As many readers of this blog will know, there are a million reasons why we just love a beautiful, healthy tree. They're not just spectacularly beautiful, they're a crucial part of our natural world - and without their oxygen, you and I wouldn't be here at all! But like every living entity, it's just a fact that trees will eventually die. The death of a tree may be sad and often unavoidable, but … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]