Practical advice on tree care, permits and finding the right arborist on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Spring is coming and the phone calls start. An honest breakdown of what the NSW 10/50 scheme actually lets you do, how to check if your property is eligible, and why safe clearing still means calling a qualified arborist.
Read article →Winter is the ideal time to prune many trees on Sydney's Northern Beaches. A qualified arborist explains why, which species to prune now, and what to leave alone.
Read article →Blocked drains, cracked paths, worried about foundations — which trees really cause damage, what the real risks are on sandy Northern Beaches soils, and what to do about it.
Read article →Phytophthora root rot, fungal cankers, myrtle rust and more — how to spot the warning signs and when to call a qualified arborist before the damage spreads.
Read article →Dead branches, fungal growth, trunk cracks, a sudden lean — what to look for and when to call a qualified arborist for an assessment.
Read article →Messy, invasive and a rat magnet — and you usually don't need a council permit to remove one. Here's what the job involves and what it costs.
Read article →Northern Beaches Council's DCP rules, which trees are exempt, how to apply online and what happens if you don't.
Read article →Real price ranges by tree size, what drives the cost up and how to get a fair written quote without nasty surprises.
Read article →A local guide to the trees you're most likely to find in Northern Beaches gardens: natives, exotics and problem species.
Read article →Step-by-step guide for when a storm brings down a tree — who's responsible, when to call an arborist and what insurance covers.
Read article →The real risks of hiring an uninsured or unqualified tree operator — and what to look for when comparing quotes.
Read article →Qualified, insured and local to the Northern Beaches.