For most of us, our gardens represent that one place where we can be artistic while we grown some lovely specimens to enjoy for most of the year. The thought of cutting something down then becomes a bit of a problem. However, if disease strikes then it will be absolutely necessary to get in an expert to see if the specimen can be saved or not. For those who want to check this out, try looking up 'tree trimming' or 'tree pruning' to see what kind of things that companies are capable of.

The temptation to chop off a few branches of that lovely oak, which has probably been around for longer than we have, is very evident in some gardens. Lopsided specimens, or those which definitely look a little off kilter, abound where the amateur has given vent to his destructive side. Indeed, the whole thing can be damaged beyond repair if the amateur really does not know what he is doing.

Some people plant large specimens very close to retaining walls or the home and once they put on a growth spurt they can really do a lot of damage for sure. Roots too, although they are unseen, will gradually creep into the foundations and crack whatever is going on there. But if the specimen becomes diseased, it can in fact fall down without notice onto whatever is in the immediate vicinity.

Whatever company it is, it must be thoroughly versed in the way that these grand old specimens grow. If they are the upright kind then of course, the branches may not need a lot of trimming. But the mighty oak, for example, may have to be kept in check while it is growing so that it does not take over the garden completely.

For example, although the thought of having a giant oak in the garden sounds like a lovely idea, all the ground water will be sucked up and plants which sit beneath it will not really do very well at all. Likewise, when fall comes around, the amount of leaf drop can be incredible and people spend most of their time out back trying to keep the leaves from blowing all over the place.

If maintenance is going to be a problem then, it may be a good idea to only plant evergreen specimens to save on all the hard work in the future. For those who have inherited these specimens, make sure to get in a good surgeon to check it over regularly so that disease can be spotted early on and branches kept in trim to stop them getting too near wires or buildings etc.

Although there are many handyman companies which claim they can do this kind of work, it really takes a professional to look after these lovely old specimens if they are to be left behind for the future generations. Indeed, it is we who are the visitors in some gardens and not the plants as we sometimes think!