to merely survive! But when it comes to taking care of trees, that's a different story. Just like looking after a baby, or even your shiny beloved car, to look after your trees … [Read more...]