Being an Arborist isn’t exactly your every day, run of the mill job. After all, most people don’t spend their days up a tree! But while it may all look like chainsaws and chippers, trees teach a great deal, especially after years working with them.

Here are just some of our key learnings from our years of experience.

Every Tree Has A Story To Tell

Each and every tree stands as a living record of storms survived and seasons passed and while the untrained eye may not recognise the scars of time, Arborists can. They know that what appears to be a healthy tree isn’t always a safe tree and that tree failures can often be predicted – without the help of a crystal ball, but by knowing what to look for. After years of experience, a good Arborist can look at a tree and tell you roughly when it was last pruned and if it was done well, if it is sick, if it is structurally sound and if it’s at risk of failure.

Prevention Is Better Than Cure

After years of looking after trees one thing is clear – it is always better to prevent problems than it is to cure them. It is much easier to have your trees regularly maintained than it is to try and bring them back to health once they are sick, dying or in a worst case scenario – through your roof.

Patience Is A Virtue

Trees run on timelines that we struggle to comprehend. A tree that is pruned well today may not display the benefits for years. Conversely, damage from poor pruning can take just as long to reveal itself but can have devastating results. As a trained Arborist, you grow to learn the importance of thinking long term, not just about how the tree looks today, but how it will grow, move, change and respond over the course of the next 5, 10 or even 20 years.

Trees are a reminder that quick fixes rarely lead to great outcomes. Good work and care put in now will result in good results down the track.

Respect The Balance

A healthy tree requires a balance between a strong trunk, roots, branches and canopy. Remove too much from one area and the entire structure suffers. Trees tend to thrive when their natural equilibrium and structural integrity is respected with correct pruning techniques and care suited to their species. Arborists have the knowledge and skill to understand the dance between all of these elements.

Hire A Professional Arborist

Give your trees the very best care and the greatest chance at a long, healthy life. Hire an Arborist to do an initial assessment. They’ll advise on the best ongoing tree maintenance plan. Arborists have the expert knowledge, skill and tools for the job, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Tree work can be highly dangerous and it’s just not worth the risk for a few saved dollars. Attempting to do it yourself could actually end up costly you a whole lot more.

Take the hassle out of your tree care. Speak to the team at Aussie Tree Solutions for a free quote on our professional tree consulting and maintenance services. Whether you’re looking for gorgeous mulch supply, tree pruning or consulting Arborist services – we’ve got you covered!