Tree surgery – now we have t shirts!

I’ll tell you I never thought I’d see the day when a Mayo tree surgeon would have his own t-shirt, but here we are. Isn’t it incredible what the internet can produce, I searched for tree surgeons on Etsy and came across none other than a fine piece of apparel, upon which were two thumbs and the slogan “This is what a tree surgeon looks like”.

Well now for you. I may very well invest in that just in case anyone might get confused and think it was a dentist wearing it or something.

Until next time, keep it country.

Tree surgery Mayo Mulching

As with people, with trees it’s best to start taking care of them and training them when they’re young. That means a good diet and mulch is where it’s at, believe you me. That way you won’t have to call for Mayo tree surgery too soon! Mulch is basically dried up wood pulp and shreddings, so you’re feeding the tree more trees, and what could be better for it than that.

What mulch will do is act like a blanket, keeping out frost and heatwaves, and it acts like hair gel, locking in water. Weeds don’t like mulch very much so it’s good there too, and you don’t want your earth to resemble gravel so it keeps the clay soft and springy.

Don’t let the mulch touch the tree, and surround it to a distance of about two meters, and about five centimeters thick. It’s the stuff boy.

Till next time.

Diseases in trees

It’s better to have a little prevention than a lot of cure, so you should know what’s wrong with your tree before you call your Mayo tree surgery expert! A diseased tree can be a serious hazard to your health and safety, as well as that of your property and friends and family.

Not every tree canc atch every single tree disease. Pine trees aren’t going to suffer the same problems as ash trees, and so on.  Fungus growing on your tree is usually pretty bad, time to call an expert. Taking a good look at the foliage on the tree is also a smart move, odd colours and lumps might mean something is having dinner on your tree.

Likewise the bark of the tree can be an indicator, with odd knots and bumps being danger signs, or just signs that your tree is hungry and thirsty.

While ana amateur might spot something, it’s usually best to call in someone who knows what they’re doing once a year to take a look. Won’t take long and the rates are very reasonable.

Until next time!

Knowing how to look after your trees in Mayo

Honestly an ounce of prevention is better than a bucket of cure, so in order to make sure your trees have the best possible lifespan, and by doing so reduce potential hazards to yourself, your family, friends, and property, you’re as well off to know how to look after your trees.

Careful pruning of trees is important and best left to a  qualified tree surgeon, but you can also keep an eye on the roots. The ones which go as far as the branches above are particularly at risk of damage, so mind them.

The bark as well is key, so check for insects, mold, or infectious fungi among other things. Even branches rubbing off one another can create weak spots and problems.

Especially over the hot summer, your trees may need watering, and use mulch and soil cover near the tree to prevent accidental damage.

Until next time, keep it country.

Tree surgery in Mayo

As an arboreal sort of place when it’s not bogs, Mayo is grand spot for tree surgery, with woodlands, copses, and every sort of forested bit here and there.  Now these trees need a little upkeep from time to time, so you’re best to do it when the tree is dormant, although it can be done at almost any time.

Don’t go mad with it, remove only waht you need and smaller is better when doing Mayo tree surgery. About three inches wide is as wide as you should take, and little more unless you want a wrecked looking tree.

Branches pointing upwards at a sharp angle are the best ones to remove since they only add height. Takign branches that have grown out or are near the botton isn’t a good idea either. Keeping it about 2:1 crown:exposed trunk is what you should be aiming for.

Good luck!

Planting trees

Of course before you need Mayo tree surgery you’re going to need some trees to have the surgery on, so here’s a few simple tips regarding the most opportune times to plant trees, so as you’ll need a tree surgeon later.

Usually when you’re planting, do it in the winter, after the leaves fall and before the leaves start to show up again. Cold winter weather will help with rooting and the rain will soak in there and bathe the seeds nicely.

Make sure you know what kind of trees you plant before planting, as the tree will need shoulder and leg room, and some need a bit more of both than others, if you see what it is that I’m saying. Some soils will do better with certain species than others too, so be sure to check it out.

Until next time

Tá sé ann!

Pollarding in county Mayo

Now whether or not you need tree surgery Mayo, anyone with a bit of agricultural or sylvan land would be as well off to know some of the lingo in case they ever need it. Pollarding is cutting off tree branches to leave a lump at the eand of each branch, which produces shoots to create a thick shady covering.

Done right, it’s great. Done wrong, it can kill your tree.

Every couple of years you should prune back the new shoots or theyc can becoem dangerous. Trimming them back right to the knob of wood which is the pollard will make sure the tree and you have a good relationship going forward.

Generally you want to start pollarding not on an older or mature tree, but on a young tree you will keep the shoots cut back as it grows. Oak trees and Sycamore trees are a good bet if you want to pick a tree that works for pollarding and tree surgey.

Slán leat.

Tree surgery tips and tales

Trees, like people have times when they’re awake and asleep. The season for trees to be awake is typically during the spring and summer, and it’s autumn and winter you should be doing your tree surgery Mayo. Start small and only take the lesser twigs and branches first, don’t start lopping off limbs to save time.

Smaller branches, under three inches in diameter, can be removed without difficulty. A foot wide and you’re on dodgier ground though, better to leave those alone usually. Cutting away too much mightn’t be the best idea, as it can cause the tree to grow deformed, stunted, or even die entirely.

Cutting away branches that are lower down isn’t a great idea either, and remember that safety must always come first! Many a man has set out to fell a tree and been felled by the tree himself!

Until next week.

Mayo tree surgery

Generally speaking it’s not safe to try to remove trees or to conduct Mayo tree surgery by yourself. Any tree surgeon would tell you to call them instead, and sure why wouldn’t they, what with it being their business and all. But it’s not so simple you see, you can get badly hurt trying to trim or cut down a tree on your own. Or hurt someone else! Or damage your own or someone else’s property! And we wouldn’t want that at all.

Good tree surgeons will know what’s called for. You can get the crown or top of the tree reduced, lifted or thinned, all of these are basically removing obstructions and weight. They can actually cut down a tree, which is called felling.

Pollarding is something else that happens from time to time, which is basically cutting off the brances on the top. And finally stump grinding is a good one, that’s pulling out the roots of a tree and getting rid of the stump entirely. This is handy for as you can imagine, tree stumps are fairly well dug in.

Pay heed-  call a tree surgeon, don’t gamble with your own health and property! Till next time.

How to landscape properly in Mayo

A lot of people ask me the question – how do I make my garden look good? In reality that’s like asking how much does a car cost – depends on a lot of factors! It’s nto a question with a simple answer, especially when you’re talking about landscaping in Mayo.

However like most questions, there are some answers that apply in most cases. Try to make sure you choose plants that are green in the summer and winter, you don’t want a bare garden in the summer or half the plants without foliage in the winter! What you want is autumn green and red, a nice layout during the colder months, and flowers in the spring and summertime.

You can do this by planting flower beds in layers relying upon the height of the plants, just as when you take a photo – tallest people in the back, shortest in the front! Don’t worry too much about having too many of the same kinds of plants in the layer, that will add to the effect.

Choosing plants that will stay green even in the winter is another key step to making sure you don’t have a depressing garden at the most depressing time of year.

Stay tuned for more sage advice on landscaping your garden next week, there’s a whole lot going on.