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Arborist's Blog
Oct 12, 20223 min read
Understanding soil quality
Having good-quality soil is vital for trees to flourish. Each tree requires a different soil. There are numerous soil qualities and they...
Sep 6, 20222 min read
What you need to know about Blue Gum Trees
Blue Gum Trees, scientifically known as Eucalyptus Globulus, are some of the most controversial trees in South Africa. You can find a...
Sep 6, 20223 min read
The Beginner’s Guide to Pruning Techniques
With having a property with multiple trees as well as different variants of trees you will be surprised by how much information there is...
Sep 6, 20222 min read
Milkwood Regulations in the Western Cape in 2024
White milkwood, Afrikaans: wit-melkhout, Xhosa: Ximafana, Zulu: Umakhwelafingqane is one of South Africa’s indigenous trees which grows...
Aug 25, 20225 min read
The beginner’s guide to air layering your trees
Do you have a tree in your garden or property that you would like to multiply? Air layering is a simple and effective technique that...
Jun 27, 20222 min read
Frequently Asked Questions about Overberg Arborists’ Tree Service
Can I have my milkwood tree pruned? Short answer, yes! Many people believe it is illegal to prune Milkwood trees ( Sideroxylon inerme )...
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