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Tree lopper vs arborist: which is cheaper & better for your property?
Or; why you should leaf it to the experts A tree lopper is an unqualified, non-certified person who cuts trees for a nominal fee. And their objectives are purely short-term. They—typically—neither know nor care about the long-term health of the plant they are cutting. An arborist, on the other hand,…
6 things to help you prepare for storm season
With storm season well and truly here, is your home and office prepared? Summer has arrived, and “with over one million lightning strikes in just the first week, emergency services have been kept busy.”[1] These lightning strikes, in the first week of December, have seen four people require emergency care…
Why you will want to hire an arborist
An arborist is cheaper for you and better for the environment At first glance, a tree lopper may appear to be cheaper. However, a study conducted in 2012 showed that over a 9 year period choosing a tree lopper can actually end up costing you more. In fact, you could…
3 essential tips to keeping your trees healthy
Taking care of mature trees takes a little more effort than giving them a water every now and then or waiting for the rain to do your job for you. Follow these 5 essential tips to ensure your trees stay healthy for years to come. 1. Protect your tree’s roots…
Tree care Brisbane – Prepare your garden for spring
It’s not all about the aesthetics; let us get your garden spring ready With spring just around the corner, it’s time to give your garden a good spring clean. There’s no use pretending that you’re not going to be out in the yard the first minute that warm spring weather…
When To Prune Trees – Improving Safety Around Schools
A healthy tree is a safe tree. Arbor Operations can help assess your green assets and provide a safe school environment. At Arbor Operations we are dedicated to creating safe areas for all students. In our next few blogs we will clarify how all your larger trees can affect their…
What’s in a name? How about the quality of work
Or: The difference between an arborist and a tree lopper When it comes to receiving the right service for your needs, it has to come down what’s the best long-term solution for you. When it comes to looking after your home, or business you may feel that a tree lopper…
Need a tree removed? Call the experts
As you’ll see in this blog, the safest thing you can do is call the experts if you want a tree removed Cutting down a tree doesn't seem difficult: all you've got to do is tie a rope around the tree and cut the tree down with axe and/or chainsaw.…
Tree Pruning your way to a safe summer
Pruning your trees is better for your trees and for you Storm season has arrived in Brisbane with a vengeance. The recent super storm has cost insurance companies $109 million and counting. RACQ and Suncorp have both reported high numbers of car claims were car roofs were crumpled (over 1000)…
Maintenance for golf courses
It's been a good day. The sun's going down, the stray golf balls have been collected and you're staring out across the golf course. The green is perfect; the fairway's looking good but there's something nagging at you. It could be the large tournament you're hosting next weekend. A junior…
Why an arborist should take care of your tree removal needs
Leaf it to the experts That tree in your front yard is tilting precariously towards the power lines. It’s gotten to the stage where the tree looks like a flower reaching for sunlight. The tree’s an old one—you’ve lived in this house for 10 years and the tree was there…
Are you ready for bushfire season?
Without much rain it looks like we’re in for a bad bushfire season Bushfire season goes from August to November, however if we suffer through another dry summer bushfire season could extend well into February. Already this year, Brisbane City Council Firefighters have run ten controlled burns through 218 hectares of bushland…
Storm Season: How to Prepare
Trees, by their very nature, are hazardous. By this we mean that they shouldn’t be overlooked or assumed to be safe just because they are healthy, well-grounded specimens. In a storm, or extreme weather event, trees that are healthy and have been standing for dozens of years can still cause…
