Category: Evergreens

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Conifer and Leylandii Removal Costs

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Conifer Trees Removed
Conifer Trees Removed

Conifer and Leylandii Removal Costs: What Affects the Price? If you have a mature conifer or an overgrown Leylandii hedge dominating your garden, you have probably wondered what it will cost to remove it. Unfortunately, there is no single price because every tree and every property is different. At Hands on Tree Care, we regularly remove conifers and Leylandii hedges throughout Sheffield, Chesterfield and the surrounding areas. Some jobs take just a few hours, while others require specialist climbing equipment, controlled dismantling and a full team of qualified tree surgeons. Understanding what affects the cost helps you compare quotations properly and avoid unexpected charges. Why Are Conifers So Expensive to Remove? Conifers often appear simple because they have a straight trunk, but they can be some of the most labour-intensive trees to remove. Unlike many deciduous trees, mature conifers produce a huge volume of dense branches. Even a single tree […]

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 Examining the Impact of Cedar Tree Removal

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Cedar Tree to be Removed in Sheffield

   Examining the Impact of Cedar Tree Removal Cedar trees are a beloved feature of many landscapes, contributing to local ecosystems and providing habitats for wildlife. However, there are circumstances where removing cedar trees becomes a necessity. Whether it’s due to disease, safety concerns, or the tree encroaching on surrounding structures, cedar tree removal can be essential. At Hands On Tree Care, we offer the expertise and equipment needed to safely and efficiently remove cedar trees in Sheffield, ensuring both the safety of your property and the health of the environment. Why Remove Cedar Trees? Cedar trees can grow to significant heights and spread aggressively, often crowding out other native plants. In some cases, cedar trees become invasive, dominating landscapes and threatening biodiversity. They can also pose risks to nearby buildings due to their size and tendency to shed branches in high winds or during storms. Another reason for cedar […]

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Professional Conifer Tree Removal Services in Chesterfield

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Conifer Trees Removed

Conifer Trees Removed in Chesterfield Maintaining your garden’s health and aesthetics often involves managing overgrown trees. In Chesterfield, conifer trees can become particularly challenging. Our team of experienced tree surgeons specialises in the removal of large conifers, ensuring your garden remains a safe and beautiful space. Conifer trees are popular in Chesterfield gardens due to their evergreen nature and ability to provide privacy. However, without regular maintenance, they can grow excessively, leading to issues such as: Dominating garden space Blocking natural light Creating acidic soil conditions that hinder the growth of other plants Our Conifer Removal Process Our professional tree surgeons follow a meticulous process to ensure safe and efficient conifer removal: Assessment: Evaluating the size and condition of the conifer tree. Planning: Developing a strategy to remove the tree with minimal disruption. Execution: Using specialised equipment to safely dismantle and remove the tree. Cleanup: Ensuring all debris is cleared, […]

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Sheffield Conifer Tree Removal – Bringing Light and Ease to Your Garden

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Sheffield Conifer Tree Removal

Nestled in the picturesque city of Sheffield, gardens play a vital role in the lives of homeowners. They provide tranquillity and a breath of nature in urban settings. Conifer trees, with their evergreen foliage and majestic presence, have long been a favourite choice to adorn these gardens. However, as time passes, these conifers can become more than just garden features – they can become a challenge. In this article, we explore a case study where Hands on Tree Care, a trusted name in Sheffield’s tree care industry, addressed the issue of overgrown conifers, illustrating the benefits of conifer tree removal. A Conifer Conundrum Conifer trees are cherished for their year-round greenery and the sense of privacy they provide. They contribute to the beauty and aesthetic appeal of many Sheffield gardens. However, like any plant, they grow, and sometimes, they grow a bit too much. Overgrown conifers can cast excessive shade, […]

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Leylandii Hedge Removals Chesterfield

