Q. If
my tree is proctected by a TPO (Tree preservation
order) how do I go about contacting the council?
A. You do not need
to do anything Broadleaf will enquire if your tree
has a TPO on it or if the tree is within a conservation
area if this is the case we will contact your local
council on your behalf and submit all relevant
forms, this will envolve a waiting period of up
to 10 weeks while the application is processed
broadleaf will even arrange a site meeting with
your local tree officer to resolve any difficultys
. All of this is carried out with no extra charge
it is just part of the service we provide.
Q. When is the best
time to trim my tree?
A . The best time to prune your tree depends
on the amount of pruning taking place if there is
a large amount of foliage being removed it is best
done when the tree is dormant During the period between
Nov and march if however the tree is for example
a Cherry and prone to diseases like silver leaf it
is best pruned in high summer when gum deposits help
reduce infection.
Q. My tree has been looking
unwell for about a year now should I cut it back?
A. Generally
it is detrimental to prune a stressed tree as it
needs all the energy gaining potential (leaves) it
can get. If however you tree looks sick contact Broad
leaf at the earliest opportunity and we will come
and give you some advice at no charge.
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