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We provide a mobile timber splitting service using our transportable, hydraulic log splitter.

Convert your timber into lovely firewood for you to used on your own woodburner or open fire!

Our machine is portable therefore allowing us to come to your property and process firewood and logs to your specification.

We can process large volumes of firewood using our hydraulic machine meaning you get great value for money, and lots of logs to show for it!

Please contact us on 08000 699 738 to arrange your timber processing.

Here are some tips that will enable you to carry out a quick health check of your trees. Starting at the base of the tree your inspection should go as follows;

1. Is there any damage around the base of the tree, look particularly for cavities or holes, exposed roots that are maybe being damaged. Are any of the roots beginning to lift on one side?
2. Is there any fungus or decay around the base of the tree or the stem? Some species of fungus will only appear in late summer/autumn.
3. Are there any wounds or cavities in the main stem? Are there any areas of dead bark or exposed inner wood where the bark has been damaged? Look up at the more major branches of the tree to see if any of the larger branches have any damage.
4. Are there any hanging branches in the canopy, look carefully for any split limbs or dead and decaying branches. Look for decay at any points of previous surgery or limb removal. Do any of the branches cross each other or rub on each other in the wind?  
5. Are the leaves in good health? Look for branches lacking foliage or with a colour that does not match the rest of the tree. Look at the tips of the canopy for branches lacking leaves as this can indicate root problems.            
6. Is the whole tree balanced in form or is it leaning to one side? Often trees can be shaped to bring back a symmetrical form.

If you suffer with light conditions at ground level due to shade cast by a tree, or if a tree if too large for your garden, tree surgery such as crown thinning can help with this problem. Tree thinning can also be carried out to improve its proportion to suit areas within your garden.

By removing dead, diseased or crossing branches, the health of a tree will be improved. However, remember to check that tree preservation order restrictions do not apply.

As we move towards Spring, why not tidy up your garden through the full range of services from Treescapes NI, qualified Tree Surgeons Belfast.

We offer professional services ranging from pruning, to thinning to felling, all of which will get your garden in fantastic shape for the coming months. We can also recommend and plant new trees for your garden, we give this process a lot of consideration – from leaf form to bark texture to autumnal colour.

How about a complete new look for your garden? Our Tree Surgeons Belfast will be able to transform the landscape of your garden, giving you a fantastic area to entertain friends and family, for your children to play in or for you to simply relax in.

Contact Treescapes NI today – fully qualified Tree Surgeons Belfast. We will be more than happy to arrange a free quotation and discuss how we could transform your garden.

One of Belfast’s Top Tree Surgeons Shares the Secrets to Protecting Your Trees

As you know, recent winters brought extreme weather conditions to Northern Ireland. We’ve seen mild autumns rapidly turn to icy, snowy conditions. This fluctuation is difficult for trees to withstand.

So let one of the leading Tree Surgeons in Belfast, Taylan Capan from Treescapes NI, help you ensure your trees survive the winter unscathed.

Water

Extremely cold winters create drought-like conditions for trees. Icy winds and frozen ground dry-out trees and make it hard for them to absorb the water they need. If they didn’t get enough water during the autumn months, this can lead to real problems.

Taylan Capan said: “Make sure you water your trees well, right up until the ground begins to freeze. They need to store lots of water to survive icy conditions. Stop watering them as soon as the ground begins to freeze as this just adds to the icy conditions.”

Mulch              

Adding a layer of mulch around the base of your tree can also help it survive the winter. Although in woods or forests mulch gathers naturally, it’s less readily available for trees in well-kept gardens in Belfast or other built-up areas.

Taylan explained: “Mulch helps maintain a regular ground-temperature and keeps the soil moist. You can make your own mulch from biodegradable materials such as bark, compost and dry leaves.”

Prune

Pruning trees in winter helps to keep them healthy. It removes damaged and diseased branches, and lowers the risk of damage during extreme weather conditions.

Taylan said: “Pruning in winter can protect the tree and people. By removing weak or dead branches from your trees, you are lowering the chance of debris falling during high winds or heavy snow. However, you shouldn’t take on large tasks, especially in poor conditions. Wear gloves and goggles if you’re using a saw and call in a professional for any trees you might need a ladder to reach.”

You can get more advice on protecting your trees by contacting Treescapes NI on 0800 699 738 or via the website.

Treescapes NI are tree surgeons in Belfast, Northern Ireland and offer great quotes on a range of tree surgery services.