Posted on January 19, 2023 8:42 am.
Going away on holidays this summer? Don’t forget to look after your trees before you go. Heat stress is a common cause of tree death during Canberra’s scorching summers, so we recommend mulching around your trees to prevent any damage. When done properly, mulching is...
Posted on November 30, 2022 4:27 am.
Although plants love a good watering, too much rain can cause root rot and fungal disease, wash important nutrients from the soil, and allow greater weed growth. With another La Niña declared for the end of 2022 and early 2023, we’ve put together some tips for looking...
Posted on November 28, 2022 7:00 am.
Before you remove a tree, do any major pruning, or take any action on the ground near a Registered or Regulated tree, you MUST check whether you need approval. Regulated and Registered trees in the ACT are protected by the Tree Protection Act 2005 . TreeWorks can...
Posted on November 11, 2022 11:50 am.
If you are considering hiring a stump grinder machine to remove tree stumps, think again. It’s great to get rid of those ugly stumps and their roots however, stump grinding is a job for the experts. The machinery for stump grinding is expensive and aggressive, and in...
Posted on November 11, 2022 10:34 am.
The trick to attracting wildlife to your garden is to make sure you have a multi-layered garden with as much variety as possible e.g., different species of groundcovers, shrubs, trees, hedges, and plants. This will provide places for wildlife to shelter, feed, and...
Posted on November 10, 2022 9:34 am.
With all the rainfall we’ve had in the Canberra region recently, it’s easy to forget past bushfire seasons. As we approach summer, you should be making sure your home is protected in the case of a bushfire. Hot, dry and windy days are ideal conditions for...
Posted on November 10, 2022 7:23 am.
Trees and shrubs growing too close to powerlines can cause a fire, bring down a powerline causing an electric shock, or disrupt the electricity supply. Whether you own or rent your home, it’s your responsibility to make sure your trees or shrubs on your property are...
Posted on November 8, 2022 9:39 am.
Now is the time to order or purchase your bare rooted trees. Our tree guru Steve Griffiths has put together his top 5 list of deciduous tree species to plant in Canberra gardens this winter that will make your neighbours smile and add to the value of your property. 1....
Posted on November 8, 2022 9:00 am.
With all the rain we’ve had in the past year, it’s easy to forget the Canberra region can have prolonged periods of dry weather. It makes sense to still plant trees that are drought resistant for Canberra gardens. Lack of water is the number one stress for trees....
Posted on November 7, 2022 10:40 am.
There are so many great native shrubs for Canberra gardens. We love them for the food and shelter they provide for native species and for attracting nectar loving birds. Once established native shrubs are generally very hardy and need less maintenance than exotic...
