Conifers are great for all gardens, including a small urban garden! All Conifer trees form seed-bearing cones. They are usually easily identifiable by their needle shaped foliage and most, though not all, are evergreen trees for your garden. Some are fast growing garden trees which become large features quickly; some are slow-growing conifers which provide […]
Stump Grinding Stump grinding is a quick way of removing most tree stumps. Other methods like manual digging and treating with chemicals require a good deal of effort or can take many months, even years. And burning your old tree stump is certainly not recommended on grounds of safety! Stump grinders are machines – nearly […]
How much does it cost to have a tree cut down? It depends…. Aaargh! What do you mean “It depends”? Here is a list of some of the factors which will influence the price quoted to you for the removal of a tree: Size of the tree. Normally the bigger the tree, the greater the […]
One of the great joys of Christmas is having a real cut Christmas tree in the house, decorated with lights and pretty baubles. But how do you ensure your Christmas Tree Delight doesn’t become your Christmas Tree Disaster? Choose carefully where your Christmas tree will go: Avoid anywhere near a heat source. The cooler, the […]
Tree planting guide created for you as tree planting season is just around the corner! Every Spring we plant lots of new trees; from replacing our customer’s trees which have been removed or lost over the previous year, to developing new forest land, to starting new urban gardens. Planting trees is imperative to guaranteeing that […]
Even during the high season and the busy periods, continued professional development and reading of the latest industry news are essential to an arborist’s ability to offer top quality and professional advice and care. Throughout the North East of Scotland and indeed in many other areas, potential consumers often find their letterboxes flooded with leaflets […]
Today, the UK’s Enviroment Agency require all professional tree surgeons and arboriculture contractors to carry a valid waste transfer licence. The implications of this means that anyone who carries green waste, i.e. woodchip or timber, must hold correct and valid licences, and must also be registered with the local Environment Agency. Without this licence, or […]
Trees can be very long-lived so identifying the tree hazards and healthcare can be an important skill. Birch will live to about 60 years old, beech to almost 200 years old and a yew tree may live over 300 years. Therefore it’s not surprising that we assume trees will just go on growing year after […]
Rogue trader tree surgeons operating throughout the UK are on the increase with the recent economic turmoil. After reading some horror stories online from members of the public who had hired rogue trader tree surgeons, we wanted to share some information and advice to consider when looking to hire a tree surgeon. Tree Surgery is […]
Tree felling is among the most dangerous tasks facing any tree surgeon. There are many steps, safety considerations and precautionary measures which should always be adhered to for the successful felling of a tree. Epic Tree Care explains a 7-step process to felling trees safely and efficiently, while at the same time avoid potential hazards […]