Posted on July 21, 2021 12:29 pm.
The cooler months are great for doing those jobs like mulching in preparation for a long hot summer. Mulching the entire drip line underneath this group of trees will improve tree health and alleviate the need to mow the grass underneath, which can potentially...
Posted on September 17, 2019 11:00 am.
The best time to treat elm leaf beetle is when your elm tree is just coming into leaf. The Elm Leaf Beetle(Xanthogaleruca luteola) is around 4-6mm long, olive and black with two stripes. The beetles feed on elm leaves in the tree canopy where they lay yellow eggs on...
Posted on September 17, 2019 10:26 am.
It’s time to get bushfire ready Bushfire season is underway in Canberra and the region. Now is the time to take steps to reduce fire hazards around your house. The main reason houses burn during bushfires is from traveling embers of burning bark, twigs and...
Posted on May 2, 2019 1:22 pm.
Bungendore, Braidwood, Yass, and Michelago are well known for their charming country gardens, graced by old and picturesque trees like oaks, elms, and gum trees. Some of these trees have been standing for over a hundred years and if you are like me then you want them...
Posted on November 22, 2018 11:40 am.
We are receiving a large number of calls from customers concerned about Elm Leaf Beetle (Xanthogaleruca luteola) infestation. The olive and brown beetles are around 4mm long and have come out of hibernation in force. Symptoms of Elm Leaf Beetle include defoliation,...
Posted on February 19, 2018 5:47 am.
We’ve been grilling our senior arborist Steve about problem trees and why he advises Canberra households not to plant them. Steve has been looking after trees in the Canberra region for over 20 years so we reckon he’s got a pretty good idea of what to...
