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Why Hire a Sydney Arborist

by Andrew Scales | August 30, 2013

An arborist is a specialist in the care of trees, dedicated to excellence in the field of Arboriculture. Certified arborists are highly qualified in the care of trees and shrubs, with knowledge of the most up-to-date advances.

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Reasons to Stop Topping Trees

by Andrew Scales | November 29, 2010

Despite the clear guidelines set out in Australian Standards - AS4373:1996 Pruning of Amenity Trees, topping (sometime referred to as lopping) is still practiced within our urban forests. 

This misguided practice is a threat to the urban forest because it dramatically shortens the lifespan of trees and creates hazardous trees.

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How caring for your lawn could kill your trees

by Andrew Scales | October 18, 2010

During the hotter months of the year, we are frequently asked by homeowners “what's wrong with my sick or dying trees”.  Time after time the cause of tree deaths can be traced back to incorrect use of weed and feed control products. 

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Storm Damage Prevention

by Andrew Scales | October 18, 2010

We have all seen evidence of what storms can do to our trees so now is the time to prepare your trees for the windy months ahead.

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Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006

by Andrew Scales | October 18, 2010

It is becoming more and more common for applicants to have tree matters resolved in the Court, because a council’s decision relating to work to be carried out on a tree can often be vague, time delaying and not fully determinative, whereas, an application in the Court will bring the dispute to a final resolution, one way or another.

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Update on Myrtle Rust

by Andrew Scales | September 10, 2010

Warmer spring weather and active growth in the host plants will favour the spread of Myrtle rust. Prompt reporting of suspect symptoms is essential.  Everyone is reminded that warmer spring weather and active plant growth in the host plants will favour the spread of Myrtle rust.

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Waterhousia floribunda (Weeping Lilly Pilly)

by Andrew Scales | September 8, 2010

Medium evergreen tree with a narrow domed form. Lustrous, dark green foliage, with pendulous branchlets against the dark bark make for an attractive tree. The variety known as ‘Sweeper’ has more pronounced weeping habit with lush green new growth with more pronounced undulation to margin.

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Plant a Tree

by Andrew Scales | August 31, 2010

"The more carbon we store in the tree, the less goes into the atmosphere."  During photosynthesis, trees remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it away in the tree's wood.

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Xanthostemon chrysanthus (Golden Penda)

by Andrew Scales | August 1, 2010

Evergreen medium sized tree from rainforests of Qld. Glossy green lanceolate leaves with reddish new growth. Clusters of bright yellow flowers that extend at the ends of branches in summer and autumn and are very conspicuous. Useful as a feature or screen. Bird attracting.

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Fig Leaf Beetle

by Andrew Scales | July 31, 2010
Fig Leaf Beetle

The Fig Leaf beetle defoliates Port Jackson figs (Ficus rubiginosa) at a rapid rate.

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