by Andrew Hampson | Sep 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
The rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia) are deciduous trees or shrubs found in the genus Sorbus of the rose family, Rosaceae. Although the silver-coloured, smooth bark of rowans appears similar to ash (Fraxinus excelsior) or elder (Sambucus nigra) trees, rowans are...
by Andrew Hampson | Jun 22, 2021 | Hints & Tips, Uncategorized
Trees are the planet’s biggest plants and the longest-living species – but they’re so much more besides: they’re surprisingly clever (they can use chemicals to signal danger to surrounding trees), they beautify our spaces (increasing local pride and...
by Andrew Hampson | May 17, 2021 | Hints & Tips, Uncategorized
The role of a tree surgeon (or arborist) is to cultivate and manage trees and other woody perennials through pruning, felling and replanting. A tree surgeon might be called upon to perform -quite literally- “surgery” on a tree with damage or disease to it, or to fell...
by Andrew Hampson | Jan 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ragwort is one of the most divisive invasive wild plants in the UK. Also known as jacobaea vulgaris or ‘stinking willie’, ragwort grows across the northern hemisphere, especially in northern Eurasia. The plant itself is a wildflower that grows almost a metre high with...
by Andrew Hampson | Jun 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
While we are extremely lucky to have trees in our gardens for the aesthetic appeal. Many people are unaware that certain trees can add a certain amount of value to the property in whose grounds it resides. If you are selling a home with multiple beautiful trees, then...
by Matthew Lally | May 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered how much it is to remove a tree stump? Like people, trees are living, breathing organisms. Moreover, like people there’s usually a lot more going on under the surface that we can’t see – and that’s why it’s important to deal with tree stump...
