 Does your garden seem a bit bare? Spatially challenged, with not much room to make changes? Enhancing the aesthetics of your garden, without using up all the available space, can be a challenge. Dependent upon your tastes, the soil conditions, the vegetation already in yours and your neighbours gardens, are all contributing factors that can affect your decision.
If having a tree in your small garden is something that appeals to you, but you're not sure one will fit - think again! There are a number of trees that can successfully grow in a small garden. Here are a few suggestions.
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 It’s often the case that many people haven’t heard of tree surgeon, until they are in need of one. Tree surgeons, also known as arborists, look after the health of your trees. They can assess if a tree needs to be felled, its health condition and appropriate action that can be taken to improve its look and shape.
Tree surgeons have a unique set of skills. They must be physically fit to climb up and down trees and be knowledgeable about the different biological afflictions that can affect trees such as various funguses and parasites.  Perhaps you have a tree that is growing close to your home, and some large limbs/branches are looming ominously over your rooftop? Upon further inspection, you find that the tree limb appears to have a disease or is rotting?
You know the tree limb is going to have to be removed and the question you now need to consider is whether or not you can do it yourself, or if you should get in a professional tree surgeon to do the job for you… The answer may come as no surprise – get a tree surgeon in to look at the job! Here are the reasons why.  Our tree surgeons in Essex offer a professional tree surgery service to clients of all varieties across Basildon. Our Basildon tree cutting services are not exclusive to any one type of customer and whatever your tree needs, we are here to help.
 Have you noticed something odd on your tree? Do you think there might be something wrong with it? Here is a quick guide on how to visually inspect your tree. Start from the bottom up. Start by examining the roots. Look for signs of the ground heaving up, severed roots or signs of decay or fungi, such as mushrooms. Then move up towards the tree trunk - just above the soil. Can you see any peeling, loose bark, cracks or deep slits? Inspect the rest of the trunk for signs of decay, such as signs of swelling, cavities, soft or decaying wood or small holes. Finally, look up at the canopy, the upper layer of branches and leaves. Can you see any signs of:
If you have any concerns about your tree and would like one of our qualified arborists to come and inspect your tree, just give us a call. We will advise you on what we think is the best treatment for the tree, or whether it would be better to have the tree removed. Let us help you ensure the best care for your trees. Tree-Surgeon Essex is made up of a team of professional arborists that love working with trees all year round across Essex covering: Basildon, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Epping, Havering as well as areas in East London including Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham. Give us a call today on 01708 578 017. We offer advice on: - Tree Pruning - Tree Removal or felling trees - Pollarding - Crown lifting/raising - Crown thinning - Crown reduction - Stump grinding/removal - Hedge trimming - Emergencies - Site clearance  Like with any new flowers, plants, shrubs, hedges and trees – taking the time to understand how best to look after them will ensure that they always look their best. It’s common for people to believe that trees simply look after themselves, but this is not the case. They can suffer from disease, rot and infestations. Well-established trees and shrubs, after years of growing well, can start to decline and that is why it is important to get them regularly inspected by a tree surgeon. The following list outlines a few issues that your tree can suffer from. Powdery mildew This issue can be seen on oak trees. It’s a fungal disease of the foliage and stems which covers the surface of the plant. This issue commonly occurs during summer which is caused by dryness at the roots and poor air circulation. Once solution is to add mulching and avoid high-nitrogen products. Drought stress Tree often get overlooked during dry spells. If left without water for very long periods they will experience, leaf browning, tree decline and increased susceptibility to insect and disease. Nutrient deficiency There are cases when trees are not suited to the soil that they have been planted in and become deficient in iron, manganese or different macro and micro nutrients. Nutrient deficiency manifests in the following ways: partial or complete yellowing of leaves, stunted growth, poor flower or fruit production. Pest infestation This issue is caused by dead leaves and branches as well as mal-pruning. If left un-inspected, the tree can become a hazard to people and pets within the vicinity. If one or more of these symptoms rings a bell – get in touch Tree-Surgeon Essex today! We understand that there is little we can do about the age of your tree, but we believe that it is always worthwhile investigating other potential causes. We are happy to make a free no-obligation assessment of your tree to see if we can apply one of our services to make it better. Call 01708 578 014. If you would like to have a free assessment of your conifer trees, we cover the Essex area including:
