How to Prune Rowan Trees (Sorbus aucuparia)
A Complete Guide for Healthy Growth Rowan trees, also known as Sorbus aucuparia or mountain ash, are prized for their delicate foliage, spring flowers, and vibrant autumn berries. While they are naturally graceful trees, proper pruning is essential to keep a rowan healthy, structurally sound, and looking its best. In this guide, we’ll explore when […]
Emergency Tree Removal
What to Do When a Tree Becomes a Threat Trees are living assets that add beauty, shade, and value to your property. But when a tree becomes damaged, unstable, or diseased, it can quickly shift from an asset to a serious hazard. Storms, high winds, lightning, or hidden structural decay can turn even a healthy-looking […]
Mechanised Arboriculture: The Benefits of Modern Tree Management
Mechanised arboriculture is transforming the way large-scale tree work is planned and delivered. By combining skilled operators with specialist machinery, it offers a safer, more efficient, and more consistent approach to arboricultural management. At Arborscape Environmental Services, mechanised arboriculture is used where it provides clear advantages in health and safety, productivity, environmental control, and cost […]
How to Prune Hawthorn:
A Complete Guide for Hedges, Hedge-Laying, Gapping Up & Specimen Trees Pruning Hawthorn: Crataegus monogyna, also known as May or Whitethorn, is one of the most valued native species in Britain and Ireland. Renowned for its dense growth, sweet-scented blossom, and rich ecological value, hawthorn serves as both a beautiful ornamental tree and an incredibly […]
The Dangers of Tackling a Windblown Tree
Storm Damaged Tree Removal When strong winds swept through the area recently, one large, mature tree came toppling over — but instead of falling flat, it ended up hanging dangerously above a newly planted garden area, close to the house. This windblown tree was precariously balanced, and the risk of sudden collapse was high. The […]
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 […]
A Complete Guide to Pruning Lime Trees (Tilia)
How, When, and Why to Prune Lime Trees for Healthy Growth and Beautiful Shape If you’re looking for a reliable guide on pruning Lime trees (Tilia), you’re in the right place. Lime trees—whether Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata), Common Lime (Tilia × europaea), or Large-leaved Lime (Tilia platyphyllos)—are treasured in UK gardens, parks, and streets 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 Special Guide to Pruning Eucalyptus
Including pruning Eucalyptus gunnii, globulus, and dalrympleana Eucalyptus trees are increasingly popular in UK gardens thanks to their fast growth, scented foliage, and striking colour. But while their speed and vigour are part of the appeal, they also make regular pruning essential, especially in smaller gardens. This guide covers how, when, and why to prune […]
