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Tree Maintenance After Heavy Rain
February 7, 2020 | Frontier01
While it’s great to see some decent rain for our trees and gardens, when it all comes at once, it can cause damage to some of our much-loved larger trees and impact tree maintenance. Get familiar with your trees by looking for any of the below signs of Continue reading
Why You Need An Arborist For Your Next Tree Removal
January 22, 2020 | Frontier01
There are countless benefits of using a professional Arborist for your Tree Removal projects. Arborists train for years to become proficient climbers and love an opportunity to showcase their skills on technical tree removals. Navigating these tricky c Continue reading
What Does Tree Lopping Mean
January 10, 2020 | Frontier01
The commonly used term ‘tree lopping services’ means to “cut off” a branch, limb or section of a tree. When looking for an Aborist to lop your trees, it is easy to get confused when they tell you that they don’t lop trees. Tree lopping is not the best Continue reading
Decorate Your Home With Native Christmas Trees
December 13, 2019 | Frontier01
Decorate your home in style these holidays with native Christmas trees and shrubs. Ditch the tinsel in favour of the greens and reds from our native bushland. With vibrant earthy colours, your decorations are sure to be a winner with family and friends Continue reading
Does the contractor’s insurance cover your job?
December 9, 2019 | Frontier01
It’s essential that all tradespeople working in and around your home are insured, qualified and licenced (where appropriate) to do their job. Something you may not think of doing is checking the contractor’s credentials. And if you do check, do you kno Continue reading
Palm Cleaning for A Stunning Summer-Ready Backyard
November 14, 2019 | Frontier01
Palm trees are an iconic symbol of summer, so what better way to prepare your home for summer than booking in palm cleaning now. Our Gold Coast based Arborists clean all species of palm trees using a non-invasive, cost-effective method that will quickl Continue reading
Preparing Trees For Bushfire Season
November 5, 2019 | Frontier01
Preparing your trees bushfire season is crucial to protect your home for anyone who lives within bushfire zones. Dead and dry trees allow a fire to spread quickly and easily. Reduce the risk of spreading bush fires by following these must-do tree maint Continue reading
Grow Your Own Spring Vegetable Garden
October 3, 2019 | Frontier01
Create A Fuss-free Spring Vegetable Garden Our warm climate is perfect for growing your favourite spring veggies. Take advantage of our gorgeous spring sunshine and plant your spring vegetable garden now. Preparation Ground preparation is key to a h Continue reading
What Happens To Trees In A Drought?
September 9, 2019 | Frontier01
Forecasts tell us we’re in for a hot, dry summer with little rainfall. Dry weather is perfect for spending days out by the pool, but not so great for our gardens and trees. While we enjoy the long days, trees in a drought can suffer. Some of our plants Continue reading
Tree Loppers vs. Arborists
August 22, 2019 | Frontier01
What’s the difference between a tree lopper and an Arborists It’s a common Australian phrase to say “get the tree loppers in” when a tree needs removing or pruned. Many people may not know, is that a tree lopper doesn’t need experience, qualifications Continue reading
How Much Does Tree Removal Cost?
August 7, 2019 | Frontier01
We get asked every day, ‘How much will it cost to remove my tree?’ Determining tree removal cost is tricky. There isn’t a set answer, or a height to width calculation to determine the price. All trees vary in shape, size, location and species; therefor Continue reading
Why It’s Best To Prune Trees In Winter
June 13, 2019 | Frontier01
Mornings are getting cooler and the days shorter, Winter is here! We may not experience the full force of winter like other parts of the country, but there are still seasonal changes that affect trees. When you prune trees in winter, it has significant Continue reading
When is the Best Time To Clean Palm Trees?
