How to plant a tree in Auckland.
How to plant a tree in Auckland. When you have spent time and money on a young tree, then take some time to make sure […]
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Do your fruit trees fruit from new or old wood?
Many clients have pruned their pip and stone fruit tree only to find the following year they have no fruit. This is because it is […]
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Why do trees “bleed”?
When a tree starts to “bleed” it is essentially exuding sap or resin through the bark in response to an injury or stress. Bleeding is […]
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Heartwood Decay and Jelly Ear Fungus
Jelly Ear Fungus (Auricularia auricula judae ) plays a crucial role in decomposing dead wood and recycling nutrients back into the soil. The problem is […]
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Deciduous tree nutrition.
To give your deciduous fruit trees a head start for next season’s fruit, an application of sulphate of potash just before your tree begins its […]
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Kowhai caterpillar
Is your Kowhai looking a little worse for wear and losing its leaves? I’ve noticed my tree here in Pukekohe has started to get some […]
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Toxic Karaka berries can be fatal for dogs.
We are seeing plenty of fruit this season on our Karaka trees around Franklin, especially in Pukekohe, Papakura, and Manukau. This is great for reproduction, […]
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Care for your mature trees.
Looking after mature trees in Auckland and Franklin. A mature tree is a pleasure to behold in a garden and gives a sense of history […]
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Tree care for Schools
If you are part of a School Board of Trustees you will know how critical it is to provide a safe environment for students, staff, […]
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Magic mulch
If you look at plants in nature, the soil is not usually void of cover. There will naturally be leaf litter, plants, and animal debris […]
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Pruning your Palm
Palms grow well in Auckland and can add interesting aesthetics to any garden. There are many varieties to choose from, so choose wisely. The Phoenix […]
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Topping hurts trees.
Topping trees is very stressful for the tree. If more than 50% of the leaf-bearing crown is removed, a tree can be temporarily starved, compromising […]
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How to prune your apple tree.
Getting the most out of your apple tree will depend on how well you prune the tree. Apple trees benefit hugely from a good prune. […]
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Getting the balance right.
Trimming trees promotes healthy growth, improves aesthetics, and improves safety. A crucial aspect of trimming trees is to obtain balance. Not only does a balanced […]
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Choose a citrus tree as your stunning garden specimen tree.
Citrus are underrated specimen trees that offer a massive bang for little effort or expense. They are evergreen, offering gorgeous waxy green leaves, great fragrant […]
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Windthrown trees
As NZ experiences extreme wild weather, so too is it more likely there will be severe tree damage. It is essential that the homeowner understands […]
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Why and how to remove sucker growth?
Trees are often grafted onto rootstock for several reasons. They include: Improved Growth Characteristics: Certain rootstocks are selected for their desirable growth traits, such as […]
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Is a leaning tree always dangerous?
Often people assume that a leaning tree poses a danger to the safety of their house or family and therefore the tree needs be removed. […]
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Shaping leaves.
Trees have adapted ways to maximize how the leaf captures the sunlight without compromising tree health. Trees that grow in the lower canopy often have […]
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Winter Nudity
What’s going on in winter under a naked tree? As the final month of winter approaches, it signals trees to start forming buds for the […]
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Tree pruning for surviving storms
Good tree pruning can greatly reduce the risks of trees suffering damage during wind gusts and storms. A good visual assessment of trees will identify […]
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Stake it right, save its life!
With the weather starting to deteriorate it’s a great reminder to check on your trees that are currently staked and any other young trees that […]
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Phytophthora?
Phytophthora root rot is one of the most common causes of root and stem decay in trees and shrubs and removal of the infected plant […]
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Lichen on your trees?
Worried about lichen on your plants? Don’t panic they are not detrimental to your tree’s health. They are simply using your tree as an anchor […]
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Ringbarking damage on trees.
When this tree was hit by a car it lost substantial cambium and bark, crucial for the transport of water and food required for its […]
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Trees or veggie garden?
There is something utterly satisfying about eating food you have grown, but if you don’t have room for both, consider and compare the effort and […]
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Curley leaf?
Curley leaf, or Taphrina deformans, is a common unattractive fungal disease that affects peaches and nectarines. The spores overwinter in the bark of trees and […]
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Outsmart the possums with a tree guard!
Possums are an introduced pest and eat new foliage, flowers, bark, and fruit from your trees, and of course, they decimate our bird population by […]
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Dead and dangerous.
A dead tree presents major risks to property and people. As the fibers break down, the tree’s structural integrity is compromised and becomes brittle and […]
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Stake out?
When is the right time to remove your supportive tree stakes? A lot depends on the tree species and how fast it grows. Other factors […]
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