Posted on April 19, 2026 6:39 pm.
Canberra and the ACT region regularly record negative overnight temperatures between May and November. For an established tree with thick bark and deep roots, that’s manageable. For a tree planted in the last one or two years, it can be fatal — not because of...
Posted on April 16, 2026 4:37 pm.
Tree roots cause more damage to Canberra’s underground infrastructure than most homeowners realise. Icon Water recorded over 1,900 sewer main breaks and blockages in the ACT in 2024-25 — a dramatic increase on the previous year, with dry autumns and winters...
Posted on April 16, 2026 4:13 pm.
Canberra’s cool nights and clear autumn days are ideal for intense leaf colour and these compact trees are all well suited to our local conditions: Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) — 3–5 metres at maturity, extraordinary autumn colour from soft gold to deep...
Posted on April 16, 2026 4:05 pm.
Every autumn, Canberra driveways, gutters and lawns disappear under a colourful blanket of fallen leaves. It can feel overwhelming — but those leaves are one of the most valuable resources your garden produces all year. Here’s how to make the most of them: Mow...
Posted on April 16, 2026 4:01 pm.
TreeWorks most common call-out isn’t a fallen or diseased tree — it’s a healthy tree planted in exactly the wrong place, now causing problems that were entirely predictable. Getting placement right costs nothing. Getting it wrong can cost thousands....
Posted on November 3, 2025 7:57 pm.
We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 questions the team gets asked by Canberra homeowners concerned about the health and safety of their trees. From yellowing leaves to borer damage, here are the top questions and some information on what they usually mean....
Posted on November 3, 2025 7:23 pm.
Give a gift that keeps on giving — to the birds, bees and butterflies that keep our gardens alive. Supporting birds, bees and butterflies begins with planting species that can thrive in the ACT’s climate. Canberra’s conditions — cold winters, hot summers and low...
Posted on November 3, 2025 7:18 pm.
If you’re looking to give something meaningful this festive season, skip disposable gifts and choose something that grows. Living presents such as trees, shrubs, and plants not only last for years but also support biodiversity and reduce waste. Here are a few...
Posted on November 3, 2025 5:30 pm.
This Christmas, instead of adding more plastic to the toy box, why not give children something that grows? Living gifts like tomato plants, strawberries, or packets of flower seeds are a wonderful way to help kids learn, create, and connect with nature. They’re...
Posted on October 1, 2025 4:00 pm.
Elm trees are a defining feature of many Canberra streets and gardens, but they face a serious threat from the Elm Leaf Beetle (ELB). This small insect can cause major defoliation, leaving trees weakened, stressed, and vulnerable to long-term decline. Managing ELB...
