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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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What is tree pruning?

What is tree pruning? Tree pruning is one of the many tree surgery services that we carry out here at Ashely tree Services, but why does it need to be carried out? And what does it involve? Well, first of all - no branch, twig or leaf should be removed or clipped...

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Spotlight: Life’s a Beech

Spotlight: Life’s a Beech

You may have remembered a couple of blogs back we did an article entitled Spotlight on one of Britain's most popular trees. In it we gave you the low down the Ash tree, including its defining features and its place in mythology. Now, we're back to give you another...

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Why you should choose Ashley Tree Services

When you’re trying to find a tree surgeon to use, it can be hard to find the one for you as the market is so saturated. However, there are a few reasons that we believe we stand out from the pack, and they make us the number one tree surgeon choice in the Manchester...

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Could trees one day replace streetlights?

Could trees one day replace streetlights?

Could trees one day replace streetlights? It’s a crazy notion but it just might be something that could happen in our lifetime. The Glowing Plant Project is a campaign that is looking to synthesise plants for bioluminescence. Of course, there are naturally occurring...

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Rules and regulations of tree surgery

Rules and regulations of tree surgery

You’ll be pleased to hear that as tree surgeons we cannot just go around chopping trees down willy-nilly. Nope, we can’t just hack, saw or cut down trees whenever and wherever we feel like it. Not that we’d want to anyway! But no, there are certain rules,...

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Spotlight on one of Britain’s most popular tree

Spotlight on one of Britain’s most popular tree

As a tree surgeon, it's important that you familiarise yourself with each individual tree type that you may encounter. Knowing the different species, where you're likely to encounter them, the benefits they have to their surroundings, the risks involved with cutting...

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Glossary of Tree Surgery

Been reading up on tree surgery, but have been left stumped by some of the terms used? Well, fear not because we're here to give you a helpful guide of some of the relevant buzz words that you'll find in the industry. This is my no means a definitive list but includes...

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When to call a tree surgeon

When to call a tree surgeon

Being a tree surgeon, people assume that you go out just looking for trees to chop down, throwing an axe and chainsaw around willy-nilly. However, tree surgeons really do have a respect for the environment. In fact, we love trees! They are beautiful structures and add...

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Why you should remove that old stump in your garden

You might think that the tree stump that is left in your garden is pretty harmless, however leaving it in the ground can cause your garden and its inhabitants some problems. For starters, tree stumps that are left in the ground to rot can be a physical obstruction in...

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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.