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How to Prepare Your Trees for Winter Storms

November 4, 2026

Most storm damage we deal with in winter was waiting to happen. Here is what to check in your garden before the big winds arrive.

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Crown Reduction vs Crown Thinning vs Crown Lifting

October 5, 2026

Tree surgeons use these terms all the time, but what do they actually mean? A plain-English guide to the three most common types of tree pruning.

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An Autumn Checklist for Trees Near Your Home

September 7, 2026

A simple list of things to check on the trees around your home in autumn, before the leaves drop and the wind picks up.

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How Much Does Tree Work Cost in Staffordshire?

August 11, 2026

Why do tree surgery quotes vary so much? Here is what affects the price of a job, and how to make sure you are comparing like with like.

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Can Trees Damage Your House Foundations?

Worried a tree is causing cracks in your house? Here is how tree-related subsidence happens, the warning signs, and why you should not just cut the tree down.

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Neighbour’s Leylandii Too Tall? The High Hedges Law Explained

A tall conifer hedge next door can block light and cause a lot of bad feeling. Here is what you can do about it and how the high hedges rules work.

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