Tree Pruning 101

Tree Pruning 101

Tree Pruning here in New Zealand Should be approached carefully but deliberately, because every time a tree is pruned it has the potential to alter its shape and look. Unlike other landscaping considerations, pruning trees is a task better left in the hands of local...
Proper Mulching Techniques

Proper Mulching Techniques

One of the best things that anyone can do to keep their trees healthy is to put down a good layer of mulch around them. When that’s done correctly, the tree can better absorb nutrients from healthier soils and flourish.   Care needs to be taken, though, because...
Preparing your garden for Autumn

Preparing your garden for Autumn

Most garden plants, trees and other features of home and commercial landscaping go dormant in the wintertime. Some people think that this means they can generally relax when it comes to maintenance during autumn. As it turns out, the opposite is actually true, because...
Find Out Which of Auckland’s Trees Are Protected

Find Out Which of Auckland’s Trees Are Protected

It can be somewhat difficult to differentiate between which of Auckland’s trees are protected, and which are okay to chop! But given that there are hefty legal implications associated with cutting Auckland’s protected trees, it’s worth consulting a...
Pohutakawa – New Zealands Christmas Tree

Pohutakawa – New Zealands Christmas Tree

New Zealand's amazing Pohutakawa tree is about burst into flower, in some areas it already has, providing us all with the signal of Christmas festivities and summer holidays! Maintenance of the Pohutakawa - New Zealands Christmas Tree after flowering will ensure the...
Barking Up The Right Tree: A Guide to Dog-Safe Gardening

Barking Up The Right Tree: A Guide to Dog-Safe Gardening

Every dog owner wants to make sure that their dog is safe – and often, that can mean sacrificing things that you want to have, such as expensive upholstery or delicate items on display in your living room. Thankfully, you don’t need to give up on having a...
Why Tree Trimming Is Essential

Why Tree Trimming Is Essential

Tree trimming is more important than you might think. There are many types of trees and in order for them to maximise their potential and continuing growing, they should be taken care of properly. Trees trimming is essential for three main reasons: garden aesthetics,...