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Wellington Based Insulation Company. The team at Battman are dedicated to improving the quality and energy efficiency of houses in New Zealand. We cater to all your property maintenance and compliance needs and provide an unmatched service in terms of quality and efficiency. We currently offer...
Hi I have been concrete placing, building fences and doing landscaping for 8 years have loads of experience in a excavator and I love to make the customers happy the quality of work
21 years operating excavators in and around wellington all types of earth works, digging under houses trenching removing tree stumps etc fully insured. Free quotes
At Arbormedic Tree Services we pride ourselves on good work. Our services range from small hedge and shrub pruning to full removals of mature trees. No job too big or small and we will always leave you looking out your window with a smile after the job is complete.
Hardworking and reliable have been working in construction industry for 13 years also qualified roofer looking to take on my own work I pride myself on providing competitive quotes and then completing job on budget cheers
Wilding Wood Management is your local Tree specialist providing Tree care in the Wellington region for over 13 years. We have fully qualified Arborists including full public liability insurance to undertake any type of tree work at your request.
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At the forefront of my thought process is design that aims to employ mother nature in a host of ways in pursuit of productive, sustainable and even regenerative land usage. By making this a priority, I take joy in saving you time, effort and money. I'm an out of the box thinker that strives to be...
My name is Leon and I am the owner/operator of a client focussed property maintenance and management business. I pride myself on providing prompt, cost effective solutions for home owners and smaller property portfolios. I work independently or as an extra pair of hands with your DIY projects...
Hi there, we've been gardening & landscaping homes with satisfactory results for well over a year now. We're hard working & professional tradies that mean business! We take pride on completing jobs within budget and providing free estimates to regular customers. We deliver a prompt & timely servi...
Search me on Facebook @ Speed Tree Service. Where you will be able to see some of my work I was able to capture on camera. I am 7 year experienced Tree climber from Australia. Will now be doing what I love in my beautiful country of New Zealand. I can climb and cut all sorts of trees, big or smal...
Hi there, Hard Yards NZ Ltd have been working in the greater Wellington region for the past three years. We are a small friendly team that have a passion for perfection. We specialize in landscaping, lawns, gardens and general handyman tasks. Insured and worksmanship guaranteed. We always offer a...
Hey,im a fully qualifed builder and have been building new town house's in wellington for 5 years. although my majority of work has been building new houses i have done alot of alteration work. I enjoy keeping the quality of work to a high standard and seeing a satisfied customer. I have experie...
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I want overhanging tree branches and overgrown shrubs cut back. Two years ago Damien did this work for me. I’d be happy to have him back if he’s still on your books. No idea of costs. I’d expect quotes.
Read moreA single tree to be removed. Located in a elevated position, the trunk measures 770mm at the base.
Read moreYukka's had been crushing water mains which now rerouted. Want to remove so can fill then concrete over. Issue is close to house and pipes. Ideally before winter sets in.
Read moreI want to cut about a metre off the top and trim the sides of the hedge pictured (not the neighbour's side). Also, trim the top of Pohutakawas so they keep to a rounded shape. The very high Pohutakawa at the back needs to have dead branches removed and trimmed so it keeps a dense canopy.
Read moreI have a cabbage tree that is close to dead. It needs to be removed for safety reasons. On a budget. Keen to get the work done soon before winter sets in. No need for stump removal.
Read moreRequire arborist to assess pruning requirements of a large macraparpa tree.
Read moreTrim Pohutakawas to keep their rounded shape so they stay thick. Trim the mainly Karo hedge that needs the top and sides cut to encourage growth at the bottom which has become thin over the past two years
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Whether you have inherited trees as part of your Wellington property or have decided to add them as part of planned landscaping, regular maintenance of your plants is important if you want them to prosper in years to come. You might feel comfortable doing light pruning, but a qualified arborist can help with bigger tasks and keep your trees looking lovely. The work you will require will depend on how old your trees are, so ask your arborist for a site visit to assess your plants.
In the beginning, pruning should be carefully done to ensure there is no damage to the tree during its initial growth phase. Cutting should be restricted to broken branches or branches that have been affected by insects. Branches competing with the main tree should also be pruned. Once the tree has established itself, pruning should focus on encouraging growth. Root suckers and thinner branches that may compete for light and water should be removed and some of the lower limbs can be taken off as well as branches that may be growing in the wrong direction.
After five years, it can be a good idea to prune some of the lower limbs to ensure the tree is of a good height and will not impact on people. You might also want to cut a few of the top branches to keep the tree in a nice shape or for more even spacing.
If you have taken good care of your tree in the beginning, it should be well prepared to deal with the elements, even the strong Wellington winds, and last longer. However, your tree will still need on-going maintenance and each winter or early spring it can be helpful to look for dead or damaged branches that could affect the tree if left.
Sometimes trees will develop diseases or not flourish despite regular care and, in this case, you may need to have the tree removed to prevent it spreading disease to other plants or causing structural problems. Removing a tree properly is a difficult job and should be left to expert tree surgeons to minimise damage to the surrounding area and to ensure all parts of the tree are taken out. If you are having a tree removed, ask the contractor if they will also handle taking away or chipping the damaged wood so you are not left with a mess to clear up.
Hiring a professional arborist takes the hassle out of pruning. A qualified tree surgeon can help with pruning at any stage, and particularly once a tree has got bigger and may require ladders or even a cherry picker to reach the higher branches, it can be preferable to hire a professional.
Using an experienced arborist ensures that your trees are pruned carefully and an experienced eye is likely to create a better shape than you may be able to as an amateur, meaning your trees look better as well.