June 4, 2019 | Frontier01
The best time to clean palm trees is NOW! Winter is the perfect time to have your palms cleaned and de-seeded. Palms typically go into seed twice a year, at the beginning of winter and again in early summer. As with most trees, growth slows down in col Continue reading
5 Best Trees To Plant Near Your House (And The Worst)
April 17, 2019 | Frontier01
Our suburbs are changing, and the typical residential lot is 30% smaller than it was a decade ago. It’s no surprise that some of the trees we have around our homes don’t have the space to grow that they once would have. To help you plan your landscapin Continue reading
Common Reasons for Tree Removal
April 17, 2019 | Frontier01
Some people love trees and will keep them at all costs, while others would happily clear their entire garden to see it free of leaves and encroaching roots. Trees play a significant role in our environment, so it’s vital we maintain a healthy balance o Continue reading
What Are The Fines For Cutting Down Trees On The Gold Coast?
March 7, 2019 | Frontier01
What are the fines for cutting down trees on the Gold Coast? Many of us don’t fully understand the consequences or know that there are fines for cutting down trees on the Gold Coast. We think that because they are our trees, we can remove them if we wa Continue reading
Understanding Gold Coast Tree Removal Laws
March 7, 2019 | Frontier01
Each local council sets its own regulations regarding Queensland tree removal laws. To help better understand Gold Coast tree removal laws, we’ve prepared an easy guide on how to safely and legally remove your trees. Note: The below information is to b Continue reading
Keep Your Trees Healthy This Summer
January 17, 2019 | Frontier01
Caring for Your Gold Coast Trees This Summer Sweltering hot Queensland summers can force many of us indoors to escape the summer heat and humidity. We prepare ourselves and families to cope with the summer heat, but what about our gardens? Summer on th Continue reading
Are My Trees Safe?
November 19, 2018 | Frontier01
After Saturday afternoons storm we know this is something on the minds of many of our customers. Only a qualified AQF L5 Arborist can provide you with an accurate written assessment and make appropriate recommendations. All Frontier Tree Services quote Continue reading
Cheap Quote – But have you got the right advice?
July 25, 2018 | Frontier01
Would you ask a plumber to repair a hole in the wall… or an Electrician to unblock your sink? No you say… Then why take the risk using gardeners and unskilled tradespeople to undertake tree pruning and removal work. While gardeners are excellent fo Continue reading
Top Reasons For Maintaining Trees In Winter
June 21, 2017 | Frontier01
Maintaining Trees In Winter With frosty mornings and cold nights, maintaining trees in winter is essential, even though most of us would rather snuggle up near the heater with a good book! Winter is actually the ideal time to stay on top of your garden Continue reading
Council Approval
November 2, 2017 | Frontier01
Tree Removal Application Gold Coast City Council Are you aware that if you require a tree to be removed from your garden, you may need to lodge a Tree Removal Application to the Gold Coast City Council? The Gold Coast City Council has a process for req Continue reading
Do You Need An Arborist Or Tree Lopper
May 29, 2017 | Frontier01
Do You Need An Arborist Or A Tree Lopper Finding out whether you need an Arborist or Tree Lopper, is important. If you have a tree that needs removing or needs a few branches trimmed or cut off, you may think that it is unnecessary to get in an Continue reading
Could Your Trees Be Affecting Your Home
May 17, 2017 | Frontier01
Trees Affecting Your Home Owning a house is the Australian dream, especially a house, that has a big garden that the kids can run around in but you’d never think that trees affect your home. With having a big garden, comes trees and unfortunately, some Continue reading
Are you planting a tree? Pick The Best Trees For Your Home!
May 11, 2017 | Frontier01
Planting a tree is a permanent and long term investment. It adds financial and aesthetic value to your home, but ultimately will benefit future generations and the planet. If you’re considering planting a tree, you need to give it the best possible cha Continue reading
Frontier Tree Services – Why Should You Hire An Arborist Instead Of Pruning That Tree Yourself?
