April had energy. The good kind, where things are moving, jobs are lining up properly, and you can feel that shift from “busy” to building something. We rolled into the month with a new bakkie on the road (YAY 😄) and started branding the fleet, which just hits differently. There’s something about pulling up on site, fully marked, clean, and recognisable. It’s a small thing, but it feels like a proper step into the next phase. Autumn’s properly here now, cooler starts, softer

Cape Ash Tree in South Africa What it is, where it works, and how I’d look after it Cape Ash is one of those trees that earns its place when it’s planted properly. It’s indigenous. It grows well. It gives good shade. And once it’s established, it doesn’t ask for much. You’ll see it in bigger gardens, parks, estates, farms, and public spaces where there’s enough room for it to do what it does best. It’s not a small garden tree. It needs space. But in the right spot, it’s a str

March didn’t ease out of summer; it slammed through it. We ran a tight calendar across the Overberg, OverStrand and Stellenbosch, with days packed properly (not “busy for the sake of busy”), and a mix of work that actually matters, structural pruning, proper dismantles, and fixing trees that should’ve been handled right years ago. And now we’re in that in-between moment. Autumn’s here. Trees are slowing down. And what you do now sets you up for winter. A few jobs that stood

Erythrina lysistemon A proper look at a loud tree with a soft side I’ve spent a lot of time around coral trees. On sites. In gardens. On farms. In places where they work beautifully and places where they cause endless headaches. They’re one of those trees people fall in love with fast. Bright red flowers. Bare branches in winter. Big shape. Hard to miss. But like most things worth having around, you need to understand them first. This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s just tree sense

If January set the tone for 2026… then we’re in for a seriously good year. The team came back from the break rested, motivated and straight back into action; chainsaws sharp, ropes ready, coffee strong. From day one, it felt like go time . Phones ringing. Quotes flying. Crews out in the field before the sun’s properly up. And honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way. There’s something special about kicking off the year helping people protect the trees they love and making

Chainsaws are some of the most effective tools for property management, but they are also among the most dangerous when used incorrectly. In South Africa, chainsaw-related accidents are far more common than most homeowners realise, ranging from deep lacerations and fractures to severe property damage. Add to this the risks of felling trees near homes or powerlines, and it’s clear why arborists treat chainsaw work with such caution. For Western Cape homeowners, this guide pro

November came in hot, saws humming, dust flying, and no signs of slowing down. The crew’s been all over the Overberg this month, wrapping big jobs, taking on new ones, and somehow still finding time to run a race. Hazard Clearing near McGregor 🌳 We kicked off the month with a proper challenge: hazard clearing of around 12 Eucalyptus globulus trees around a camp near McGregor. Big frames, tight spaces, calm hands. It was one of those jobs that tests coordination and trust,