Elliott's

Stump ground up, leaving the area ready for some alkaline powder. This will balance the highly acidic conifer grindings in the soil.
Also some rapid composting additive.
Then, plant whatever you wish.

Lovely dry day for stump grinding.
Our new machine cut through this softwood with ease.

Wake up to find this damage to your lawn! Camera placed. Guessing the culprit is a very large badger, or dog fox.
Once we know, the correct deterrent can be deployed.

Garden defense in the form of 2m deer fence. Quality 25 horizontal strand wire with narrow space pattern up to 60 cm. Useful to restrain smaller dogs. All posts fitted with UPVC post saver jackets for longevity and cast in concrete.
Add a simple gate to allow access to the adjacent woodland.

Oil tank now cleared of overhanging branches. Insurance companies reluctant to pay for breakages caused by falling branches. Also your liability for cleaning up oil spills is now 100%. Is your tank in the clear?

Carefully pruned Oak. Now clear of the house roof. Also allowing good light onto an increasingly shadowed lawn.
Cut at growth points to discourage emergency growth.
The future health, stability and aesthetic look of this tree are well catered for.

Last twenty feet. Thanks to the skill and professionalism of our top climber, Will Judge.

Much of the branches and smaller trunk removed. Logging down of the remaining wood is underway.

Beginning of dismantlement for this Sweet Chestnut tree.
Though one of the largest specimens in the Ashurstwood area its poor condition and root damage made it a liability for near property. High up to the right of the picture, Will Judge is removing the topmost branches, prior to using rigging t...