Tree Inspection & Local Authority Planning:
What You Need to Know About Surveys, Conservation Areas & TPOs Caring for trees is about more than good pruning and regular maintenance—it also involves understanding the legal protections and planning requirements that influence what you can and cannot do. In the UK, many trees fall under specific planning controls, especially in Conservation Areas or […]
Storm Damaged Trees
24 Hour Call Out – Emergency Tree Works. This is the season where we tend to get successive storms across the UK and Cumbria in particular. Arborscape have multiple on-call teams to deal urgently with storm damaged trees At Arborscape Environmental Services, we understand how critical fast, professional action is when storm damage occurs. That’s […]
A Helpful Guide to Pruning Pine Trees
Including Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) and Black Pine (Pinus nigra) Pruning pine trees can feel intimidating if you’re used to pruning deciduous trees or shrubs. Pines behave differently, grow differently, and must be pruned differently. Whether you’re caring for a Scots pine, Black pine, or another landscape pine, understanding their growth patterns is essential for […]
Pruning Willows: A concise guide.
Enhancing Health, Form & Ecology Pruning Willows: Salix spp. are iconic trees known for their graceful, flowing branches and strong ecological value. From the famous weeping willow Salix babylonica to the vibrant Salix caprea, and the towering white willow Salix alba, these trees are celebrated in gardens, parks, and waterside landscapes. Pruning is essential for […]
A Free Guide to Pruning Hornbeam
Pruning Hornbeam Trees: Hedging, Pleaching, and Long-Term Care Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is a versatile and highly valued tree in gardens and landscapes. From formal hedges to pleached avenues and multi-stemmed specimen trees, hornbeam offers year-round interest with dense foliage, autumn colour, and excellent structure. Pruning plays a crucial role in maintaining its shape, encouraging healthy […]
When and How to Prune Magnolia Trees in Northern England
A Practical, Guide for Gardeners in Cool, Northern Climates Magnolias are some of the most breath-taking trees you can grow in the UK, offering spectacular spring blooms and elegant structure. But if you live in Northern England, you may wonder when and how to prune magnolia without damaging its flowering potential. Magnolia pruning must be […]
