In beautiful Queensland and Australia, we all know what vegetation is. Protection is not a foreign word either. And the definition of an order is a command or instruction. But put them all together, and what on earth is a Vegetation Protection Order (VPO)? What is a Vegetation Protection Order? In a nutshell, a VPO is exactly what it says on the tin. It's a way for authorities - namely, local … [Read more...]
How to Revive a Dying Palm Tree
Ah, sunshine and palm trees ... what's not to love? Nothing puts you in a tropical holiday mood more than a palm tree or two, which is just one of the reasons so many Gold Coast and Queensland locals just love to have them at their place. But many of these same palm tree lovers can also look up in dismay to find their palm tree leaves turning brown. Is that palm tree dying? And if so, how to … [Read more...]
Need Privacy Trees? Choosing The Best Trees For Screening
Trees are great for a relax in the shade, or a climb on an adventurous day. And they're simply a beautiful addition to your garden. But trees are also great for ... privacy. That's right, the most attractive of all barriers, privacy trees can help make your home and garden a private oasis.The best trees for privacy don't just make the perfect natural screens between homes in densely populated … [Read more...]
8 Amazing Facts About Trees You Didn’t Know
They might be a natural wonder, and offer incredible beauty and shade (not to mention our oh-so-important oxygen!) and great fun for the kids - But we're not just talking about climbing them, or attaching a rope and enjoying a thrilling Tarzan-like ride (although that certainly is fun!) in this post. We're talking about the fascinating facts about trees that really do make them an amazing and … [Read more...]
What Does An Arborist Do? (We Are Hiring!!)
Are you looking to start a career as an arborist? JC Tree Services are currently looking for a trainee arborist to work full time on the Gold Coast. See the job listing for more information. In technical terms, an arborist might more accurately be called an arboriculturist. But in a nutshell, it's really all about trees.It might make more sense to call them a "tree doctor", but that doesn't … [Read more...]
