Getting Sorted for Storm Season  Being Brisbane born and raised, I absolutely love South East Queensland storms and the spectacular show they can bring. That said, having worked on a lot of storm clean up over my years in the tree industry, I have a very healthy respect for the power and destruction they are […]

When it comes to maintaining the beauty and functionality of your outdoor space, tree services are essential. While tree removal is often the go-to solution for dealing with unwanted or hazardous trees, one crucial aspect of the process that’s often overlooked is stump grinding. Stump grinding is an invaluable service that can offer numerous benefits […]

When it comes to tree care and maintenance, one crucial practice that often gets overlooked is deadwooding. Deadwooding is the process of removing dead, dying, or decaying branches from a tree. As arborists, it’s our responsibility to educate homeowners and property managers about the significance of deadwooding for the health and safety of their trees. […]

Powerline Safety and Tree Care with Ecological Tree Services in Brisbane We often get asked about powerlines and tree maintenance. Here is a link to the Energex website that talks about exactly that. To keep it easy, if you have a tree or vegetation growing too close to powerlines or power poles, call Energex on […]

Caring for Your Jacaranda Trees The iconic Jacaranda tree lines the south east Queensland streets at the height of spring, blooming and dropping its bright purple flowers everywhere. Living for anywhere from 50 to 200 years, these trees make a statement with their solid foundations and lavish foliage.   Native to South America, the fine […]

Nurturing Poinciana Trees for Vibrant Blooms The Royal Poinciana, grows up to 9 – 12 metres high. With an umbrella canopy as wide as it is tall, they provide shade and protection in the warmer climates. Originating from Madagascar, the blooming of the bright orange flowers indicates the coming of Summer in south east Queensland. […]

Celebrating the Beauty of Humble Hedges One of the most common requests I get asked is to provide plant selection for narrow gardens along a side fence or beside a pool, sometimes both.   Few things to consider: What to you want to screen, side fence, neighbours upstairs views of you in your undies? How […]

Timber Usage and Recycling Practices with Ecological Tree Services in Brisbane We often get asked, ‘Where does the timber go when you cut down our tree?’ The most common answer is that the tree is mulched onsite around Brisbane, by our commercial wood chipper, creating mulch which is then used as garden mulch. On some […]

International Day of Forests with Ecological Tree Services in Brisbane As global deforestation increases at a startling rate, the significance and impact of conservation efforts at local, national and international levels also rises. Offering clean air, water, biodiversity and climate contribution, the value of trees, specifically grouped as forests and ecosystems, will never be lost. […]

Wildlife Spotter Program with Ecological Tree Services in Brisbane On certain jobs it is necessary to bring in a Wildlife Spotter to double check and make sure there are no koalas, or nests in the trees that we are about to remove. While we are obviously very diligent in checking these things to begin with, […]

Unveiling the Secrets: Volcano Mulching Explained Did you know that incorrect placement of mulch under and around your trees can actually be bad for them?   Here are some tips for placing mulch around a tree: Make sure the mulch is at least 10-20 centimetres away from the trunk of the tree, and definitely not […]

Storm-Ready: Tips for Tree Care in Storm Season Queensland weather can definitely keep us on our toes!   For many of us, the subtropical climate is one of the main reasons we love living here and while we love our blue skies and sunny days, we are also known for our spectacular storm seasons.   […]

  Our Trusted QAA Members Ecological Tree Services are proud Members of the Queensland Arboriculture Association (QAA). The purpose of the Queensland Arboricultural Association Inc. (QAA) is to preserve, protect, maintain and enhance the environmental, aesthetic and recreational value of trees, and to promote and enhance Arboricultural practices and management within the State of Queensland. […]

  Meet Alex: Our Arborist Extraordinaire Ecological Tree Services is a family owned and operated tree business founded by Alex Carter, or Alex the Arborist as he seems to be better known these days. Alex has a Certificate III Horticulture (Arboriculture) and over 10 years of experience providing Arboriculture services across Brisbane, which has now […]

  What Makes Ecological Tree Services Eco-Friendly in Brisbane? Did you know we make a monthly donation to the Carbon Neutral Charitable Fund from Ecological Tree Services? This is in an effort to offset our carbon footprint a little as a business and also to contribute to the planting of native trees around Australia. The […]

  Becoming a Qualified Arborist: The Journey Y’all may have noticed that I keep things pretty relaxed, but I am going to take a second to clarify something after a conversation I recently had with a prospective client. I have had a few conversations with this client, been available to answer questions and popped around […]

  Why Hire an Arborist from Ecological Tree Services in Brisbane? Not everyone knows that in order to become qualified as an Arborist we complete an apprenticeship, just like most other trades based qualifications. In this case it is a Certificate III in Horticulture specialising in Arboriculture (sounds a little flashier than tree lopper hey). […]