Around this time of year, gardens begin to fill with mess - dead leaves accumulate, old flowers decay to brown stalks and tree branches break and turn to mulch. While it may be tempting to rush ...

The late dormant season is the best time for most pruning. Avoid topping trees. Removing large branches leaves stubs that can cause several health problems. It also destroys the plant's natural shape ...

Growing up in the 50s one of the conversation starters was that of the 'Widow Maker' which is a colloquial term utilised for want of a technical word - gum tree branches falling unexpectedly. In ...