Why Buy the Best Available Trees? 1. THEY WILL LOOK GREAT Well-grown trees look great and will enhance your project from day one. And, where projects evolve in stages over time, great looking early stages will add value to the later ones. Good trees will have deep, balanced crowns on Read more…
The City of Adelaide approached Trees Impact for some trees with immediate impact when rejuvenating their Rundle Mall in the Adelaide CBD.
After being planted (carefully), the single most important need of a newly-planted tree is to receive adequate moisture. WATER MUST BE CONCENTRATED ON THE EXISTING ROOTBALL SEASONAL CONSIDERATIONS These recommendations assume the trees are planted correctly into sites with gooddrainage.
For the trees we commonly grow, there is a wealth of information available which can provide estimates of mature height and, maybe, spread; but rarely is information offered about expected trunk diameter. Forestry texts will give estimates for forest-grown trees. However, these figures are unlikely to be representative of trees Read more…
THE PROBLEM Tree professionals are charged with the task of ensuring that the trees installed into our urban landscapes have the resources they need to thrive and be safe for the long-term. But, they are also frequently asked to install root barriers so that the developing roots will not adversely Read more…
Urban soils are generally disturbed, often compacted, and the soil chemistry is commonly less than ideal – so it is often not much use to trees. However, in urban situations the amount of soil trees can access is critical to their long-term success. If existing soils are not suitable (or Read more…
The following (downloadable) table gives suggested water application rates, frequency, and duration based on the best information available. It’s important to remember that these and actual water needs will vary according to a range of site conditions and species. Please also remember these suggested rates are broad estimates only. Always Read more…
THE CHALLENGE: When you invest in new trees, you don’t just want them to survive – you want them to thrive. Of course, new trees need water and most short-term problems are linked to inadequate, excessive, or inefficient watering. (See ‘The Critical Importance of Moisture’). So, how much water should be applied, Read more…
Correct placement of the ‘root crown’ is essential for the long-term success of your trees. The structure of the roots of trees has evolved to suit life below ground. Similarly, the above-ground parts of the tree have evolved to live and grow above the ground. The junction where those below-ground Read more…
LOOK AROUND When you are next driving through an established part of Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, or any of our other major eastern centres (particularly just after a storm), look around you and note the trees that look to be the healthiest, the bushiest and make the greatest positive contribution to Read more…