Trees symbolise strength, life and continuity. They are perfect memorials for those we hold dear or events we wish to remember. As a...

Following a ruling by the Disputes Tribunal, a landscaper, VH Ltd, has been left $13,801.15 out of pocket after falling victim to a...

An Auckland arborist has been fined $42,000 after cutting down a protected Monterey Cypress tree Arbor Works was engaged by the property...

Maybe you just enjoy working with trees – but, like caring for pets, they need to be selected and treated differently according to their...

An arborist has been ordered to pay a fine of $32,500 after cutting down a Notable Tree in Epsom, Auckland In 2020, Waitākere Tree...

How can you future-proof in a time when change moves so quickly? Mark Roberts gives some practical tips to help ensure the landscapes you...

An arborist has been ordered to pay $1,450 after they were found liable for breach of contract following a dispute with a client The...

Now that the world is opening up after years of Covid-19 border closures, you should take the time to expand your horizons argues Mark...

Tort defines the obligation of one person or entity to another, so when a council-owned tree falls on a parked car, who is at fault?...

Arboriculture expert Mark Roberts discusses if trees can be a problem for industry professionals, and what to do if they are As an...

Did you know that just because a tree is in your client’s yard doesn’t automatically mean you can work on or around it? Arboriculture...

Mark Roberts runs through the why and how’s of pruning – and relays some common mistakes I have a friend and colleague at Christchurch...

Falling victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect could cost you time and money, so don’t be afraid to seek specialist help The expression ‘a...

Thanks to uniform stress, a hollow tree doesn’t always mean a weak tree. This is worth considering if a client has asked you whether a...

Everyone has ‘how-to’ advice on pruning. Some is good, some not that bad, but most is just wrong. In defence of the bad, I suspect the...

Arborist Mark Roberts tells us how planting a tree requires a lot more than simply sticking it in the ground. Considering the tree’s...

When is soil just dirt, why should you care, and what can you do about it? Arborist Mark Roberts digs into this important topic When I...

While your clients expect trees that will mature and last for years to come, they also want trees that look good right from the start....