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There’s a lot to think about when you renovate your home. You’ve got all the different tradies, deliveries, and those dreaded things that just come up’ while you’re renovating.
Keeping an eye out for trees and other vegetation in your backyard is usually not something most homeowners think about. We’re here to make that change.
There are strict guidelines on tree protection at construction and development sites, and you should seek advice from a qualified arborist to determine the impact of any work. Failure to comply with these laws may lead to prosecution. Before starting a building, whether it’s a DIY footpath or a major reno, you should consider how to protect your trees:
In this post, we’re going to go over what you’re supposed to keep at the top of your backyard when you renovate your home.
- Ask a local arborist to determine your tree’s current and future root zone, trunk size and branch width. This will avoid the heart break of destroying your tree during the construction process and the potential for tree roots to damage any structure or unwanted branches that get in the way of your house.
- Fertilize trees with a slow release fertiliser.
- Remove or grind tree stumps that could cause a danger to tradies.
- Mulch your tree’s entire root zone at least 5cm high.
- Water periodically before during and for three years after the construction process.
- If possible, work in cooler months so that the trees are not under stress.
- Fence around the root zone to insure that the soil is not compacted.
- Ensure that no machinery or heavy equipment is in contact with the root protection zone.
- Dispose of chemicals such as cement, paint, limestone off-site and insure no chemical spills into the soil.
- If you change any levels or change the drainage monitor, see how this affects your tree and make sure that you compensate for extra or less watering as required.
- Monitor your dieback trees, scorched leaves, wilting, unseasonal leaf loss. They’re all signs of a tree under stress.
- Ensure that your trees are checked by the arborist before and after work and every year for the next five years.
Do you need a professional to come and advise you how to proceed with your home renovations? Get in touch with the Low Cut Tree Services team now for your free advice and quote!