Hemel en Aarde: Sirex Woodwasp Pine Survey Report
Sirex Woodwasp Background The Sirex Woodwasp is an invasive species in South Africa (first identified in South Africa in 1994). They are...
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Feb 22, 20235 min
THE BASICS OF COMMON TREE DISEASES IN THE WESTERN CAPE
Tree diseases are common, yet we have found that most homeowners lack knowledge in this area. Here is some information on the most...
Feb 8, 20233 min
How to Prune Your Lemon Tree: A Guide for South African Gardeners
Lemon trees are a staple in many South African gardens, providing a bountiful harvest of tangy fruits and a beautiful addition to any...
Feb 1, 20232 min
How to prune your conifers
Conifers are popular for South African gardens due to their low maintenance and year-round foliage. However, to keep your conifers...
Jan 25, 20232 min
What to do when your tree becomes too big
Trees are a valuable addition to any property, providing shade, beauty, and wildlife habitat. However, when a tree becomes too big, it...
Jan 18, 20232 min
How to Transplant Fruit Trees
Fruit trees are arguably the best and most important plants people can grow in their gardens. These trees provide us with good, healthy...
Jan 11, 20234 min
How to Take Cuttings Successfully
Taking plant cuttings is easy to do once you know how. It costs very little (almost nothing) and you don’t need complicated equipment,...
Jan 5, 20233 min
The Basics of Seed Types
The Seed: What is it? A plant's seed is its fundamental component. After fertilization, the ovules transform into seeds. An embryo plus a...
Oct 12, 20223 min
Understanding soil quality
Having good-quality soil is vital for trees to flourish. Each tree requires a different soil. There are numerous soil qualities and they...
Sep 6, 20222 min
What you need to know about Blue Gum Trees
Blue Gum Trees, scientifically known as Eucalyptus Globulus, are some of the most controversial trees in South Africa. You can find a...
Sep 6, 20223 min
The Beginner’s Guide to Pruning Techniques
With having a property with multiple trees as well as different variants of trees you will be surprised by how much information there is...
Sep 6, 20222 min
Milkwood Regulations in the Western Cape in 2024
White milkwood, Afrikaans: wit-melkhout, Xhosa: Ximafana, Zulu: Umakhwelafingqane is one of South Africa’s indigenous trees which grows...
Aug 25, 20225 min
The beginner’s guide to air layering your trees
Do you have a tree in your garden or property that you would like to multiply? Air layering is a simple and effective technique that...
Jun 27, 20222 min
Frequently Asked Questions about Overberg Arborists’ Tree Service
Can I have my milkwood tree pruned? Short answer, yes! Many people believe it is illegal to prune Milkwood trees (Sideroxylon inerme) or...
Jun 27, 20223 min
6 Common Tree Care Problems in the Overberg
There are many different kinds of trees in the Overberg. From tall and skinny trees to small and round trees. The variety knows no...
Jun 12, 20223 min
3 Common Trees in the Overberg
Nature is amazingly abundant. What the earth is given, she returns in surplus and we can definitely say this about trees. We are always...
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