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This is our blog, where Dale features some of our work projects, or any other topic of interest (time permitting)! If you have anything that you would like Dale to consider, give him a call on 01305 771874 or 07530 686040. Please come back soon... Dale
Portland work in the wild wetlands creation conservation area

  • Clearing fence lines

    We are currently engaged by the Dorset Wildlife Trust at The Verne Local Nature Reserve at Portland, Dorset. The land is owned by the local authority, Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, and the project [...]

  • Fencing Solutions in Weymouth

    Are you searching for Fencing Solutions in Weymouth?  Coastal Tree Care Ltd has years of experience of building and erecting fencing in Weymouth.  We also work throughout the whole of the south west region.  We [...]

  • Order your logs now

    Order your logs now - the case for wood fuel The recent popularity of wood burning stoves amongst home-owners has sparked a huge increase in demand for wood fuel.  The environmental and [...]

  • Hedge trimming

    One of the mainstays of our business is the regular garden maintenance services we provide to domestic clients around Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester. Hedge trimming forms an important part of this work, and we [...]

  • Lulworth Castle House

    We were delighted to secure the contract for some tree works within the grounds of Lulworth Castle House over the past week or two.  This involved dismantling and removing three trees - a [...]

  • Tree stump bench carving

    I was recently asked by some clients to convert their large tree stump into a bench seat.  Having never tried my hand at chainsaw carving, I said I've give it my best shot!  The [...]

  • Artist’s bracket fungus

    Here's the latest addition to our tree fungi gallery.  This specimen was found recently on a sycamore in a Weymouth garden. Ganoderma applanatum is commonly known as artist's bracket fungus because you can [...]

  • Portland Bats

    Dale is an active member of the Dorset Bat Group. The group is made up of volunteers with a shared passion - we all love bats! Our role is one of helping to record and protect the [...]

  • How to prune dead branches from a holly

    Don't try this at home, but we are going to show you how to prune dead branches from a holly, from our attached time-lapse video clip and photos.  Pruning in trees is obviously more [...]