Jim's Trees Blog
Read tips, tricks and handy hints from New Zealand's favourite arborists. We share because we care!
How To Prepare & Care For Your Trees in Winter
When seasons change in New Zealand, farmers and homeowners have to adjust the way they care for plants, animals and trees on their property. Lower temperatures or increased precipitation can put certain species at risk of infection, breakage, or freezing. As the...
What You Need to Know Before Hiring an Arborist
Do you need a tree removal permit? In most tree removal cases, you can’t just immediately go ahead and remove a large oak tree from your property. For most larger tree removals you need to get a tree removal permit from your local council. There are also some trees...
What is the Difference between an Arborist and a Tree Lopper?
When you’ve got trees that need servicing, you want to hire someone with the right experience and skills to do the job. You not only want the pressing issue resolved immediately, but you don’t want to have to deal with the same problem again further down the road....
The Benefits of Using Mulch for Your Garden
According to Wikipedia: Mulch is “a layer of material applied to the surface of the soil. Reasons for applying mulch include conservation of soil moisture, improving fertility and health of the soil, reducing weed growth and enhancing the visual appeal of the area.”...
How to Become a Qualified Arborist in New Zealand
Professional arborists are highly trained professionals who perform necessary maintenance and removals of trees in both public and private areas. Becoming a fully qualified arborist isn’t an easy feat; it’s a lengthy and challenging process. You’ll need to be someone...
Jim’s Trees Complete Guide to Tree Felling
What is Tree Felling? Tree felling is the process of cutting down the tree from the ground using specialist arboreal equipment and techniques. Tree felling can be a perilous task, particularly when performed on taller trees. Unless you have the expertise, you should...
What Are The Benefits Of Stump Grinding?
Jim's Trees offers a comprehensive, value for money stump removal and stump grinding service. They can remove any stumps, large or small, no matter the landscape and terrain surrounding the particular tree stump. 1. Prevent Hazards There are many reasons to get a tree...
Why Is Tree Pruning Important For Your Trees?
Tree pruning can have a number of positive impacts both for your property’s aesthetics and the health of your trees. Have you ever seen a bonsai tree and been amazed by its miniature intricate branches? Chances are the bonsai was meticulously pruned over time to...
Tree Risk Management
What is Tree Risk Management? In order to understand tree risk management, it is helpful to be familiar with the concept of risk management itself. Risk management relates to the management of public spaces. Basic elements of infrastructure are recognised to withstand...
A Comprehensive Guide To Emergency Tree Removals
An emergency tree removal is critical in order to keep you and your house safe. From one season to another, our trees battle heroically through the various seasonal elements that can potentially spell disaster in the long term. It is important to know the signs for...
What is an Arborist?
A certified arborist is an individual who has trained within the field of arboriculture and gained the required qualifications and technical competence to successfully care for trees and other woody plants. Arborists have a wide ranging skill set; they are able to...
What Are The Risks of DIY Stump Removal?
Do you have an unsightly tree stump on your property that you are considering removing? Tree stumps can be full of hazards to you and your garden. They are difficult to mow and landscape around, and are also the perfect place for pests to reside. These include...