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The Essential Checklist for Preparing Your Property for Tree Felling Before you start barking up the wrong tree, it’s crucial to prepare your property for tree felling. You’ve got to assess the tree’s health, analyse the surrounding area, gather your equipment, secure permissions, and mitigate potential damage. We’re here to guide you through every step …

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Understanding the Risks: Why You Should Never DIY Tree Felling You’re handy around the house, so why not take down that pesky tree yourself? Well, here’s why: tree felling isn’t just about wielding a chainsaw. There’s a science, an art to it. Mishandle it, and you’re risking not just property damage, but life-threatening injuries. Don’t gamble with …

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How to Safely Fell a Tree: A Step-by-Step Guide They say a tree falls the way it leans. But what if you’re the one making it lean? Welcome, you’re about to learn how to safely fell a tree. You’ll understand the tree’s condition, gather the right equipment, plan your escape route, make precise cuts, and …

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Ziziphus mucronata is also known as the buffalo tooth. It is a species in the Rhamnaceae family. It can grow up to 17 metres in height and is deciduous. It is able to survive in many soil types. It thrives in open woodlands and termite mounds. Its Zulu name “umLahlankosi” alludes to its use as a grave marker for tribal …

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It is usually 6m tall, and has a spreading, irregular crown. The bark is mostly pale grey, with some white and dark gray patches. It can be smooth or powdery. Although branches are not equipped, the lateral shoots can be short and rigid, and may look like spines. The opposite leaves, which are often tufted, are smooth to …

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White Stinkwood (Celtis Africana), is an indigenous tree that can reach 40m. White stinkwood trees thrive in areas that receive high amounts of rainfall and regions with less rainfall in the forest and wooded grasslands. It is not restricted to any one type of soil. This tree is important in protecting cattle from the scorching summer …

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We recycles 100% of all the green waste produced from tree surgery operations also called tree cycling. The South-African Landfill Directive is driving local authorities to reduce biodegradable waste input into landfill. This is because when green waste decomposes in a landfill site, it produces methane, which is a dangerous ‘greenhouse’ gas. It also produces …

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September guide to gardening discuss Insects that start to show life now. All sorts of insects make their appearance, and there are always a few hungry cutworms and hairworms who lived through the winter and now in your garden. Use sprays as Malasol, KARBASPRAY 50 or Bexadust. Do not wait until the insects attacked and …

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When it comes to tree removal in Randburg, the reasons for removal are often similar to those in other areas. Safety concerns, disease control, and structural issues are all valid reasons for removing a tree in Randburg. In addition, clearing space for new construction or landscaping projects may also require tree removal. Randburg is a …

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Trees are an essential part of every community, providing shade, beauty and contributing to the overall quality of life. But they need your care to stay healthy and thriving. If you’re a resident in Randburg, you might be wondering how to best take care of these green giants dotting our homes and streets. Don’t worry! …

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