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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.

Time to decorate the garden space
At Ashley Tree Services, we understand how much work you put into keeping your garden in tip-top shape for your guests. The average gardener makes about £30-£50 per hour! But we’re not gardeners we’re tree surgeons- dedicated to cutting, sawing and chopping your...
3 Weird Facts About Trees
It is said that there are around 3 trillion trees in the world, which is a lot of trees for those who aren’t very good with numbers. In fact, trees do much more than stand around all day providing us oxygen; there are many mind-blowing abilities they hold and here at...
The Science Behind a Trees Lifespan
Would you say “yes” to a 5,000 year lifespan if the only rule was that you couldn’t move from one particular spot? This is reality for many of the tree species around the world which live for thousands of years at a time. The most well-known species of tree that lives...
The Lowdown on Tree Bark Damage – Part Two
To reiterate what we said in the first part of this blog series, the bark of a tree is similar to the skin on our bodies. Its purpose it to protect the delicate phloem layer which provides nutrients and water to the giant organism. All kinds of tree bark damage must...
The Lowdown on Tree Bark Damage- Part One
Many children often find it amusing to remove the bark from a tree - however, unknown to many, doing this can in fact harm a tree drastically, possibly even killing it. Tree bark damage is both dangerous and unsightly. Here is the lowdown on tree bark and our top tips...
The History of Tree Surgery
Here at Ashley Tree Services, we have chosen tree surgery as a profession which is why we are the experts when it comes to everything tree related. But the process of tree surgery didn’t just begin one day, it developed over the course of two centuries into the...
Advantages of Dead Wooding
In short, dead wooding is a tree surgery term which describes the removal of dead tree limbs and branches. There are many reasons why these limbs can die including root damage, a deficiency of light and various diseases. Due to these threats, dead wooding is carried...
Top 3 Tree Diseases
Just like people, trees are a living and breathing organisms, which means that they are susceptible to different kinds of harmful diseases, just like we are. Here are the top 3 diseases that your tree could fall victim too and the signs you should look out for…...
The Lowdown on Tree Felling
The term ‘tree felling’ is a well known forestry phrase which is used within the arborist and tree surgeon industry, and is a reference to the process that is used when cutting down a tree. At first glance, this can seem rather simple and easy. After all, it only...

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.
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