tree surgeon Hutton | tree surgeon Doddinghurst | tree surgeon Ingatestone |tree surgeon Ingrave | tree surgeon Blackmore | tree surgeon Warley | tree surgeon Mountnessing | tree surgeon Herongate | tree surgeon Navestock |tree surgeon South Weald | tree surgeon Wyatts Green  Site clearance is often required when:
Site clearance companies often have a dangerous job that requires safety, health and legal considerations, they need to understand the idiosyncrasies of each unique situation as it arises, and use specialist equipment in order to quickly, cost-effectively and safely finish a job. At Tree Surgeon Essex, we offer specialist site clearance services regarding any unwanted trees, shrubs or bushes. You can rest assured that whenever we undertake this type of work, that we offer a package of services that facilitate the clearance process, whilst at the same time keeping safety and regulations in the forefront of all that is done on the site. Safety, Health and the Law Perhaps the most important aspect involves maintaining safety at the site, the health of the workers and people in the area of the demolition, and an assurance that all local laws concerning these issues and demolition in general would be followed. We are able to adapt and plan for a variety of different types of sites and area that might need trees or bushes to be removed. We will apply regulations to all situations they might face so that no violations occur. Having all of the necessary equipment Tree Surgeon Essex have access to any equipment possibly be needed to perform the task of clearing trees and shrubs on a site. All of our arborists working on site clearances are fully qualified and able to perform the necessary takes on a wide-scale site clearance. Removal of all green waste We are happy to organise the removal of all the green waste that is on your site. Let us help you clear the trees and shrubs from your site, so that you can begin using it for what you wish. Tree-Surgeon Essex is made up of a team of professional arborists that love working with trees all year round. Give us a call today on 01708 578 017. We offer advice on: - Tree Pruning - Tree Removal or felling trees - Pollarding - Crown lifting/raising - Crown thinning - Crown reduction - Stump grinding/removal - Hedge trimming - Emergencies - Site clearance  Tree Surgeon Essex is accustomed to taking on all types of jobs. Whether you are a home owner with trees that need removing; a landlord who needs their garden cleared for a new tenant or a school that needs to have their grounds ready for their pupils return - we can help. With each of these clients we are happy to offer our services as one off jobs or regular contract work. We offer this same service to Local Councils. We recently removed a very large fallen poplar from a river. This was completed with a unimog, winch, crane and we had to cut away the metal fence. With the 10 ton winch, we managed to pull out the tree in quite large sections and then deal with it on a surface level, reducing the danger to the team. We then used the crane to load sections of the wood onto the trailer. The team made light work of this council job, because they are experienced, expert tree surgeons that can undertake tree removals of all shapes and sizes. Wherever the location of your job, our thorough risk assessment will ensure that accidents are minimised and the health and safety of our staff and the public taken into account. If you’re a Local Council, in the process of changing your tree surgeon provider, or would like to try a tree cutting service by a new company - get in touch today. Call, email or go to the contact page and fill in a form. Tree Surgeon Essex - looking after nature
 Conifers do not need extensive pruning and most are best left to assume their natural shape, with the occasional pruning of an overly long shoot. Occasionally, however, you may need to undertake more substantial pruning if the conifer starts to get too big for its position. Plants can be clipped annually with shears to keep them small and neat. Do not prune back to leafless brown stems because these will not re sprout. Cut back whole stems to restrict the size of ground hugging conifers, making the cut under a newer, shorter shoot that will hide it. Conifers that have become too overgrown should be removed. Another problem that should be pruned out as soon as it occurs is reversion, all green growth on variegated forms. Use scatters or prunes to remove these vigorous shoots, otherwise they may dominate the more decorative foliage. Most conifers produce resinous sap that bleeds freely from the stems if they are cut while the tree is in active growth. Pruning is therefore best carried out from autumn to mid winter while the tree is dormant. Use sharp, clean pruning tools as blunt blades will snag the wood and may provide an entry point for disease. Wear gloves and