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Premier Tree Care - Tree Surgeon Arb Approved tree surgeons for West London, Surrey & West Sussex. Tree surgery, removals, stump grinding, hedge work & hard landscaping.

Family‑run, emergency call‑outs and planned works. Message now for a fast, professional quote. Premier Treecare, your first call for forestry. We are expert tree surgeons specialising in site clearance, tree & stump removal & hard landscaping around West Sussex and Surrey. We have two sites; Staines and Loxwood

05/10/2026

Leaves are really starting to come down across Surrey and West Sussex now, and rather than bagging them up for the green bin, this is actually the best time of year to start a leaf mould pile if you’ve got the space. Collect them while they’re damp, run the mower over them first if you can, shredded leaves break down a good 40-50% faster than whole ones, and you’ll have a lovely, crumbly mulch by next autumn.

It’s also a handy time to spread mulch around the base of any trees or shrubs, a few inches deep, which helps protect the roots as the temperature drops.

Do you save your autumn leaves for anything, or do they just go straight in the bin? Curious what everyone does with theirs, let us know below.

01/10/2026

The Met Office released this year’s storm names back in September, and if last season’s any guide, October is usually when the first one actually hits us here in Surrey and West Sussex. Storm Amy was the opener last year, landing in early October.
Once the ground gets properly wet and the wind picks up, that’s when trees with hidden weak points tend to give way, not usually the healthy ones, but the ones with root damage, cracks, or decay you can’t see from the pavement. If you’ve been putting off getting a tree looked at, this is really the window to do it before the first named storm of the season reaches us.
Anyone had a tree issue during a named storm before, branch down, fence damage, anything like that? Be good to hear what happened in the comments, it’s useful for everyone keeping an eye on their own garden.

21/09/2026

Autumn tree care season is here, and it starts with your Horse Chestnut 🌰

Those spiky green cases you’ll spot in the branches right now are conkers, just about ready to drop.

If the leaves are already going brown, don’t worry, that’s almost always a tiny leaf miner moth, completely harmless. The one to genuinely watch for is dark, weeping bark, that’s bleeding canker, and it’s worth getting checked.

As the leaves thin out, it’s actually the best time of year to spot deadwood hiding in the canopy. We hold off on the bigger pruning jobs for now though, trees are pulling nutrients back in, so it’s not the right moment for fresh cuts.

Fun fact for the comments: there’s a real World Conker Championships, held every October in Northamptonshire since 1965, string and all.

Do your trees need a proper look before winter sets in?

We’re Premier Treecare & Conservation Ltd, tree surgeons covering Surrey, West Sussex, West London and the home counties.

Drop a comment or send us a message for your autumn health check.

21/09/2026

A more serious one for landowners in Surrey and West Sussex this week. Ash dieback hasn’t gone away, and both county councils are still working through infected trees on public land, which gives you a sense of how widespread it is.

The tricky part is that an infected ash tree can go brittle and drop a limb, or fail entirely, without much warning. That’s a real problem if it’s near a drive, a footpath, or somewhere your family spends time. September through to March is the window for dealing with it properly, since it avoids nesting season.

If you’ve got ash trees on your land, it’s worth a proper look before winter sets in. Have you noticed any dieback on your trees, or had one looked at recently? Tell us in the comments, happy to point you in the right direction if you’re not sure what you’re dealing with.

19/09/2026

There’s a reason we love this time of year. Once the leaves come down, we can finally see a tree’s whole structure, which makes late autumn through winter the best stretch for serious pruning work on most deciduous trees. It’s also outside bird nesting season, so it’s the right time legally as well as practically.

It’s a good window for planting too. The ground’s cooler and wetter, which helps new trees and hedges put down solid roots before everything wakes up again in spring.
If you’ve got garden plans brewing for next year, this is when the groundwork actually happens. What are you hoping to get done this autumn, whether that’s a bit of pruning, a new tree, or something else entirely? Let us know below, always good to hear what people around Surrey and West Sussex are planning.

17/09/2026

Autumn’s properly kicked in now, and if you’re a homeowner or landowner across Surrey or West Sussex, this is the time of year we start getting calls after a windy night. A tree that’s looked fine all summer can have a weakness that only shows once the wind picks up.

A few things worth keeping an eye on: fungus growing at the base of the trunk, cracked or peeling bark, or one branch dropping its leaves noticeably earlier than the rest of the tree. Any of those can point to a structural issue that’s easier to sort now than after a storm’s already done the damage.

We’ve seen plenty of “it was fine last week” calls over the years. Has a storm ever caught you out with a tree on your property? We’d genuinely like to hear about it in the comments, it’s the kind of thing that helps your neighbours know what to watch for too.

