Silva Tree Surgeons recently carried out a Cedar tree reduction in Taunton, Somerset, in the back garden of a private residence. Cedars are a popular species for planting in gardens and estates thanks to their attractive shape and striking evergreen foliage. However, many homeowners do not realise just how large these trees can grow over […]
Silva Tree Surgeons were recently called to carry out sensitive crown reductions on Silver Birch trees in Taunton, Somerset. Silver Birches are a popular choice in many gardens thanks to their elegant form and striking bark. However, they are also one of the most commonly mistreated species when it comes to pruning. Why Silver Birches […]
Silva Tree Surgeons were recently commissioned to carry out sensitive tree surgery on a mature Holm Oak in Somerset. This impressive specimen is the focal point of the client’s garden and has been carefully maintained for many years. Our goal was to preserve the tree’s natural form while carrying out essential remedial work to safeguard […]
Silva Tree Surgeons were recently contracted to pollard several huge Poplar trees in Westbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset. These trees dominated the skyline and spanned across multiple small back gardens, with limbs overhanging fences, patios, outbuildings, and other property features. Due to their size and location, this was a job where precision was critical and there was absolutely […]
Silva Tree Surgeons were recently called to a property in Porlock, Somerset, after a large tree failed and narrowly missed the client’s house. This incident prompted a full inspection and assessment of the other trees on the steep garden slope. The site sits on a steel incline with trees at the top of the slope […]
Silva Tree Surgeons were recently asked to provide a quotation for the removal of a mature Horse Chestnut tree at a local school near Taunton. The school had previously been advised by another contractor that the tree was extremely dangerous and should be felled. Thorough Inspection and Decay Testing On our initial site visit, it […]
Silva Tree Surgeons were recently called to deal with a dead Maple tree on the edge of a small industrial estate in Taunton, Somerset. The tree had been standing dead for some time, far longer than is advisable. Over the months, the wood had dried out to the point where it had become brittle and […]
Silva Tree Surgeons were recently called to complete a conifer hedge reduction at a residential property in North Petherton, Somerset. What might normally be a straightforward job was made more complex due to the work of a previous contractor. Many of the old cuttings had been left inside the hedge, creating more work for us, […]
Silva Tree Surgeons were recently called to carry out a large limb reduction on a mature London Plane tree in Sparkford, Somerset. The tree, a prominent feature on the roadside, had developed a heavy, over-extended branch that was stretching across both sections of the main road while also overhanging nearby service lines. Without careful management, […]
Silva Tree Surgeons were recently contracted to carry out the repollarding of two mature Willow trees in Creech St Michael, Somerset. The project required a skilled team due to the size of the trees, the site’s access limitations, and the need to carefully manage all arising branches and debris. Three groundsmen supported the arborists to […]
