Wild About Trees

10/06/2026

POV: Your office has no walls, no roof, and a better view than most penthouses. 🌳

60ft up, harness on, chainsaw ready, and another tree in safe hands.

19/05/2026

There’s something deeply satisfying about cobra bracing trees. It’s not just about support cables and structure — it’s about giving a tree the best chance to thrive naturally while preserving its shape, strength, and future.

Getting to do it twice in just a couple of weeks has been a real joy. Every tree tells a different story, and careful bracing feels like working *with* nature rather than against it. Helping reduce stress on heavy limbs while keeping the canopy looking balanced and healthy is incredibly rewarding work.

Good tree care isn’t always the most obvious job to people passing by, but moments like these remind me why I love it. Seeing a tree safely supported and standing in its best form is a great feeling.

20/04/2026

We were recently asked to a pub garden to carry out a repollard on a mature willow 🌿

This tree was originally pollarded due to decay at the base of the stem. With visible rot compromising its structural integrity, reducing the crown helps lower the risk of failure while allowing the tree to continue thriving safely in a busy public space.

Our visit involved re-pollarding to maintain that management cycle — encouraging healthy regrowth while keeping weight and leverage to a minimum.

Regular, informed tree management like this is key to balancing safety and conservation, especially with species like willow that respond well to pollarding.

At Wild About Trees, we offer a full range of professional services, including:
• Tree pruning & crown reductions
• Pollarding & re-pollarding
• Tree removals & dismantling
• Hedge trimming & maintenance
• Site clearance & vegetation management

If you’ve got trees that need attention — whether it’s routine maintenance or managing structural issues — get in touch with us at wildabouttrees.com 🌳

10/04/2026

🌳 Supporting Nature’s Comeback 🌳

After a recent fall, this tree needed a helping hand to get back on its feet. By carefully reducing some of the height and installing bracing, we’ve given it the support it needs to stabilise and recover safely.

We made a conscious decision to retain as much leaf cover as possible — allowing the tree to continue photosynthesising and rebuild its strength naturally. 🌿

Recovery takes time, and we’ll be returning later in the year for some light pruning to refine its shape and keep it looking its best.

It is a the privilege to play a part in preserving this tree’s future — giving it every chance to recover, regrow, and continue to be part of the landscape for years to come.

08/04/2026

🌳 Caring for a Veteran Oak 🌳

This week’s project was something truly special — carrying out retrenchment pruning on a very old oak that had begun to decline.

With the tree positioned over a track and footpath, and close to a newly renovated home, safety was a top priority. Rather than removing this incredible tree, we carefully reduced the canopy to lessen risk while respecting its natural form.

Retrenchment pruning mimics the natural aging process of ancient trees — encouraging new, lower growth and helping to rebalance the structure. The goal? To give this veteran oak the best possible chance to thrive for many more years… even centuries. 🌱

It’s always a privilege to work with trees like this — preserving not just their beauty, but their legacy.

13/02/2026

This old oak had been pruned to hard when houses were built around it 30 years ago and that was the start of its demise unfortunately.

31/01/2026

Trees 🌳🌲 and sun 🌞☀️

20/07/2025

A few photos from a removal of a dieing tree in Ambleside. Its a shame to see such a prominent tree decline

10/03/2025

Spring is almost upon us. Its been a beautiful few days.

20/01/2025

This tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) is indeed an impressive focal point in this garden, especially when properly maintained. Regular pruning every 3-5 years helps manage its size and shape, preventing it from becoming overbearing in the tight space while also encouraging healthy growth. This ensures the tree remains both a visual highlight and safe for its surroundings. 🌳🌺🌳

Wildabouttrees.com

A professional tree experience from start to finish from an arborist with over 10 years experience.