Ash Grove Tree Surgery provides a high quality service in all aspects of tree and hedge work. Be it a small shrub that needs trimming to many mature trees that need cutting down, we have the solutions. If you are unsure about what needs to be done please contact us. All cuttings are taken away, unless requested otherwise, and the site will be left tidy.

If you arrange for us to pay you a visit for free advice or quote and we believe nothing needs to be done we will tell you. Ash Grove Tree Surgery always provides customers with an honest and professional opinion.

Once a year

Trimming once a year will keep most hedges looking tidy and prevent them getting bigger than desired.

Twice a year

Some species can be cut twice a year. This is rarely essential but can create a neater hedge. If you are unsure how often, or when you should cut your hedge, please call us for free advice.

Reductions

Hedges are sometimes left to get out of control, then a reduction is needed. This is undertaken by cutting off the top of the hedge to a manageable height. Consideration must be given to the amount of the reduction as very severe work may damage the hedge.

Tree removal

From a small fruit tree to a group of mature oaks we have the professional capability and know how to remove them.

Dead wooding

Some species have a lot of dead wood (e.g. oaks). In gardens and public places this can be dangerous if it falls. Most trees in bad health will have deadwood. It is always best to cut dead wood out for safety reasons and for the proper care of the tree.

Pollarding

This involves cutting all the branches on a tree back to thick wood, losing all the foliage. Pollarding cannot be carried out on all species of trees, as some will not respond well resulting in limited re-growth and in some cases it can be detrimental to the well being of the tree.

However some species do respond well to pollarding and this is an effective way of dramatically reducing the size of trees with regular, rapid re-growth.

Please do not hesitate to contact us to find out what needs to be done to your tree.

Reduction

This process makes a tree smaller. Reductions can be to the height of a tree, the side braches or all over. This process can often help if trees are being blown excessively in wind.

Crown raising / lifting

This process involves removing the lowest branches from a tree known as the crown. This can often give gardens more light and openness.

Thinning

Thinning the crown of the tree lets more light through without losing the shadow entirely and can also help in regards to wind resistance of the tree.