Ruskins is expert at moving and planting large trees up to 20cm in diameter using tree spades, or for larger trees, a rootball, frame and crane technique. Ruskins' fleet of tree spades includes the largest tree spade in the UK. The Stocker 8 is a 2.16m tree spade that can move trees up to 20cm+ in diameter. Transplanting allows specimens to be
Aeration and boosting of soils around trees is carried out using a 1m-deep soil probe that blasts compressed air, causing fractures in the soil. This decompacts the soil and allows ameliorants such as biochar, fertilisers and bacteria into the soil, which can boost a stressed tree and help it defend against attack. Work is undertaken across the UK
Air Spade is a specialised service for removing soil from around tree roots without damaging them. The technique is useful for tree root mapping, the installation or repair of service trenches, soil de-compaction and removal to promote tree health. Nationwide service
