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Tree Care & Maintenance

Get expert tree care and maintenance guidance with The Tree Fella, experienced, North East tree surgeons providing domestic and commercial tree services.

Looking for reliable advice on tree care and maintenance? At The Tree Fella, our experienced North East tree surgeons share expert guidance on everything from tree pruning and stump grinding to hedge trimming and general tree maintenance.

Discover the best practices for keeping your trees healthy and your outdoor spaces looking their best. Whether you need tree services in Newcastle, South Shields, or across the North East, The Tree Fella team is here to help. 

Take a look at our tree care guides and get in touch to book an initial consultation and get started with tree maintenance and care solutions with The Tree Fella tree surgeons today.

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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

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A tall, cone-shaped unhealthy tree stands in a residential front garden near a road with houses and a yellow van in the background.

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

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A tree surgeon uses a cherry picker to trim a tall tree outside a house. A lorry and safety cones are set up nearby, with a sign reading “Tree Cutting in Progress”.

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

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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

Categories: tree management, tree pruning

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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

Categories: target pruning, tree pruning, tree pruning services

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