Another unwelcome Phoenix palm
As I’ve explained, most tree problems were caused a long time ago when previous owners planted the wrong tree in...
A problem Washingtonia Palm
The Washingtonia palm, or Mexican Fan palm, is the tallest of the palm trees. (You know, the ones you...
Removing Phoenix Palms
I’m often contacted about removing Phoenix Palms. At one time Phoenix palm trees were very popular but these days...
Trimming oak trees
Oak trees have a long life and they grow into a large, magnificent tree. Sometimes, the tree is too large...
Keep the kids playing
It’s no fun for kids playing around this playhouse, when there’s a Phoenix palm with dangerous spikes right beside it....
Landscaping the backyard
These clients weren’t sure what to do about landscaping the backyard, still untouched more than a year after moving into...
Hedge trimming: done!
Hedge trimming should ideally be done every six to twelve months. That way, there’s no need to remove too much...
Tree roots are bad for drains
Tree roots have two jobs: anchoring the tree in the ground and collecting minerals, oxygen and moisture to supply the...
Overhanging trees are trouble
Overhanging trees are unkind to houses. In strong winds, branches can damage the wall, roof, and guttering. In fact, that’s...
Palm Tree Maintenance
We don’t just remove palms; we do palm tree maintenance, too. Mostly, this means cutting off fruit, seeds and flowers...