Wood Carving : What you need to know about choosing and sourcing your wood

Hardwood v Softwood When it comes to wood carving and the best woods, let’s start with the basics. Hardwood comes from the mature parts of broadleaf trees like oak, maple, cherry, ash, beech and walnut and has a more complex biological structure than softwood. This means that hardwood, as its name suggests, is generally more […]
Tree Myths and Facts

Let’s dispel some of the common misconceptions and myths about trees. And check out some of the lesser known – but equally important – facts about trees. For tree advice and free onsite tree surgery quotes, call 01224 460377 or Contact us Epic Tree Care. More from Epic Tree Care Check our library of articles […]
Top Tree Care Tips

Answers to commonly asked Tree Problem questions While trees are very familiar to all of us, when it comes to the care of trees, most of us know very little. We’ve shared some tree care top tips to help you get started. Tree Pruning and Deadwooding Tips for pruning trees are a necessity for most […]
Timber Wood Cuts: How to find the best supplier

Finding a source of timber wood for art and sculpture or for wooden garden furniture or for commercial timber purposes can be problematic. You cannot, of course, go around like a lumberjack and cut down trees or cutting tree branches willy-nilly. Nor can you claim fallen timbers or wood cuts as your own without seeking […]
What is Green Waste?

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 […]