Fabulous Feijoas! How To Prepare The Ground For Feijoa Tree Planting

Posted on 22 August 2017

From feijoa jam to just eating the fruit raw, there is plenty to love about the feijoa delicacy. As one of the over 500,000 New Zealanders now living in Australia, you are keen to plant a feijoa in your back garden so you can grow the fruit you loved so much while growing up. Before you head down to the nursery to buy a tree though, there are several steps you need to do to prepare the soil. [Read More]

When Trees Meet Ponds: What to Consider When Building a Pond Near Trees

Posted on 27 February 2017

A garden that can accommodate both a pond and a healthy and vibrant tree is the ideal setting in which to relax and unwind during the spring and summer months. However, when planning to build a pond in your garden, you need to be aware that trees and ponds aren't always compatible. For example, tree roots can sometimes break through pond liner putting the lives of your fish at risk and ruining all your hard work. [Read More]

4 Options For Having A Tree Stump Removed

Posted on 15 November 2016

If you've moved into a property with a tree stump in the garden, you may be wondering how to deal with it, particularly if it's in the middle of a space you'd like to use. Stumps are not the most attractive garden features, but there are four possible stump removal techniques for you to explore with a tree surgeon. Here's an overview of the options: Dig It Out A stump can be dug out of the ground if it's from a young tree whose root system isn't well-established. [Read More]

Tree Lopping Service: The Understated Benefits You Should Know About

Posted on 28 September 2016

Trees help to balance the ecology: something that is vital to the survival of all human beings, animals and plants. In that regard, a considerable number of people often perceive tree lopping to be detrimental to the good growth of trees. Contrary to all the bad things that may have heard concerning tree lopping, there are some good reasons why the trees in your yard may need this type of tree service. [Read More]

About Me

How to Have Hearty and High-Reaching Trees

Welcome. My name is Amie, and I am a lifelong gardener. I have also nursed a few trees back to health, and in this blog, I am going to share many of the things I know about trees and how to take care of them. I'm not a professional arborist, but I have had my hands in the soil since I was a young girl, and I'm confident my knowledge can help others. I am a swimming coach, and I sell seedlings at a local farmers market in the spring. I have been married for sixteen years to may fabulous partner Bryan, and we have two children together. Thank you so much for reading!