25/07/2026

Tree surgeons don’t talk about willow trees enough, and honestly, we think that’s a bit of a shame. 😳
These weeping willows (Salix species) are absolute wildlife heroes. They support 452 species of insects and 160 species of lichen, more than any other native British tree, including the mighty oak. Not bad for a tree most people just think looks pretty by the water.

Here’s the bit that surprises most people.
Willows only really thrive in wet ground, so if you spot one, there’s almost always a river, stream or low lying valley nearby. But here’s the bit worth knowing if you’ve got one in your own garden. Willows are fast growing and their roots go looking for water, which sometimes means they head straight for drains, foundations or driveways nearby. It’s one of the main reasons we get called out to assess willows specifically, and it’s a completely manageable problem if it’s caught early.
This is where we come in. As your local tree surgery and forestry specialists, working out of depots in Laleham, Surrey and Loxwood, West Sussex, we don’t just turn up and start cutting. We look at the whole picture, tree health, root behaviour and what that tree needs long term, whether it’s one willow in a back garden or a whole treeline like this one.
Got a willow (or any tree) near your house you’re not sure about? Save this post for later.
Or if you’d rather leave it to us, message us or tap the link in bio for a free quote. We’re always happy to have a chat.

12/05/2026

It was our pleasure to be the headline sponsor again for this lovely local event in West Sussex

Meeting lots of customers old and new!

🌸 Did you know that one of the most spectacular blossom trees in Britain is almost completely inaccessible to bees? 🐝 Th...
18/04/2026

🌸 Did you know that one of the most spectacular blossom trees in Britain is almost completely inaccessible to bees? 🐝

This is Prunus ‘Kanzan’, the Japanese Flowering Cherry, currently at peak bloom across Surrey and West Sussex. Those stunning double pink rosette flowers are breathtaking. But those extra petals replace the pollen-bearing stamens, meaning pollinators simply cannot get in.

Beautiful. But worth understanding properly.
If you have one of these in your garden, here is what matters right now 👇

🔸 These trees spread considerably more than most people expect. A mature Kanzan can reach 10 metres tall and equally as wide. In a residential setting that needs managing properly before it becomes a problem

🔸 Nesting season is fully underway. Any work on this tree requires a qualified arborist nest check before a single branch is touched between now and the end of August

🔸 Always check for a TPO before any work takes place. Mature ornamental cherries are frequently protected. Work without written consent from your local authority carries an unlimited fine

We are Premier Treecare & Conservation Ltd, ARB-approved tree surgeons covering Surrey and West Sussex. Free assessment. 24 hour response.

📲 DM us or tap the link in our bio.
👇 Did you know about the bees and double blossom? Drop a 🌸 below!

🌸 Did you know that right now, across the UK, Purple Crab Apple trees are at their absolute peak bloom and they will onl...
07/04/2026

🌸 Did you know that right now, across the UK, Purple Crab Apple trees are at their absolute peak bloom and they will only last another two to three weeks?
This stunning Purple Crab Apple (Malus ‘Royalty’) is in full flower this week and it is one of the most spectacular sights of the entire spring season. That extraordinary deep cerise-magenta blossom is not just beautiful. It is one of nature’s most important moments of the year. 🌸💜
Here is why this tree matters far more than most people realise 👇
🔸 It is a critical early food source for pollinators. Bees, hoverflies and early butterflies emerging from winter rely on blossom like this when food is still genuinely scarce. A mature Crab Apple in full flower is an absolute lifeline for early season wildlife
🔸 It keeps on giving right through to winter. Those flowers will become deep red crab apples that feed blackbirds, thrushes and fieldfares through the coldest months of the year. One tree working hard for wildlife all year round
🔸 Urban Crab Apples are under more pressure than they look. Compacted soil, road salt, pavement damage and air pollution all silently stress city trees over time. A professional health check can make the difference between a tree that thrives and one that quietly declines
🔸 The pruning window for this species is now closed. Any structural work on Malus species should be completed in late winter before blossom begins. Work carried out now risks stressing the tree and significantly reducing the fruit crop that wildlife depends on in autumn
🔸 Nesting season is fully underway. A tree in full blossom is prime nesting habitat. A qualified arborist nest check is a legal requirement before any work takes place between now and the end of July
Trees like this one are a reminder of just how much the right tree in the right place can do for the world around it. 💚
We are Premier Treecare & Conservation Ltd, ARB-approved tree surgeons covering West London, Surrey and West Sussex.
📲 Free assessment. 24 hour response. DM us or tap the link in our bio.
👇 Are you seeing blossom near you this week? Drop a 🌸 below!

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