Tree Surgery & Garden Terminology: A Quick Guide

Understanding arborist language helps you make informed choices. Here’s a short glossary:

• Crown Lift: Removing lower branches to increase clearance.

• Coppicing: Cutting a tree down to its base to encourage new growth.

• Pollarding: Repeated removal of upper branches to control height and shape.

• Stump Grinding: Mechanically removing a tree stump after felling.

If any terms are unfamiliar, just ask. We’re always happy to explain things clearly, without jargon.