goggles and, if you are using power machinery, protective clothing is recommended. Once established, conifers will largely look after themselves. Mites and aphids can be problems on pines and spruces respectively, causing the needles to drop and producing unsightly care stems. Aphids are easy to control with insecticidal sprays, but mites are more persistent, you may wish to get in a professional to treat an affected specimen. Mites are particularly active during warm, dry years when conifers are under stress. You can help prevent outbreaks by watering conifers during a drought and spraying the foliage occasionally to increase air humidity. Do this in the evening to avoid scorching the foliage on a sunny day. Most conifers prefer a position in full sun, but many will tolerate partial shade or being in deeper shade for just part of the day. They will not grow well in dense shade or waterlogged soil. If your soil is heavy, you could try draining it, improving the structure, by adding plenty of well rotted organic matter and grit before planting, or creating a special conifer raised bed. Many slow growing dwarf conifers also so well in containers. A newly planted tree or shrub needs to be watered well in order to become established. You need to mulch it with straw or garden compost to conserve the moisture in the soil.  Experts performing tree pruning and trimming services make it seem easy, but there is so much more to it than just cutting here and there. While some tasks can be done on your own using your pruners and saws, most of them are best left to the pros. According to the experts, the right pruning and trimming has to do with what portions to cut, how much, and when to do it.
The terms trimming and pruning are often interchangeably used to denote cutting trees, but for clarification, just remember trimming has to do with grooming. Pruning has to do with the tree's health, as well as the safety of people and structures near the tree. Cutting Classifications People have tree pruning and trimming services for four general classifications, two of which have to do with trimming and the others related to pruning. The first, trimming or fine pruning, entails cutting to improve the tree's appearance. The second, standard pruning, involves more cutting to improve the tree's structure. The third, safety pruning or hazard pruning, is one where branches are removed because of safety considerations. When branches hang too low causing any danger, those trees are pruned. The fourth, crown reduction, involves removing the branches on the tops or sides of trees. This is usually done to prevent trees from reaching utility lines or damaging roofs, and to allow air and sunlight to reach the inner branches. Pruning the Right Way Tree pruning and trimming services, when done by trained professionals, ensure that your trees are pruned correctly and efficiently. If you intend to do the pruning on your own, refrain from using climbing spurs, which can damage tree trunks and barks. See to it that the barks on the edges of the pruning cuts are still attached firmly. As for large, heavy branches, make sure to cut them in sections to prevent the bark from tearing or splitting. Remember to use ropes to lower the large branches do not throw them to the ground. Pruning the Right Time You can have tree pruning and trimming services at any time of the year these services depend on the kinds of trees you have. Flowering trees that bloom in spring can be trimmed or pruned right after they flowering. Those that bloom in summer have to be pruned in early spring. It is recommended to prune fruit-bearing trees during late winter to give them shape and allow sunlight to shine on the tree's centre. Hardwood trees or shrubs without flowers are best pruned in the dormant season, during late fall or winter. As for dead branches, these can be cut at any time of the year. Tree Pruning and Trimming Services from the Experts Cutting tree branches is not as simple as it appears. It is a risky situation that, without the proper tools and equipment, can lead to accidents. When doing the pruning and trimming yourself, make sure to fasten yourself to a tree using at least two secure points. Work with someone who will raise the cutting tools to you. Keep yourself protected with gloves, safety glasses, and a hard hat. If everything else fails, do not fret there are always professionals who are willing and able to do tree pruning and trimming services for you. Tree trimming services are important to keep the trees in your yard looking great and healthy. If you have a tree that is damaged you should consider a tree removal service to ensure it will not damage your home during a storm or heavy wind. Let us help you with your pruning and trimming of trees. Tree-Surgeon Essex is made up of a team of professional arborists that love working with trees all year round. If you need help with trees in Essex, then give us a call today on 01708 578 017. We offer advice on: - Tree Pruning - Tree Removal or felling trees - Pollarding - Crown lifting/raising - Crown thinning - Crown reduction - Stump grinding/removal - Hedge trimming - Emergencies - Site clearance |
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