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Welcome to Ashley Tree Services blog! We are dedicated to providing our readers with valuable information and tips on tree surgery and arborist related topics. As experts in the field, we understand the importance of proper tree care and maintenance. That’s why we are committed to sharing our knowledge and experience with our readers through this blog. 

On our blog, you can expect to find posts on a wide range of topics such as tree pruning techniques, disease and pest control, and the benefits of different tree species. We will also share interesting facts and stories about trees and their role in the environment. Our goal is to educate and inform our readers on how to keep their trees healthy.

In addition to providing information on tree care, we will also share stories of our work in the community and the impact that our services have on the environment by providing ethically sourced firewood. We strive to make a positive impact on the community, and we hope that through this blog, we can inspire our readers to do the same.

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Tree Pollarding: Do’s and Don’ts

Tree Pollarding: Do’s and Don’ts

Ash, London Plane, Lime, Elm, Oak and Tulip are just some of the species suitable for tree pollarding in your garden. A good regime of annual pollarding and pruning will restrict the height of your plants and trees and keep that balance of light and space just right....

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What is tree pollarding?

What is tree pollarding?

Garden & property maintenance Tree pollarding is an important part of garden and property maintenance that has its roots in history. In medieval times pollarding or pruning back the upper branches of trees and shrubs provided a regular supply of firewood, basket...

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7 reasons why to remove a rotting tree stump

7 reasons why to remove a rotting tree stump

Tip: make sure your tree surgery quote includes stump removal as part of the agreed works because dead tree stumps can bring problems into your garden. Do you think that a dead tree stump left in the ground after arboriculture work is a reminder of a garden clearance...

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How Trees Increase Your Home and Property Value

How Trees Increase Your Home and Property Value

Trees and property value Don’t forget your trees. Order and care sells and adds value to your house. Disorder and lack of care reduces the value of your property. That’s a universal principal and it applies to trees and property value too. Increasing the value of your...

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Tree Surgeon Accidents: A warning to homeowners

Tree Surgeon Accidents: A warning to homeowners

‘Tree work has a major injury incidence rate higher than that of the construction industry’ Health and Safety Executive (HSE.Gov.UK) ‘56 year old died when he fell from a ladder’ ‘44 year old died when he fell from a tree’ ‘man working alone fell and died from head...

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Tree surgeons vs Arborists: Is there a difference?

Tree surgeons vs Arborists: Is there a difference?

What is the difference between a tree surgeon and an arborist? When you want to find a local tree surgeon online, or in the yellow pages, one of the first things you notice is that 2 names seem to pop up – tree surgeon and arborist. That’s just confusing for anybody...

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Stay tuned for our regular posts and updates, and feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions, need advice about tree care or there is a need for a professional to carry out tree work. We look forward to connecting with our readers and sharing our knowledge and experience in the field of tree surgery. We hope you find our blog informative and helpful in your journey to keeping your trees healthy and beautiful.

Thank you for choosing Ashley Tree Services for all your tree care needs, and we look forward to working with you in the future.