Why should you remove the dead wood?
Deadwood is a natural process where a tree walls off a branch or twig when the benefit of that branch is no longer a good […]
Why does topping hurt trees!
Tree topping is poor arboricultural practice. Tree topping is when indiscriminate branches are removed from the top section of a tree. Some of the reasons […]
Pittosporum care
Pittosporum trees are a fantastic addition to gardens to use as a hedge, privacy screen, and landscape feature. There are many different varieties with different […]
Bark Inclusions
Bark inclusions occur when two branches or stems of a tree grow too close together leaving no room for them to grow and expand. As […]
Suckers in your lawn?
Suckers sprouting through the lawn and from grafted trees are annoying, but do not poison them as this will kill the desirable tree too. Just […]
Vaccinating trees for DED
Dutch Elm Disease is a fungal disease in Elm trees and has had a massive impact on Elms in Auckland and the Waikato. It often […]
What is root flare and why is it important?
When you plant a tree or shrub too deep, it can have catastrophic results for the plant. We often see trees where the client is […]
Collar girdling
This happens when trees are transplanted into bags at the infancy stage into a soil mix and then twisted to force the roots into the […]
Feeding your trees.
Just like people, in order for trees to be healthy, they need good food and water to be their very best. For tree in Auckland, […]
When and how should you prune your Avocado tree?
The Avocado tree is a native of South America and its natural habitat is the rainforest. It does not like the cold, the wind, or […]
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 […]
Grafted tree care
Many ornamental cherry trees and most fruit trees sold at garden centers are grafted, and in fact, grafting is essential in many orchards to ensure […]
Tree care for the young fruit trees
The first few years of any tree are crucial. Developing good root structure below ground as well as good form and structure above ground that […]
Borer and your citrus tree.
We are often asked how and when to prune citrus trees in Auckland to how protect them from borer. Pruning should be done after the […]
How do you identify winter stress in trees?
Watch out for signs of stress in your trees in Auckland and Franklin over winter. Winter can be hard for some trees with the colder […]
Magnificent Magnolias
Magnolia trees have been on the earth for more than 90 million years. While they were here with the dinosaurs, bees had not yet evolved […]
Wound management after damage.
When there is a tear, split, or broken branch, it is important to tidy the wound to allow the tree to heal quickly. Remedial action […]
Balancing Light and Privacy, the power of tree thinning in Auckland.
Trees in Auckland are often used as screens from the neighbors, but this can sometimes lead to very dark areas of the property. You would […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Does your citrus tree look sooty?
Citrus trees bring a Mediterranean flair to New Zealand gardens, but their vibrancy can be marred by sooty mould, a common issue caused by sap-sucking […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]