Tree Surgery Guides & Advice

Practical guidance on tree care, tree law and what to expect from professional tree surgery - written by our qualified arborists.

Tree Law

Tree Preservation Orders Sheffield - What You Need to Know

September 2026 8 min read

How to check if your tree has a TPO, what work requires consent, how to apply through Sheffield City Council, and the penalties for getting it wrong.

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Tree Care

Apple Tree Pruning UK - When and How to Get It Right

September 2026 9 min read

The right time of year to prune, what to cut and what to leave, how to renovate an overgrown apple tree, and when the job is better left to a professional.

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Tree Care

How to Pollard a Tree - A Complete UK Guide

September 2026 10 min read

Which species can be pollarded, when to do it, correct step-by-step technique, how to establish an ongoing cycle, and when to call a professional arborist.

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Neighbour Disputes

Neighbour's Tree Blocking Light - Your Rights and Options

September 2026 8 min read

What you can legally do about a neighbour's tree blocking your light, overhanging your garden, or causing damage - covering the right to light, high hedge law, and practical routes to resolution.

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Got a Tree Question?

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