Trees are an important part of any outdoor space as they provide shade, improve air quality, and help to make gardens look beautiful. However, poorly maintained or overgrown trees can cause problems for nearby buildings, driveways, and drains. For homeowners, landlords, and property managers, understanding the risks of overgrown trees...
The Importance of Stump Grinding After Tree Removal
When a tree is removed, many property owners feel the job is complete once the trunk and branches are gone. However, the remaining stump can cause ongoing problems if it’s left behind. At Tree & Lawn Company, professional tree surgeons based in Colchester, we understand why stump grinding is an...
Emergency Tree Surgery: When Storm Damage Becomes a Safety Risk
When severe weather hits Colchester, it can result in more than just a bit of scattered debris. Strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning can cause significant damage to trees, turning beautiful features of your landscape into serious hazards. In these situations, acting quickly is essential. Emergency tree surgery isn’t only...
Seasonal Tree Care: What Your Trees Need Throughout the Year
In the UK, changing weather conditions across the year mean trees require different care in each season to stay strong, safe, and looking their best. At Tree & Lawn Company in Colchester, we help homeowners and businesses to protect their trees all year round with professional seasonal tree care. Understanding...
Tree Pruning vs. Tree Felling: Which Is Right for Your Garden?
Trees add beauty, shade, and character to gardens when properly cared for. However, when they’re not cared for correctly, they can become overgrown, unsafe, or unhealthy. When faced with tree maintenance, homeowners can find themselves asking the questions around tree pruning vs. felling. At Tree & Lawn Company in Colchester,...
What is Tree Surgery?
Trees are an attractive, popular feature of any garden or commercial landscape and offer a range of benefits, from shade on sunny days to shelter for local wildlife. To keep trees safe and healthy, they require proper care and attention, and this is where tree surgery comes in. For homeowners...
Signs a Tree in Your Garden May Need Felling
Trees are a lovely part of any garden, offering shade, improving air quality, and bringing beauty into your outside space. However, there are times when a tree may become a safety hazard or health risk and felling it may be the responsible choice, although this is often a hard decision...
Why book a pre-bird survey before tree work this nesting season?
It may feel like summer, but some of our feathered friends are just getting started building nests, raising chicks, and marking their territory. While this is a wonderful time for nature, it’s also when many people start thinking about pruning trees, trimming hedges, or clearing overgrown areas. But before you...
Protecting our trees from the rise of ash dieback
At Tree & Lawn Company we provide a range of expert arboriculture services that help maintain the health of trees. Recently, we have noticed a surge of enquiries from both commercial and residential clients who are concerned about the spread of ash dieback, a disease that represents a serious threat...
Essential spring tree maintenance for commercial properties
April is a critical month for maintaining the health of trees on commercial properties. As trees emerge from winter dormancy and weather conditions improve, it is the ideal time to inspect, prune, and treat your green spaces before issues arise. As an Arboricultural Association accredited company, with a team led...