Saturday January 28th

Posted by Alistair on Saturday, January 28th, 2006

We have already spoken about this being a good time of year for cutting back deciduous trees. It can be a dangerous job, get someone to hold on to the ladder. If you feel in the least bit wary, call in the experts.

In fact only allow your husband up that ladder after you have checked the insurance policy. Branches should be cut back flush with the trunk, don’t use a single cut, the weight of the branch will tear into the trunk of the tree and cause damage.Also do not leave a stump on the tree it will die back, and most likely a fungal disease will set in. Any branches you do remove make sure the area where the branch was is left smooth.