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Bracket fungi can be a serious concern for property managers, as they cause decay and rot within the heartwood of trees, leading to weakened structures and potential safety risks.

The fungi produce characteristic bracket-shaped bodies on the trunk or main branches, which can indicate significant internal decay that may eventually result in broken branches or even tree collapse.

🍄 External Symptoms:
The first visible sign of bracket fungus is often the fruiting bodies appearing on the trunk or branches. While sometimes preceded by crown thinning or die-back, these visible brackets often mean that extensive internal decay has already occurred. As the wood becomes weaker, falling branches can pose a risk to people and property.

🍄 Internal Symptoms:
Bracket fungi cause either white rot or brown rot in the heartwood. Both types of decay compromise the tree’s structural integrity, sometimes resulting in hollow trunks. Although a hollow tree can remain stable in certain cases, the decay often leads to significant weakening, increasing the likelihood of breakage.

Understanding these signs and staying proactive can help prevent unexpected tree failures and reduce liability risks.

If you're concerned about trees on your property, consulting a professional can provide insight into management options. For further advice, reach out to our team at 01344 985885.

With frost season approaching between September and November, it’s a good time to think about protecting tender plants on your properties. For those that can’t be moved indoors, wrapping them up can shield them from the cold and wet, helping maintain a healthy, attractive landscape.

Materials like fleece, hessian, bracken, straw, and polystyrene provide insulation from the cold and wind. However, remember to remove these covers during extended mild weather to avoid sweating and potential rotting, and reapply them as needed when the cold returns.

Proper protection helps prevent frost-related plant loss, which can impact the appearance and value of your grounds. Be sure to remove covers during warmer spells to avoid sweating and potential rot, then reapply as temperatures drop again.

Want more tips on preparing your landscape for winter? Give us a call at 01344 985885!

November Grounds Checklist for Property Managers!

As shorter days, wind, and falling leaves take their toll, November is a crucial month to stay proactive. A well-managed checklist now can keep your properties safe, tidy, and welcoming throughout winter, ensuring long-term health and appeal.

Lacking the time or resources to do it yourself?

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For property managers, spotting fungus on a tree can be concerning, but the first step is proper identification to understand the potential impact it may have on the tree and your grounds.

There are many types of tree fungi, often entering through wounds or damaged areas of a tree. It’s important to know that not all fungi are harmful, and any damage or decay caused by the fungus might develop over a long period of time.

Once the fungus is identified and the tree’s condition is assessed, if the tree shows signs of decline, further investigation may be needed to determine the extent of decay caused by the fungal pathogen. Regular monitoring and early detection can help property managers avoid more significant damage, ensuring that the trees in your care remain stable and safe.

For example Ganoderma adspersum – ‘Southern Bracket’

🔴 Form: Bracket fungus

🔴 Fruits: Jan/Dec

🔴 Area of Infection: Roots and trunk base

🔴 Trees: Broadleaved trees

🔴 Wood Decomposition: White rot

🔴 Other Details: The white rot this fungus causes in the roots and the trunk will make the host tree unstable, which may ultimately bringing about the demise of the tree.

Being proactive in tree health management helps prevent larger issues, such as potential tree failure, which could pose risks to the surrounding environment and the people on the property.

During the winter months, it can be easy to ease off maintaining the outdoor spaces of your properties, but this is actually an important time for essential garden and landscape maintenance.

For property managers, this is the perfect time to take care of key tasks like tree pruning, ensuring your grounds are in top shape for the coming year.

Late autumn to winter—November through February—is the ideal window for pruning trees. With most plants shedding their leaves during this time, it becomes much easier to see and trim the branches that need attention.

This helps avoid overgrowth and keeps trees safe, tidy, and healthy, minimising risks of damage in high winds.

Since plants are largely dormant during the winter, pruning won’t interfere with their growth cycles. Instead, it prepares them to produce fresh, healthy shoots when spring arrives.

This ensures that your property’s landscaping will come back thriving and visually appealing in the spring and summer months.

For property managers, staying on top of these winter tasks helps ensure that your landscapes remain well-maintained and that you’re set up for a vibrant, healthy outdoor environment when the seasons change.

Lacking the time or resources to do it yourself?

Contact our team at 01344 985885 for professional support tailored to your needs.

Remember all the storm damage from last year?

