Crown thinning is the removal of a small portion of secondary and small live branches to produce a uniform density of foliage around an evenly spaced branch structure. It is usually confined to broad-leaved species. Crown thinning includes crown cleaning and does not alter the overall size or shape of the tree. Common reasons for crown thinning are to allow more light to pass through the tree, reduce wind resistance or to lessen the weight of heavy branches and improve form.
Crown lifting is removal of the lowest branches and preparing of lower branches for future removal, normally to give a uniform height from ground level. Good practice dictates crown lifting should not normally include the removal of large branches growing directly from the trunk as this causes large wounds which may jeopardise the long term future of the tree. Common reasons for crown lifting are to bring more light and give access for traffic. In the U.K. common practice dictates clearance for vehicles is 5.2 metres (~17 feet), and for pedestrians 2.5m (~8 feet).
Crown reduction is used to reduce the height and/or spread of the crown of a tree by the removal of the ends of branches whilst maintaining the tree's natural shape as far as practicable.
The complete removal of a tree down to ground level.This work involves the lowering of branches so as not to cause damage to surrounding plants and structures. The stump will be left as close to the ground as possible but will be above soil level.
Poisoning a tree stump to prevent re growth and allow stump to slowly decay.
We provide a stump grinding service which involves the complete removal of any size stump to a depth of approx 15-18inchs, allowing for replanting or turving ect.
We provide a full hedging service whether it be an informal boundary hedge or ornamental topiary hedge. We specialise in coniferous hedge work although we cater for all forms of both coniferous and deciduous species.
Traditionally and still commonly used this term describes the removal of all branches from the trunk. Mature trees that have not been pollarded before are generally not suitable candidates for this type of pollarding due to the large wounds that such treatment produces which may jeopardise the long term future of the tree. A less frequently used definition can mean the regular (annual of biannual) pruning back of small branches to the same point resulting in the formation of a 'pollard head'. Pollarded trees usually require regular treatment of re-growth.
We provide a 24hr emergency call out service. From lightning, rain and winds ect, people anywhere can find themselves with a large limb or tree on the roof or blocking access in or out of their homes and driveways. Indeed any tree that shows signs of being unstable or dangerous which may need immediate attention can be looked at and the necessary work carried out within a few hours of your call.
We are lucky enough at meadow view tree care to have a full time pommeologist who specialises in all forms of fruit but especially top fruit. Providing a service in all aspects of fruit tree management covering the whole sphere ranging from tree spraying, pruning and planting, even identification of the fruits themselves.
We also provide a tree and shrub planting service. Our fully qualified horticultural team can offer free advice on all aspects of tree and shrub planting. We also offer a service where by we can obtain any plant ranging from 3ltr plants to semi mature specimens.
