Tree Surgeons - Hiring Them For Your Garden

By Daniel A Baker

It's important to consider the landscape in your garden and whether you can do it on your own. Tree

surgeons have been educated in arboriculture to be able to help with trees, their health and the best

ways to remove them from your property. Tree surgeons are also known as arborists and can help you

with every aspect of the trees in your garden.

Let's say that you have some sick trees and you want to mend them back to health. They may not

respond to standard pesticides that you can buy in the store. Tree surgeons can actually diagnose the

problem and get to the root of the issue. This could involve filling cavities to make them stronger or

pruning away part of the diseased area of the tree or plants.

When you hire a tree surgeon, there are quite a few things you need to look for. Insurance is especially

important so that they are financially responsible for any accidents or damage on your property. You

should also look at their background. Education in arboriculture will ensure that you are working with a

professional. Finding out if they work to British Standards can also provide you with the knowledge that

they know how to work within the confines of Britain and follow all rules.

Any removal of trees may need to go through the proper channels. If your tree is protected through

conservation laws, you need to obtain approval. Further, if you live in a community that has rules and

regulations, you must follow these as well. A tree surgeon that operates under British Standards will be

able to help you with all aspects of the approval process.

Quotes are very important when hiring tree surgeons so that you know what your total cost will be. This

should include any chipping, removal fees or follow up visits that may be required. Getting the quote in

writing will help you to understand your total fees. Should you feel the quote is too high, call another

company or two and get quotes from them, too. Some companies may even come down in price if you

show them the written quote from their competitor.

Tree surgery can be risky because of the equipment as well as the weight of the trees. Ask your surgeon

if they have a first aid kit on the truck and double check to make sure that they are wearing protective

equipment. This way you can be sure that while they are on your land, they are being as safe as possible.

Finally, be aware that they should be using traffic cones if they are blocking any part of the road. If they

are removing trees, they should also have exit strategies planned. This will ensure that the tree surgeons

you hire are following the rules and providing you with the best possible care.

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