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...]

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...]

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...]

As experienced and licensed Arborists, we get asked a lot of questions time and time again. "Is this a sign of tree pests and disease?" "Is this tree going to collapse?" "What's the best trimming technique?" "What's the best tree to plant for your Gold Coast garden?" But by far one of the most common questions we're asked day in and day out is: "How close can a tree be to a house?" First, the … [Read more...]

They help us breathe, they're fun to climb, they give the birds and possums a place to call home, and - let's face it - they simply look stunning. But as those storm clouds gather, as tree pests and diseases set in, or as we take to them with the chainsaw, a fallen tree can cause a world of pain. Are you here to read all about fallen tree removal responsibility? There's a lot of important ground … [Read more...]

We've all heard the saying about the need to 'get rid of the deadwood' in our lives. It means to say goodbye to the people and preoccupations that are holding us back - but where does that saying come from? Trees, of course! Deadwood removal, quite literally, is the process of getting rid of a tree's dead wood and branches, which have 'died' due to age, damage, disease, weather, fungi, a lack of … [Read more...]

If you're pretty handy and your toolshed is well stocked, chances are you already have a chainsaw - because you never know when you might need one. Most keen DIY enthusiasts spend between $100 and $500 - and maybe a little more for something really good. What they don't tend to spend enough time on is ensuring they've learned how to use a chainsaw safely. And perhaps the intention is to be safe, … [Read more...]

Fancy yourself as a rather handy green thumb? That's great, because as well as creating your own dream yard, gardening is great for your wellbeing, those plants and trees give you free, fresh food, and the cherry on the top is that it's a lot of fun. But it's crucial to be careful, too - particularly with your trees. Cutting or pruning those branches may seem simple enough, but the risk of over … [Read more...]