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Prepare for Tree Removal in Palmerston North
Got a tree that needs to go? It might be dead, diseased, or perhaps it’s just in the wrong spot and it’s blocking out your light (or your neighbour’s light!), and you know it needs to go - the problem is that getting rid of it can seem like a big task. However, with a...
How an Arborist Can Help With Regular Tree Maintenance
If you’re interested in learning about the importance of regular tree maintenance, or how an arborist in Tauranga can help with the process, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Tree Control, we have a range of specialist tree care services, so keep reading to find...
Understanding the Cost of Tree Removal: A Comprehensive Guide
When you need to have a tree removed, it’s best to let professionals handle it. But if you’re in the process of finding a tree removal specialist, you might be surprised or confused by the costs. Luckily, these costs are easy to understand once they’re broken down and...
The Impact of Tree Chipping on the Environment
Here at Tree Control, you can rely on us for professional and expert tree services in Tauranga, including full tree chipping. However, you might be wondering whether chipping trees has an impact on the environment—and in this blog, we will explore this in more detail....
Neighbours’ Trees Are Overhanging My Property, Can I Cut Them?
It starts with a single overhanging branch and often ends in a confusing neighbourhood dispute. Neighbours’ trees overhanging your property can block light, drop debris in gutters, and, in a storm, put your roof at risk. New Zealand law lets you cut back branches and...
Can Tree Removal Be Covered By My Insurance?
With climate change worsening extreme weather, you could be concerned about how to foot the bill for removing a tree that has fallen on your residential land. Can tree removal from the Bay of Plenty be covered by insurance? The answer isn’t entirely straightforward…...
Mulching for Tree Health
You might remember walking through a forest and being surprised to see that its floor was covered not with grass but instead with organic matter like leaves, twigs, and dead flowers. Collectively, this debris can be referred to as 'mulch', which assists in the growth...
Recognising Signs of Tree Stress
A stressed tree is a sad and lifeless one – and visibly looks so! It can be very difficult to recognise the signs of tree stress if you aren’t an arborist, which is why we at Tree Control – the tree topping specialists in Tauranga – have created this article for you....
When is Total Tree Removal Necessary?
Most of the time, trees are usually harmless, and aside from the occasional branch or two that you might find in your garden, or the cascade of leaves that you eventually have to rake and clean up, you can usually leave that tree in your garden alone (unless it needs...
When Is The Best Time to Remove a Shelter Belt
A shelter belt offers excellent protection against the wind and other weather elements, effectively guarding your crops and/or field. However, sometimes, shelter belt removal might be necessary. In this blog, we will explore the various situations in which removing a...