Ben McInerney

When a neighbour’s tree falls onto your property and causes damage to a fence, shed, or your home, you may be wondering who is liable. If your neighbour’s tree damages your property, he is not automatically liable for fixing the damage. Here are two scenarios to explain further. If the tree is rotten and prone […]

Trees growing near power lines are a potential hazard. Such trees need to be trimmed or removed for the safety of the people near them and to protect the power line. Homeowners are responsible for trimming trees near power lines on their property according to the Electricity Industry Safety Steering Committee Guidelines. Any tree on […]

Fruit tree pruning at the right time of the year can help boost growth and fruit harvest. The ideal time of year to prune a fruit tree is in late winter before it begins budding. If you have missed that and the tree is already starting to shoot, you can also prune in early to […]

Trees add lots of value to your property (and to the planet)! However, they can also be a liability. If you have large or old trees on your property, having a reputable tree lopper or arborist at the ready can save you from significant damage. Instead of worrying about your large trees during the next […]

Nearly all councils in Australia require property owners to obtain a permit before removing trees on their property. However, there are a few exemptions here and there based on local council-level or state-level tree protection laws. You don’t need the approval to remove dangerous trees or young trees less than 3 meters high, palm trees […]

Trees in Australia are protected on a state and local council level. These laws and protected trees are outlined in your local council’s Tree Preservation Order or TPO. Trees in Australia are also protected by the Tree Protection Act 2005. It establishes a register of protected trees classified as regulated and registered trees. Trees are […]

Plural: Sprigs A sprig is a small stem or shoot bearing leave or flowers normally as part of a herb shoot. This term is normally used in cooking to refer to small sections taken from herbs normally 2 – 4 inches, such as mint, rosemary or parsley, to use in a recipe or dish. Cultivation […]

Here is a common situation that many Aussie homeowners like you would find themselves in. Your lot is next to a street or council land with large council-owned trees lining the boundary line. What would happen if such trees had huge branches hanging over your fence or house? Are you allowed to trim or push […]

If you’ve been looking for a local tree surgeon, you might have also come across the terms arborist or tree doctor. Tree surgeons know how to safely prune or remove trees, as well as diagnose any health issues and come up with the best treatment methods. As in every occupation, there are frauds. There are […]

This guide is designed to give you an accurate price on what you can expect to be charged for stump removal in your city. The average cost of tree stump removal is $ $225 but can cost anywhere from $75 and $450 for a single stump, depending on its size and location on your property. […]