Learn to Embrace Tree Service: A Tree Blog

• 3 Species Of Tree You Should Keep Your Toddler Away From

  8 November 2016

  If you have trees in your garden, make sure you know what species they are. Some trees are poisonous, and this can put curious toddlers at risk when playing in the garden. Here's an overview of three species of tree you should keep your toddler away from: Eucalyptus The leaves and bark of the eucalyptus tree can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, which can quickly cause dehydration in young children. It's unlikely your child will ingest a large quantity, but it's worth knowing that eating a large quantity of eucalyptus leaves can cause a child to fall into a coma.

• Cypress Canker - How To Save Your Trees

  28 October 2016

  A row of cypress trees in your garden can be both aesthetically pleasing and functional.  Fast-growing specimens, such as Leylandii, are very useful for providing screening and hedging, and other species can add evergreen colour and elegant form to a winter landscape.  Although cypress trees are generally hardy and disease-resistant, they can be susceptible to a disease called cypress canker.  So what is cypress canker and how can your tree services company help to tackle it?

• Preparing Your Trees for Storms: What You Need to Know

  25 July 2016

  While there's no nationwide storm season, Australia can get more than its fair share of extreme weather. A general rule of thumb is to prepare for the possibility of bad weather during the summer cyclone season. While it's the northern parts of the country that will be in the direct path of any cyclone that makes it to land, weather systems across much of the country can be still be affected.

• When Is It Time to Call an Arborist?

  21 March 2016

  An arborist is a tree specialist, someone who knows about different varieties and species of trees and who can also diagnose problems trees may be experiencing with growth, damage, and the like. You may hesitate to call an arborist when you notice problems with your tree, assuming that the tree just needs to be removed once it starts to wither. However, an arborist can tell you how to salvage the tree, if it can be saved in the first place.

• What is ornamental grass?

  17 March 2016

  If you are currently looking for more greenery to add to your garden, you might consider adding ornamental grass. These types of grasses include bushes and plants that provide beautiful colour and texture in any outdoor space. They also provide a variety of other benefits, from adding shade to your yard, to having plants that don't rely on blooms. Fill Spaces With Fountain Grasses When you have empty spaces in your yard, it is sometimes difficult to choose what types of plants, flowers, or bushes to use.