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Advice and updates from our team

Damaged tree trunk with hollow and broken bark in a garden setting.

Who Is Responsible for Dangerous Trees in Devon?

Trees are an important part of the landscape across Devon, from residential gardens and country estates to public spaces and commercial sites. But when a tree becomes unsafe or potentially dangerous, one question often comes up very quickly: Who is actually responsible for it? At DTG Trees & Grounds, we regularly speak to homeowners, landlords…

Devon Trees & Grounds Ltd team working on tree and garden maintenance tasks.

Care Home Grounds Improvement in Plymouth: Transforming an Unused Pond Area into a Raised Flower Bed

One of our teams had a great day onsite this week in Plymouth, carrying out improvement works at a care home where we provide regular grounds maintenance services. The client wanted to make better use of an old, unused pond area within the grounds. While the pond had once been a feature of the site,…

Lush green garden with large tree and trimmed lawn beside a house and brick wall.

Grounds Maintenance Across Devon: Another Busy Week for the DTG Team

The grounds maintenance season is now fully underway, and it has been another busy week for the team here at DTG Trees & Grounds. As spring growth continues and outdoor spaces across Devon begin to see more use, our teams have been working across the county helping commercial sites, managed properties and outdoor spaces stay…

Well-maintained backyard with lawn, fence, and mobile home in Devon, UK.

Preparing Holiday Parks & Commercial Sites for the Season in Devon

As we move into spring and closer to the summer months, it is one of the most important times of year for holiday parks, commercial sites and managed properties across Devon. The busy season is just around the corner, and how your site looks now can have a real impact on how it performs over…

Mobile home with a tree in a caravan park in Devon, UK.

Commercial Grounds Maintenance in Devon: What’s Included?

If you’re responsible for a commercial property, one of the biggest ongoing tasks is keeping the outside areas looking presentable, safe and well maintained. Grounds maintenance often gets overlooked until things start to slip, but the reality is it plays a big role in how your site is perceived. Whether it’s a business park, care…

Tree pruning by Devon Trees & Grounds Ltd in progress on a leafless tree.

Signs a Tree Might Be Dangerous (And What to Do Next)

Trees are a valuable part of any outdoor space. They add character, provide shade and support local wildlife. But like any living structure, trees can develop problems over time. When they do, they can become a risk to people, property and surrounding areas. At DTG Trees & Grounds, we regularly assess trees across Devon and…

Tree maintenance workers near railway tracks in Devon, UK.

Grass Cutting Contract Underway on Devon Steam Railway

The new season has officially started for one of our latest contracts, and it’s a project the whole team is proud to be part of. At DTG Trees & Grounds, we’ve recently kicked off a grass cutting and grounds maintenance contract along a well-known steam railway in Devon. It’s a prestigious site, attracting visitors from…

Devon Trees & Grounds Ltd team with service vehicle in a garden setting.

Grounds Maintenance Season Begins in Devon – DTG Start the Year Strong

This time of year is always a big one for us at DTG Trees & Grounds. As winter fades and the growing season begins, our grounds maintenance contracts start to kick back into full swing. It is one of the busiest and most rewarding periods in the calendar, and this year has started on a…

Tree inspection by arborist in Devon for tree health and safety.

Do I Need A Tree Survey? A Guide for Devon Homeowners

If you’ve got trees on your property, it’s something you may have wondered at some point… do I actually need a tree survey? For many homeowners across Devon, the answer isn’t always obvious. Trees are often left to grow naturally for years without any issues, but there are certain situations where getting a professional opinion…

Garden with brick wall, wooden fence, and greenhouse in Devon, UK.

Fence Installation in Torquay: A Tidy Finish to the Week

It’s always satisfying to wrap up the week with a job completed properly, and this fencing project in Torquay was a great example of that. The DTG Fencing team, working as part of DTG Trees & Grounds, were called in to install new fencing along the top of an existing wall to create a more…