Ask Chris, Northern Beaches Arborist and Horticulturist.
CLIENT QUESTION
“I live on the Northern Beaches and would like to plant native trees in my garden that will attract local birds and wildlife. Can you please advise what trees are native to the Northern Beaches?”
CHRIS’ ANSWER
Trees are a wonderful asset in any garden. They provide shade, privacy, restful greenery and a safe home for wildlife. One of the common problems I find in Northern Beaches gardens is caused by incorrect species selection.
Most of the trees we have to remove have outgrown the space in which they were planted. Many start damaging drains and house foundations. Many people like the look of a tree and plant it without thinking of how big it will become and what the root structure will do.
Things to consider before planting a tree.
Before deciding on a tree consider such things as the ultimate size, whether it’s evergreen or deciduous, and how the root structure will form and grow.
I recommend taking a walk around your local neighbourhood to see first hand what is growing well and what is not. For example, a bangalow palm will thrive in Oxford Falls however won’t survive salt and wind exposure at Narrabeen.
It is also important to plant trees that will benefit native wildlife.
Keep trees well-watered. Additionally, they grow better in a mulched garden bed than in a lawn.
Watch out for dead branches, fungus cavities, cracks and splits, borer damage and dieback.
Trees, like the rest of the garden and lawn, require regular maintenance. Trees are probably the most overlooked plant in the garden yet they have the ability to be the most dangerous.
— Chris Allchin, Arborist and Horticulturist.
Got a plant or tree question for Chris?
For advice on how you can maintain happy and healthy trees on your property and neighbourhood, don’t hesitate to contact Chris direct or scroll down to complete the online enquiry form below. Chris is passionate about the environment and is always happy to impart his expertise in plant care to his clients.
About Banksia Arborcare
All tree services Northern Beaches and North Shore Sydney.
Chris Allchin, owner of Banksia Arborcare, is a qualified arborist who has undertaken 8 years of study in arboriculture to gain a broad and varied understanding of tree and plant care.
Chris has decades of experience in a wide range of tree services, making Banksia Arborcare a trusted choice in providing expert, local landscaping advice and solutions.
Affordable and reliable tree services
Safe and reliable tree services.
The team at Banksia Arborcare use only the highest quality, most advanced equipment to ensure all our tree services are safe, reliable and completed on time. We always try to endeavour to educate the public on the significant positives of maintaining a green environment and as a result, we always perform our tree services with the environment in mind.
Arboriculture is a dangerous profession and Banksia Arborcare follow all Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines;
- The Banksia Arborcare team wear protective clothing during emergency tree removal and use well-maintained equipment;
- Removal of small and large trees, leaving the area neat and tidy. Banksia Arborcare can offer experience advice on the planting of new trees and they can supply and plant trees;
- All pruning work complies with Australian Standard AS 4373;
- Stump grinding – unattractive stumps can be turned into fine mulch and used in the garden;
- They will discuss any problematic trees you may have and suggest an appropriate course of action.
Arborist reports.
Chris and the team at Banksia Arborcare are leading Northern Beaches arborists who have the necessary Level 5 qualification to prepare any arborist report.
Our arborists can often save problem trees.
Trees make our world a better place, but sometimes they can cause problems, and emergency tree removal becomes necessary. That’s why we recommend you employ an arborist to regularly inspect your trees to predict and, importantly, prevent serious tree problems from arising.
When you suspect a tree problem, whether it’s sick or dangerous, in most instances a tree be saved with just a few maintenance steps.
NEED TREE ADVICE?
For advice on how you can maintain happy and healthy trees on your property and neighbourhood, don’t hesitate to contact Chris direct or scroll down to complete our online enquiry form. Chris is passionate about the trees and our environment and is always happy to impart his expertise in plant care to his clients.
The team at Banksia Arborcare service Sydney’s Northern Beaches, North Shore and Northern Sydney areas 7 days a week.