24/7 Emergency Tree Services in Sydney’s North Shore, Northern Beaches, Western and Eastern Suburbs

Steps to take precautions include:

• Tree planting: Plant trees away from buildings, power lines and steep banks.
• Mulch your trees: Mulch holds moisture and protects the tree’s roots from drying out and, as mulch decays, it provides the nutrients that fertilise the tree’s roots and encourage growth and strength.
• Tree pruning: Annually prune your trees to improve their health and make them resistant to damage from wind and storm.
• Preventative tree pruning: Remove loose, damaged, or overhanging branches that are too close to your home.
• Tree removal: Remove trees that are damaged, decayed or are too close to your home or electricity lines.

Steps to avoid potential problems include:

• Root damage: A weakened root system increases a tree’s vulnerability to disease and insects.
• Excessive lean: A slight lean is not uncommon. However, if you see decay or signs that the roots are lifting from the ground, then the tree is very likely unstable and vulnerable in a storm.
• Double trunked trees: A double trunk or co-dominant stem is usually deemed unstable.
• Construction: Construction machinery working too close to a tree can damage its roots, making it more susceptible to damage from storms and high winds.