Branches strewn about gardens and streets, branches lying in awkward angles on driveways or on the tops of cars, roads and properties flooded, even full trees blown down and across roads.

But there are proven ways of preparing the trees on your properties for a storm

The time to prevent storm-related damage to your trees and property is well before a storm hits. Once it happens, it’s too late to protect your assets.

SIGNS OF SUSCEPTIBILITY...

🍃 Cracks and Splits: If your trees have large splits or cracks, they are far more likely to full blow over or fail during a storm.

🍃 Rot: Remove any tree branches that appear rotted. The branches are almost certain to fail and snap or tear during severe weather.

🍃 Angles: Branches should angle upward at 30 to 45 degrees, which gives them the proper position to withstand heavy storms. Branches that are close together will also be far weaker than others.

🍃 Power Lines: Any branches encroaching on power lines could present problems during a storm, including widespread power outages if the branch breaks the lines or wires.

Also, consider what types of trees you’re dealing with. Some trees are far more susceptible to storm damage: trees like willows, cherry trees and silver maples that all have more brittle wood. While some other tree species are far less susceptible to damage, including white oaks, black gums, sweet gums and bald cypress trees.

If you’d like to discuss taking preventative action, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01344 985885

Having the right people maintaining your properties' landscapes can make all the difference. Skilled and knowledgeable grounds teams don't just keep your properties tidy—they ensure the long-term health and aesthetic appeal of your property. Well-maintained landscapes boost tenant satisfaction, increase property value, and create a positive first impression.

When the team you hire is properly trained, they can identify potential issues before they become problems, suggest improvements, and execute tasks with precision and care. This level of attention to detail not only enhances the visual appeal but also contributes to the overall functionality of the space, ensuring it remains usable and attractive throughout the year.

Having a reliable and skilled team also means fewer disruptions for you as property managers. You can focus on other tasks, confident that the landscape is being cared for by professionals who know how to maintain it effectively and consistently.

If you’re looking to make your job easier and elevate your properties with expert grounds care, get in touch today at 01344 985885.

Earlier this month our Managing Director James Gillate attended Chalkhill Blue Limited 90 day planning event!

James was delighted to win an award for the fantastic growth and performance of Roots Shoots Leaves over the last quarter.

Well done to James and the rest of the team!

Property managers, are you seeking reliable grounds maintenance that goes beyond the basics?

You need a service that ensures your properties look their best year-round while addressing the unique challenges you face.

Whether it’s precise grounds maintenance, expert tree care, or proactive seasonal planning, it’s crucial to have a partner who is committed to quality and consistency.

Detailed reporting and clear communication are essential, so you can stay on top of everything without the hassle.

By focusing on enhancing the appearance and value of your properties, you’ll ensure your outdoor spaces reflect the high standards of your management.

Looking for a solution that makes your job easier and keeps your properties in top shape?

Call us on 01344 985885 for more information.

Struggling to maintain the trees on your properties?

Are you in need of professional help?

The team at Roots Shoots Leaves provides three different methods of tree pruning:

✅Formative
✅Corrective
✅Restorative

All three techniques can benefit your tree by shaping, thinning and removing any issues. Tree surgery can completely rejuvenate any tree's condition, whilst reducing any potential problems that could occur due to poor or unusual growth.

Don't wait another minute to improve the health of your tree! Call us on 01344 985885 for more information.

Borders play a crucial role in the overall aesthetic and health of your property's landscape. They define spaces, enhance visual appeal, and contribute to a well-maintained environment.

At Roots Shoots Leaves, we offer comprehensive border maintenance services to ensure your property always looks its best.

✅ Precise Edging and Weeding: Keeping borders clean and well-defined.

✅ Digging Over and Transplanting: Optimising the use of existing plants.

✅ Removal of Dead Plants: Promoting a healthy and vibrant garden.
Border Creation, Correction, and Re-establishment: Customising your landscape to meet your needs.

We maintain a strict policy of less than 5% w**d coverage and a maximum w**d height of 20mm per square meter in any planting border.

Trust us to keep your borders pristine and your property looking exceptional.

Give us a ring on 01344 985885 to find out how we can help you!

Fed up of the waste surrounding your properties?

When working, the team at Roots Shoots Leaves always ensures...