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hedge removals chesterfield

This post details Hedge removals the Derbyshire town of Chesterfield, where well-kept gardens are a point of pride. One homeowner faced a common landscaping challenge. A new fence had been installed behind an existing Leylandii hedge. However, the homeowner felt that maintaining the hedge as an additional boundary was unnecessary and decided to enlist the expertise of Hands on Tree Care for a full hedge removal. This not only promised to reclaim valuable garden space but also held the potential to revitalise the lawn by addressing issues of shade and moisture depletion caused by the Leylandii hedge. In this case, the homeowner’s decision to remove the Leylandii hedge was driven by the desire to optimise their garden. The installation of a new fence behind the hedge rendered it redundant as a boundary, and the homeowner saw an opportunity to use the space more effectively. Cutting Down & Removing the Hedge […]

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Snow Damaged Tree Removed in Sheffield

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removing a snow damaged tree

Winter’s Wrath: Understanding Snow Damage on Trees and Options for Landowners and Arborists Snow-covered landscapes frequently produce stunning winter scenes, but trees are at risk of harm beneath the tranquil beauty. Hands on Tree Care have to deal with a lot of trees that are damaged by snow and all kinds of wild weather.  Conifers in particular are extremely susceptible to structural damage, broken branches, and even tree failure after heavy snowfall. We’ll look at how snow can affect trees in this post, along with the alternatives that landowners and arborists have when dealing with snow-damaged trees. The Snow’s Weight Snow may seem fluffy and light, but as it builds up on tree limbs, it may be a heavy load. Particularly wet snow can weigh a lot and put a lot of strain on limbs that are not designed to handle that weight. As the snowfall increases, branches may sway […]

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Hedge Removed in Sheffield

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Hedge Removal in Sheffield

Hedge Removed in Sheffield – Tony Hands, Hands on Tree Care. As we get older, certain tasks that we once took in our stride, such as doing the grocery shopping, painting the ceiling and cutting the lawn start to become more difficult. Hedge cutting is one such task that creeps up on us, and suddenly becomes too much work for one person. Here are Hands on Tree Care We are often called out to the houses of elderly people and people who are less able-bodied, to remove hedges that have become too much.   Recently we were called to a house in Sheffield that needed its evergreen hedge removed.  Hedges have a tendency to grow vigorously in the late spring and if left unmanaged, can quickly become a problem. Hedges Are too Much Work For Some People In this case, the hedge had been managed very well but it was tall, […]

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Spruce Tree Cut Down in Worksop

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Spruce Tree Cut Down

Spruce Tree cut down in Worksop: Hands on Tree Care Hands on Tree Care  We were called out to dismantle a large Spruce tree in Worksop, due to its roots lifting the tarmac on the driveway. The Spruce tree was approximately 70ft tall and around 50 yrs old. As usual, when cutting down trees in a residential area we use a sectional dismantling technique. Sectional dismantling is the method of cutting down a tree in carefully managed sections. We climb the tree using a rope and harness and then dismantled in sections. This Spruce Tree took around 4 hours to fully dismantle and tidy away. After the spruce tree was cut down to a safe and manageable level, we then cut the trunk into smaller sections. Logs For The Customer Often when we have a single tree to fell, the customer will request that we provide some of the logs for their […]

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Leylandii Trees Cut Down

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Leylandii Trees Pruned or removed

Leylandii Trees Removed – Chesterfield, domestic residence Managing Leylandii Trees Hands on Tree Care can manage Leylandii, easily. Earlier this month we were called out to a house in Chesterfield. They had large trees that were touching the house.  One problem with having such a large tree close to your house is that they can potentially cause damage to the foundations and roof tiles.  In addition, such large trees can block light from your garden as well as drain nutrients from the soil, and provide a home for garden pests, such as squirrels, mice, rats and pigeons. We can cut down or prune overgrown evergreen trees. Large Leylandii Trees Can Shade Neighbouring Gardens Hands on tree Care dismantled the trees to ground level. We climb the tree cutting off sections of the main trunk and large bows as we go.  The trees were approximately 30ft in height. We cut the […]

