When is the best time to prune?
With winter coming to a close and spring just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about pruning your trees back. According to the experts, late winter and early spring is typically the best time to prune trees. This is when trees are entering the ‘rapid growth’ phase, as they have remained fairly dormant through winter. Generally, access to trees is easier in late winter/early spring before the growth and foliage stage hits. The structure of branches is
Signs your tree is dying
When you’re out in the yard next, take a look up at your trees. Trees will show obvious signs when they dying or dead. Here are a few things you should look out for: Saw dust or ants going up and down the base of the tree. This could be an indication of decay inside the trunk. Fungus or mushrooms growing on the bark is typically a sign of soft decaying trunk or branches. Deep holes/cracks, peeling bark The presence
Stump Grinding Brisbane
Brisbane Treeworx is very pleased to now offer Stump Grinding to all it’s customers across Brisbane and beyond! Our stump grinder is an efficient and impressive piece of equipment that can cut your tree stump down and remove it from the ground, turning it into mulch like material. Why remove a tree stump? There are many reasons why you should remove a tree stump: Aesthetics – an unsightly stump in the middle of the yard can detract from the overall
Australia’s Most Common Yard Tree Types – Part 1
Have you ever looked around your neighbourhood and realised that many of your neighbours have the same tree species as you? Have you often wondered what they are? This handy guide will highlight some of the most common trees in yards around South East Queensland in two parts. This is part one: Gum Tree Have you a home amongst the gum trees? Most of us Aussies do and you can probably already easily identify these iconic sentinel soldiers that
How To Maintain Trees Around Your Home & Why – Part 1
Most Aussie yards have an abundance of trees, but living in an area like Brisbane, you may also find that they require a lot of work to maintain and keep safe. The great news is, you can do most of this yourself with a little know-how. For anything you can’t do yourself though, give us a call and we will happily tend to all your tree removal or trimming needs. General Maintenance Obviously, if you’re living in South East Queensland,
How To Maintain Trees Around Your Home & Why – Part 2
Continuing on from our article, ‘How To Maintain Trees Around Your Home & Why – Part 1’, here’s part 2. Pruning Tips Tree pruning is essential to keep your trees healthy, looking great and safe by preventing dropping branches. If you’re going to DIY, it’s important to use common sense and the right tools to keep yourself safe from harm. We recommend you wear gloves and avoid climbing trees or ladders in order to cut down branches. You’re better