- Litter collection on every visit.
- Blow, collect and remove leaves and debris from the site.
- All green waste removed and recycled

Don't accept a messy service... choose the Roots Shoots Leaves way!

Get in touch today.

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Property managers, are you looking for reliable grounds maintenance that goes beyond the basics?

At Roots Shoots Leaves, we’re more than just a service provider—we’re your partners in keeping your properties looking their best year-round. We understand the unique challenges property managers face and tailor our approach to meet your specific needs.

From precise grounds maintenance and tree care to proactive seasonal planning, our commitment to quality, detailed reporting, and open communication sets us apart. We work with you to enhance the appearance and value of your properties, ensuring your outdoor spaces reflect the high standards of your management.

Let’s discuss how we can make your job easier and your properties shine. Contact us today to learn more about our tailored solutions.

Autumn is bringing stunning shades of orange, gold, and crimson to your properties, but those falling leaves can quickly become a challenge for maintaining tidy grounds.

Instead of letting them pile up, put those leaves to work. They can be a valuable resource when used as mulch and a soil improver for next year. Simply rake them up, or run a mower over them to speed up decomposition—an easy step towards keeping the landscapes you manage in top shape.

Don’t have the time? We offer a comprehensive leaf clearance service that handles collection, removal, and recycling, ensuring your properties remain neat and well-maintained through the season.

Want to know more? Contact our team at 01344 985885 for professional support tailored to your needs.

Autumn is just around the corner—are your grounds ready?

As the seasons shift, it's important to ensure your landscapes remain vibrant and well-maintained. A little planning now can keep your properties looking their best through the transition.

Here are our top tips for property managers before summer ends:

🟢 Water any stressed plants to keep them healthy.
🟢 Add hardy fuchsias to late summer borders for a touch of colour.
🟢 Pot hydrangeas to create striking displays.
🟢 Cultivate dahlias for lasting color into autumn.
🟢 Take semi-ripe cuttings to prepare for next year.
🟢 Prune summer-flowering shrubs like rambler roses.
🟢 Order spring bulbs now for a great display next year.

Need more guidance to keep your grounds in top shape? Contact us on 01344 985885 for expert advice and support.

As a property manager, maintaining the appearance and health of your grounds is essential—especially when it comes to climbing roses that can become unruly before winter storms.

Properly pruning climbing roses now not only keeps your property looking tidy but also promotes strong, healthy growth. Thinning overcrowded branches allows more light and air, reducing the risk of pests and diseases while setting the stage for a stunning floral display next year.

Imagine your grounds showcasing vibrant, well-maintained roses that enhance your property's appeal and value. A little pruning now can make a big difference in the months to come.

Need help keeping your property in top shape?

Call us at 01344 985885 for expert advice and professional landscape support tailored to your needs.

Want to keep that summer feel going strong?

September might mark the start of autumn, but many days still feel like an extension of summer. This means your outdoor spaces can stay vibrant and appealing for longer.

With late bloomers like Japanese anemones, rudbeckias, and asters showing off their colours, a little care now can keep your grounds looking fresh and attractive. It’s the perfect way to leave a good impression on tenants and visitors.

A bit of maintenance goes a long way! Need help keeping your properties in top shape?

Get in touch with us for advice and support.

"How do you report on your site visits and work completed to the client?”

At Roots Shoots Leaves, we believe in maintaining transparent and open communication with our clients. To ensure our clients are fully informed about the work completed during site visits, we have implemented a comprehensive reporting system.

Following each site visit, we provide our clients with a detailed Job Card that encapsulates all information regarding the visit. This Job Card serves as a summary of the work carried out, allowing our clients to gain insights into the tasks completed and the overall condition of their property.

Our job cards also include before and after photos of each visit. These photos allow our clients to witness the work we do first hand. This also helps keep us accountable, instills confidence in our clients and demonstrate the value of our services.

In addition to photos, our Job Cards also contain a breakdown of the specific tasks performed during the site visit. We ensure that every detail is documented and clearly communicated to our clients.

Furthermore, our Job Cards are delivered promptly after each site visit, ensuring that our clients receive timely updates on the progress of their property maintenance.

Overall, our commitment to transparent reporting ensures that our clients are kept informed, engaged, and satisfied with the quality of our work.

Interested in learning more? Give us a call on 01344 985885

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