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We are pleased to report that the client was delighted with the recent fencing project we undertook in their back garden.
The weather was kind as we removed the old fencing and put up 33 metres of stylish close board fencing in a fairly tight space in Towcester.
Well done to the Allen Groundcare team!
Spring is nearly here now and it is a great time to give your trees some attention. Check out these handy tips….
Inspect your trees from all angles – Spring is a great time to examine your trees as Winter can be tough on trees. Look out for any areas of damage, disease or pest infestations. If you notice any of these, including mushrooms or other fungi growing on your tree, it usually a sign of a problem and needs to checked out professionally. A qualified tree surgeon can provide a professional inspection and offer solutions.
Prune dead or diseased tree branches – If you want healthy trees then proper pruning is vital. It helps your tree to stay healthy and removes any unsafe branches that may have suffered damage from storms or floods in the winter. Pruning large or high branches should be done by an expert who has the right equipment and training to carry out the job safely.
Mulch your trees – this helps to lock in moisture during the warmer months, Don’t overdo it, keep thickness down to a few inches and never cover the basal flare of the tree i.e. leave a clear mulch free doughnut shape around the tree trunk base. Overdoing the mulch around the trunk can deprive a tree of air, water and nutrients it needs to develop and grow.
Also if you pile mulch up right up against the trunk of the tree, the moisture and heat can’t escape, and the trunk and root can rot more easily. It can also cause developments of cankers and can encourage a secondary roots system to develop above the primary one, which could include girdling roots.
And last but not least…. why not plant a new tree? Spring is the perfect time to do so. If you would like help or advice on any of the above call us, a leading Northamptonshire Tree Surgeons on (01327) 354789.
We recently undertook a 7 day land clearance project for Land & Water in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire alongside a river.
This scrub and tree clearance along the banks of the river is part of a larger project to facilitate the realignment of the River Ise to accommodate a large new housing development.
Using specialist equipment we worked both in the water and along the banks to clear trees and debris for Land and Water.
We were delighted to assist Salix, the river restoration and erosion control specialists, to clear trees from the middle of a river island on the River Gade near Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire recently.
This project was part of the broader river restoration strategy to use natural resources to slow the flow of water and also deflect water to change the course of the flow. In this instance wooden debris and coir rolls and pallets were used, rather than hard landscaping and concrete.
The aim is to mitigate the effects of flooding whilst restoring the natural state and functioning of the river system to better support biodiversity and improve the resilience of the river systems.
We had a hedge trimming day with a difference recently when we had the pleasure of trimming and tidying up a magnificant established Parterre Box Hedge in Kislingbury, Northamptonshire.
The owner Mrs Burdge said: “Thank you for doing a splendid job”.
If you require expert help trimming your Box or Parterre Hedge call us on 01327 354 789.
In March we were delighted to undertake a large site clearance job in Staines-on-Thames for Land and Water. The clearance project near Heathrow involved removing a large number of trees and scrub from near the edge of water over an area covering thousands of square metres. We also climbed the trees to crown-lift the mature tree at the entrance of the site.
Tom Cartmel, an Operations Manager at Land and Water said: ‘Many than
ks for all your hard work over the past week.’
If you require expert
We recently undertook a Tree Inspection Report for a homeowner in Gayton, Northamptonshire, who was concerned about storm damage to a large Wellingtonia tree on his property that bordered a public footpath. As he was responsible for the tree, he recognised that he had a duty of care to ensure it was safe.
Once we had climbed the tree and done an aerial assessment we provided a full written report to him detailing the extent of the damage to the branches and recommended remedial work to be undertaken.
So, whether you are looking for an individual tree report, or a tree and vegetation report for a large scale planning application call us on (01327) 354789 or get in touch online by completing the form below – we can help.