What is ash dieback disease? Ash dieback is a serious fungal disease, caused by the fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, that can affect ash trees of all ages. The Woodland Trust estimate that it could kill around 80% of ash trees across the UK. As ash (Fraxinus excelsior) is one of the most common trees in the…
Why Honey Fungus Doesn’t Have to Mean the End for Your Tree
Nothing sends fear through a gardener like honey fungus. It’s a parasitic fungus, orangey brown in colour, that attacks and kills the roots of many trees. It’s one of the most destructive fungal diseases and no tree is completely immune! But just because your tree is infected it doesn’t mean it always needs to be…
Pruning – The Do’s and Don’ts
When it comes to pruning, there are many techniques and tips that can help keep your trees healthy and happy. We are going to share with you some tips on pruning effectively and some of the tools you will need. What are the benefits of pruning? Pruning helps maintain the size of trees. Trees that…
Some Pruning Terminology
When you speak to a tree surgeon about pruning your trees you may come across words such as: Crown Reduction Crown Raising Crown Thinning Pollarding We’re going to explain this terminology to you now. It may also help you decide on the type of work you need if you are yet to speak to a…
Keeping Light in Your Garden
As the season of Summer approaches, it is wise to think about ways to bring light into your garden. Increasing the amount of light into your garden can help keep your plants, trees and hedges healthy for the coming months. Sunlight and air can help with disease prevention and growth. Trees are a big culprit…
