Bay Canopy Notes is an independent collection of practical writing about trees, gardens and residential sections in New Zealand, with a lean towards the Bay of Plenty, where many of the questions we get started.
The articles cover pruning, removal, storm damage, roots and hard surfaces, native planting, seasonal care and the rules that apply when a tree sits near a boundary. They are written for homeowners who want to understand a problem well enough to ask good questions before any work starts.
Nothing here is sold or promoted. Where an article mentions specialists, it is because a job genuinely needs one. Council rules, district plans and safety requirements change, so always check current requirements with your council before acting.