There are a lot of reasons you might need to have a tree removed, ranging from storm damage and disease to simple aesthetic changes to your garden landscape. If you've had a tree taken down for whatever reason, you might find that parts of it are left behind afterwards. Often, the stump will be removed by grinding, burning, or some other method, which means there shouldn't be any visible parts of the old tree remaining in the ground.

With the Australian summer providing its usually high quota of perfect, sunny days tailor-made for time spent in the great outdoors, it can seem like there is no better time to hit the garden maintenance to-do list. It might not be the best time for your trees, though, as they deal with the harsh onslaught of the searing summer sun. There are plenty of different reasons why you'll need to engage in tree lopping or tree pruning, and the most opportune time of year for your pruning adventures depends entirely on your garden goal.

'Pond apple' is hardly the most ominous sounding name for an invasive species, but the damage this tenacious tree can do if left to its own devices should not be underestimated. A tropical fruit tree hailing from Africa and the Americas, Annona glabra can be a tremendous scourge to landowners and farmers and can savagely impact native ecosystems. For these reasons and more, the pond apple has been placed on the Australian government's Weeds of National Significance list, and any pond apples you find growing on your property must be removed promptly and thoroughly.

Your decision to buy your new home may have been influenced by the mature trees that you have in your back garden. You might think that they add value to the property, but do they also have a "dark" side? Do you need to be worried about the damage that they could cause? Why Trees Could Be Problematic Undoubtedly, trees are very beneficial in everyday life. People need to encourage their growth, as they provide vital oxygen, and can help keep power bills down by providing much-needed shade in the summertime.

When pruning or lopping trees, it is vital that you do so in a manner which is safe for you and which helps to effectively improve the condition of the tree. Incorrect tree lopping can put your safety at risk and could damage the tree. Below are some top tips to ensure you trim your tree properly. Know when to prune  If you trim your tree during its growing season, you could seriously affect the overall health of the tree.

In most cases, when a tree is felled, the stump always remains in its place under the ground. This is especially so when DIY (do it yourself) removals are carried out because one may not have the necessary tools to remove the tree stump as well. However, with the help of a professional tree removalist, tree stumps can be removed via digging, pulling, chemical application and stump grinding. If you're not sure if you want that tree stump gone, this article will show you exactly why you must seek a stump removal service.

Even though felling a tree in your yard may appear to be a big job, it is actually easy when compared with removing the stump that is left behind. Stump removal is a project that requires much more preparation and planning, and that is why it is not often part of the tree removal cost. That might explain why many homeowners have old stumps sitting in their gardens. Stump removal is not an easy job; however, it can be done.

Felling a tree, particularly a large, old hardwood tree, can be an exhausting and laborious prospect. It can be disheartening to put in all that hard work and still be left with an ugly, awkward tree stump on your land. A dead tree stump isn't just an unsightly blot on your garden, lawn or playing field -- it can also be a breeding ground for damaging fungal growths, which can attack nearby trees and cause respiratory problems if the spores are inhaled.

If you have trees on your property that are too close to your house or other structures on your property, they could possibly do damage to both buildings and people. The first solution would be to cut them down, but there could be plenty of reasons to why you don't want to do that. Maybe the tree provides important shade to parts of your garden, or maybe you just think it looks aesthetically pleasing.

There is nothing new about the annual reminder to trim your trees before the summer storms roll in, but a chainsaw explosion that put a New South Wales man into hospital is a timely reminder you must take care when adding fuel to your chainsaw. Even the most experienced chainsaw operators can experience trouble if they rush this task, so be mindful of what you can do to avoid serious burns while you get your backyard ready for the turbulent weather ahead.