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Where we break down all things tree-related. Legal bits like TPOs and nesting bird rules; practical advice on spotting ash dieback; case studies; and tips on knowing when to call in the pros. No fluff, no jargon (unless we explain it), just good clear information from the team at The Tree Fella.
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Canker Stain of Plane: What UK Tree Owners Need to Know
Canker stain of plane is a serious fungal disease that kills plane trees, and there’s currently no cure for it. It isn’t present in the UK, but it’s been spreading steadily through France, and that’s prompted us to take a proper look at how prepared the UK is, and what ... Read more
Topics: Legal & Professional Guidance
High Hedges: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities
With years of experience in tree and hedge management, The Tree Fella team provides expert guidance and professional services to help homeowners and businesses across the North East manage high hedges safely, legally, and effectively. Find out more about your rights and responsibilities when it comes to managing high hedges ... Read more
Topics: Legal & Professional Guidance, Tree Care & Maintenance
How to tell if a tree is dead and needs removing
Losing a tree can make a big difference to your garden, especially if it blocks out road noise or an unattractive view. Unfortunately, there are times when tree removal services are the best remedy. Knowing how to tell if a tree is dead or dying can help you work out ... Read more
Topics: Tree Care Guides, Tree Care & Maintenance, Tree Removal & Felling
What are the legal responsibilities of tree owners?
Trees are a valued part of our landscapes, but they also come with legal responsibilities. Whether you’re a homeowner, landowner, tenant, land manager, or contractor, it’s important to understand the laws that govern how trees can be managed, protected, and worked on. UK tree law is a mix of civil ... Read more
Topics: Legal & Professional Guidance, Jargon Busting, Tree Care & Maintenance
When is the best time to prune trees?
If you want to improve the structure and appearance of your treasured tree, you’ll need to become a tree pruning pro. One essential part of being a master in tree pruning is knowing when to prune your trees, as different types of trees have their ideal pruning times throughout the ... Read more
Topics: Tree Care & Maintenance, Tree Care Guides
A comprehensive guide to tree felling techniques
Trees may need felling for a whole host of reasons. Perhaps you’ve got a diseased tree that isn’t going to recover. Or maybe you have a line of trees that need to come down due to building works. Either way, it’s not a simple case of hacking away with an ... Read more
Topics: Tree Care Guides, Tree Removal & Felling
Why professional commercial arboriculture is important
Commercial tree services manage the amenity (looks good!) and risk (ain’t gonna cause problems!) from trees in locations such as streets, parks, gardens, schools, churches, and playgrounds, as well as alongside roads, railways and adjacent utilities including electric cables and telephone lines.. Commercial tree surgeons are the masterminds behind these ... Read more
Topics: Tree Care Guides
What is target pruning?
Target pruning is a method of tree pruning utilised by qualified and competent arborists to manage the safe removal of tree branches in a way that is least impactful to the tree. Also known as natural tree pruning, it involves making precise cuts beyond the collar of the tree branch, ... Read more
Topics: Tree Care & Maintenance, Tree Care Guides
How to tell if a tree is diseased
Even when given the greatest of care, trees can suffer from a range of diseases. Whether it’s an oak tree that’s looking a bit worse for wear in the garden or diseased fruit trees in an orchard, knowing how to spot early symptoms can help you get the best treatment. ... Read more
Topics: Tree Care Guides
A beginner’s guide to tree planting
So, you want to plant a tree, but you have no idea where to start. Don’t fret, the experts at The Tree Fella have got you covered with this tree planting guide. What are the benefits of planting trees and fruit trees? Did you know that having easy access to ... Read more
Topics: Tree Care Guides, Tree Planting & Growth