April 28, 2017 | Frontier01
Frontier Tree Services – Why Should You Hire An Arborist Instead Of Pruning That Tree Yourself? There’s a tree in your garden that’s been looking a little rough recently. You aren’t sure what type of tree it is. It’s been in your yard for as long as yo Continue reading
Frontier Tree Services – Caring for Trees in Wet Weather
April 19, 2017 | Frontier01
Caring For Trees Frontier Tree Services Caring for Trees in Wet Weather. To the devout gardener, rain is usually considered a blessing. However, during heavy, unrelenting rain periods, you can have too much of a good thing. Intense weather events can t Continue reading
Frontier Tree Services – Identifying Popular Australian Trees
March 27, 2017 | Frontier01
Frontier Tree Services – Identifying Popular Australian Trees In Australia, we are blessed with a wide variety of unique flora found nowhere else in the world. Whether you want to do something positive for the environment through bush revegetation and Continue reading
What is an Arborist?
September 19, 2016 | Frontier01
There’s a bewildering array of qualifications for arborists, and you’ll find companies will proudly announce their qualifications. But what does it all mean to you? Qualifications are absolutely crucial when it comes to choosing a good tree spec Continue reading
Do your trees need your attention?
August 18, 2016 | Frontier01
So long time no blog… I don’t know where the time has gone! We’re still going strong with our great team of guys, Andy had a few months away in the middle of the year as he fulfilled the traveller within him and payed a visit to his home land. M Continue reading
DANGEROUS TREES AND A VERY CUTE POSSUM
November 13, 2014 | Michael Spence
Long time no blog… times just going too quickly at the moment. What about these temperatures we’re having lately… It’s been ridiculously hot! We have the crew working up at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat for the next few days which is good timing, it’ll Continue reading
Arbor Camp Review & The Eucalyptus
October 15, 2014 | Michael Spence
I didn’t get a chance to blog last week since we had a short week with the Labour Day public holiday. That’s the last public holiday till Christmas now! Arbor camp was held on the first weekend in October. It was a great weekend, the weather was beauti Continue reading
Arborist In The Making And Only 4 More Sleeps Till Arbour Camp!
September 30, 2014 | Michael Spence
Well it’s official… Patto, one of our members of staff has started his apprenticeship! He’s only been with us for 6 months, he’s been super keen for a while now but there were a few things we had to organise first. It’s going to be good watching him le Continue reading
Andy To The Rescue
September 11, 2014 | Michael Spence
We started off the week with a call from the RSPCA rescue unit on Monday, somebody spotted a stray cat (Woody) approx. 15 meters high in an Ironbark tree. The bark on this tree is really rough so the cat would have found it easy to climb up but obvious Continue reading
Rain, Climbing Competition, Trees And Videos
August 25, 2014 | Michael Spence
Wow, what a wet weekend… it was typical that it was also the Queensland Tree Climbing Championships this weekend too! Although we were absolutely soaked through it was still a good day, it’s always good to be around other people who are passionate abou Continue reading
STOP THE PRESS!!! – Our Information Brochure Is Here
August 14, 2014 | Michael Spence
Well filming is complete for the promotional video! We’re in the editing stage at the moment, it’s looking great so far! We should be ready to release it next week and I’m looking forward to sharing it with the team. They did a great job and I’m sure t Continue reading
Lights, Camera, Action!
August 4, 2014 | Michael Spence
I rode the G:Link at the weekend, I’ve heard a few negative things about it, but I can honestly say that I think it’s great! In fact, I think it’s fair to say that it’s reignited my love of the Gold Coast. It’s a great route, and will be even better wh Continue reading
Council Approval – Do I Need It?
July 28, 2014 | Michael Spence
It’s Monday again… I don’t know where the time is going, we just seem to be speeding through 2014, everyone I speak to says the same thing. We had a team meeting last Thursday, it’s always great to catch up with everyone together and have a chat about Continue reading
Welcome To The First Blog For Frontier Tree Services
July 15, 2014 | Michael Spence
I’ll be writing about interesting jobs we do, positing pictures, our staff and be giving advice on any tree related questions I get asked from our customers. Well we’re in the mids of winter already… I love winter, lovely crisp mornings and the perfect Continue reading
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