Tree tips & tales

Practical advice from up in the canopy.

Arborist cutting in dense pine canopy during a spring tree check

Spring tree check: what to look for before growth takes off

2026-09-01 — Five minutes with a coffee, walking your section — here is what an arborist sees (and what you should look for) each spring.

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Arborist rigging a heavy limb over a brick house while ground crew assist with ropes

What to expect from a free tree quote

2026-08-15 — No jargon, no pressure — how a proper tree assessment works and the questions worth asking any arborist.

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Neatly stacked cut firewood rounds seasoning ready for winter burning

Cut now, burn later: a quick guide to seasoning firewood

2026-07-20 — Why fresh-cut wood disappoints in July, and how to stack and season Canterbury timber for maximum winter heat.

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