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Evergreen Trees Removed Safely

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Evergreen Hedge Trimming

Hands on Tree Care  had a busy Autumn, we had to get the evergreen trees removed. Hands on Tree Care were called to Chesterfield to dismantle some Leylandii and Lawson’s Cypress trees. The trees were situated in the rear garden and needed to be removed to allow more light into the garden. After the trees were cut down, all the logs were stacked and cut to size for the customer to use on their wood burning stove. Typically logs would need 12-18 months seasoning so they have a proper chance to dry out. Ideal moisture content for hard or soft wood logs for stove burning is 20% or under. This ensures excessive tar does not form in chimneys and sufficient heat is produced from fire to warm rooms. Get Evergreen Trees Removed If you need assistance managing overgrown evergreen trees, get in touch with us today! Want to see more?

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Overgrown Conifer Hedge – Pruned.

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Overgrown Hedge needs trimming

We were called out to a house in Chesterfield to look at a very overgrown Conifer hedge. The Hedge had grown up to a height of approximately 12 meters in height and 75 meters long. The hedge was mature and would have taken around 15-20 years to reach this height. Annual pruning would have prevented this level of overgrowth. We were asked to reduce hedge as our customer’s neighbours had recently had solar panels fitted to their roof and were unable to get any benefit due to shade caused by an overgrown hedge. Hands on Tree Care use a sectional dismantling technique to reduce the height of the hedge. Once we had trimmed the hedge to the desired height, cut the trunks into logs and removed all the cut branches. Best time to Prune an Overgrown Conifer Hedge Conifers hedges should be cut Spring/Summer to prevent frost damage which can cause […]

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35 ft Eucalyptus Tree Dismantled – Cuthorpe

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Eucalyptus Tree Cut Down

Eucalyptus Tree Dismantled: April 2014 We were called out to dismantle a large Eucalyptus Tree. The Eucalyptus was approximately 10 years old, and the customer was concerned that the tree had become too large. Customers often do not realise just how didn’t realise how fast-growing some species are. Large Eucalyptus Tree?- No Problem for Hands on Tree Care. Tree Felling in Tight Spaces This job was another tricky one in terms of logistics. There were lots of garden obstacles to negotiate, such as a pond, a shed, greenhouse and patio, therefore this job required precision felling. Protect Ponds from Leaf Matter Ponds require special attention when felling trees because falling leaf matter can often cause changes in water Ph and certain species of tree can cause poisoning to fish. As a precaution, ponds are always covered during tree cutting, to prevent damage to the wildlife or pet fish. Remove overgrown […]

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3 Conifers Felled in Clay Cross

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Tree Felling Chesterfield

3 Conifers Felled in Clay Cross – April 2014. We were contacted by a homeowner, who needed us to look at three Conifers, all required felling. The Trees were approximately 25 feet tall, and growing in close proximity to shed and fence. Access to the trees and was difficult access as it was a long way to drag cut branches through the back garden and up some steps to the front of the property where we had our chipper. Felling Trees lets light flood into your Garden Now that the trees are felled this will allow more light to get to a prized Sorbus Tree, which was growing in close proximity. The extra light will benefit the Sorbus, resulting in more balanced growth and a healthier specimen. Felling Trees Can Improve Soil Quality Soil quality will also improve with removal of conifers. This is because Conifers create acidic soil conditions, […]

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Conifer Crown Reduction For Sheffield Care Home

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Crown Reduction for Conifer

Hands on Tree Care were called to a Sheffield Care home to manage some conifer trees that had gotten out of control. Crown Reduction for Leylandii Firstly, there was a large Conifer in the front garden. The Conifer was a Leylandii tree and it was blocking the light from the property. This made the house dark during the day.  The Tree needed a Crown Reduction. By trimming the tree we allowed more light into the house, which also made the front rooms warmer.

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