Trees can add a lot of aesthetic charm to garden spaces, and the shade they provide can be very helpful for keeping gardens and homes nice and cool. A healthy tree can live anything from a couple of decades to a few centuries, depending on the species. Unfortunately, a tree’s lifespan can be cut short if it becomes infested with disease.  When this happens, the tree will transform from functional into something that can be a huge risk to your property and those residing on the premises. Falling tree branches can cause a lot of damage to your property or [...]

Getting rid of an old and unsightly tree stump is a breeze if you have a good stump grinding contractor working at your side. With the right equipment and company, tree stumps can be removed within just a few minutes.  So how do you find a good company with the right equipment? Let's take a look at some of the most important considerations if you want to hire the right company from the start.  A Good Reputation It is always good to work with a company or contractor that comes with a good reputation. Reputed companies are more likely to [...]

Stump grinding has become a very popular stump removal solution here in Geelong. This type of stump removal process is very safe, doesn’t cause as much disruption to your garden or surrounding structures and plants, and is much faster compared to other removal options.  If you are considering stump grinding to clear away an old tree trunk in your yard then you might be a little bit concerned about the types of trees that these grinders can remove. Fortunately, there is no need for concern. These machines are very capable of getting rid of just about any tree type, size, [...]

Most people can immediately tell when something is off about a favourite tree that has been growing in the yard for years. While it is pretty clear to see when a tree is struggling, it isn’t always easy to tell when a tree is fully dead. This is especially true for deciduous trees. These trees tend to drop their leaves in winter and can appear dead. When spring arrives, they will awaken again and start sprouting some new leaves. So how do you tell if your tree is dead? And how do you remove it if it is dead? We [...]

Trees falling over is a very common occurrence, especially when an unexpected storm hits. They can also fall over if their root systems are damaged or if the tree roots can no longer keep a large tree in place. Even though this is a common and natural occurrence, it can be quite devastating when a large tree topples over on your property. Especially if the tree falls on a vehicle, on your roof, or smashes into your garden walls or fencing. There is very little we can do to keep trees from falling over but there are some good steps [...]

The phrases “easy” and “stump removal” were never spotted in the same paragraph until stump grinders were invented. Before stump grinders, getting rid of a tree stump was a terrible mess. Property owners usually had three options. One, dig the entire stump out and extract the root ball with the help of chainsaws and other heavy-lifting machinery. Two, drill large holes into the stump and pour products inside that can speed up the decomposition process. Three, burn the old tree stump.  None of these methods were easy or quick. Luckily, stump grinders changed all of that. These days you can [...]