Tree Logic Arboricultural Consultants | Observations in the field

Healthy soil, potential breakthrough research

5. July 2010

Healthy soil differs from dirt in the myriad of life forms it contains. Soil organisms (the biological properties of a soil) aerate, decompose plant material, assist nutrient absorption, build soil structure, reduce water requirements and play a vital role in the nitrogen cycle. A proper balance of nutrients and pH obviously play a significant role [...]

Fig Tree Planting at the Grand Hyatt, Melbourne

27. May 2009

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Fig Tree Planting at the Grand Hyatt, Melbourne

The redevelopment of the Hyatt’s Foyer is complete and the five Ficus hilli var. ‘Flash’ installed by Tree Logic are prospering in their purpose built habitat. The project presented many challenges none less demanding than balancing the horticultural requirements of the plants against engineering constraints, interior design requirements and construction schedules. Tree Logic was involved [...]

Heritage tree saved in Traralgon

27. November 2008

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In October, Tree Logic was set the task of transplanting a large maturing Azarole Hawthorn (Crataegus azarolus) located in old Salvation Army site where it had been planted 60 years earlier, to Victory Park in the very heart of Traralgon which is literally across the road. The tree is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register [...]

Red Maple borer attack

14. October 2008

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A recent letter from Peter has been answered by Stephen Frank at Tree Logic and so we include here as advise to those with similar problems. Hi My name is Peter I have a problem with my maple tree in the back yard. Can you help me with a grub that seems to be eating [...]

An analysis of the Street Tree Population

2. September 2008

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An analysis of the Street Tree Population of Greater Melbourne at the beginning of the 21st Century Download the pdf of the Paper published in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry. Written by Stephen Frank, Glenn Waters, Russell Beer, and Peter May. An analysis of the Street Tree Population of Greater Melbourne at the begining of the [...]

Nothing Gets in the Way of Tree on the Move!

30. November 2007

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If your task was to move a 14 metre wide by 6 metre high tree and you were unable to use a crane because of high voltage power-lines would you give up? Many would – but not the determined Dave Balsamo and team. Here’s the hot tip. It is definitely easier to move house than [...]

Struggling Oak gets a treatment

28. February 2007

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Struggling oak getting a “Carbo drench” and possum guard skirt. It also needs pruning back from the roof to be possum proof. Pictures are of James at work. Click to enlarge.