TM Tree Services

28/03/2026

We recently carried out some pruning work on a giant Austrian Pine in Leominster at Grange Court. Whilst up there, I identified a failed branch union. Too heavy a job to do in the time allotted for the pruning, and too large a limb removal to be covered by the permission that was granted (this tree is situated in a Conservation Area), we came back a few weeks later to remove the failed limb and make the area safe for cars and pedestrians below.

11/02/2026

Following storm damage in 2024, this fallen silver birch at The Priory in Leominster had gradually been taken for firewood, leaving a suspended root plate and stump that posed a safety risk. Today we made the site safe by disconnecting the stump and root plate, and turned the remaining trunk into a carved bench for the community to enjoy. A small job, but a nice way to give something back.

10/02/2026

An article I wrote for my village magazine, of which I am also the editor and needed to fill a page 🌲🌲

25/01/2026

🌳 Tree Maintenance at Grange Court, Leominster 🌳

Today we carried out specialist tree works at the historic Grange Court building; a beautiful black and white landmark housing a café and community centre.

A large Austrian Pine adjacent to the property had branches overhanging the roof, with needles blocking gutters and contributing to damp and building damage. We carefully reduced the overhanging limbs back to suitable growth points to minimise needle fall, while preserving the tree’s health and natural form.

We also removed and stabilised deadwood and carried out a full inspection of the tree’s overall condition to ensure long-term safety and structural integrity.

Great to be working on such an important heritage site!

30/12/2025

Not a bad way to finish the year.
We pollarded this ash in Luston.
It was showing early signs of dieback, and the decision was made to reduce any risk of failure before it got worse, but to retain the tree. We left it as a high pollard to re-shoot again, and remove the chance of damage to property.
A big thanks to Antony who has helped me all year and a big thanks to ‘The Luston Loggers’ for their help in shifting and processing the timber and in general clearing up.

Happy New Year to everyone, may 2026 be your year

Tom

23/12/2025

Approximately 0.03 seconds after pulling up at the workshop to unload after the last job before Christmas. Merry Christmas y’all!!

23/12/2025

A big thank you to everyone we have worked with this year; subcontractors, customers and everyone in between.

A few days off and back to it after Christmas, but for now Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Tom

24/11/2025

23/11/2025

🌲 PINE DISMANTLE - LEOMINSTER 🌲

I wanted to share a bit of background and explanation about the pine tree that was removed today, as I know many people care deeply about the trees and green spaces around The Grange.

This particular pine had unfortunately been dead for some time. It had been gradually shaded out by the larger, healthier pines surrounding it, and its unusual growth habit made things worse: a tall vertical stem that abruptly bent into a horizontal top with only two branches; one completely bare and twigged-out, the other holding onto a few brown needles but still very clearly dead. There was no living crown left to sustain it.

Because of where it was situated, leaving it standing wasn’t safe. The tree sat on raised ground directly above the car park, and on the opposite side is Grange Walk, a well-used pedestrian route linking the car park and The Grange with the rest of Leominster. It sees a lot of footfall throughout the day. Beneath the tree was also the public toilet block, which would have been at real risk had the tree shed limbs or failed altogether.

While I never like removing a tree, especially one that’s been part of the landscape for years, the combination of structural decline, complete crown dieback, and the high-risk location meant that taking it down was the responsible and safest choice for the public and nearby property.

This work was carried out on behalf of Leominster Town Council, and I’d like to thank the public for their cooperation with the temporary closure of several parking spaces from Saturday night into Sunday. We scheduled the job at that time specifically to minimise disruption and to ensure the area was as quiet and safe as possible.

For the removal itself, we used a rigging and lowering system anchored into a nearby healthy tree (along with my main climbing anchor point). This allowed us to control the descent of each piece of timber, reducing impact, protecting the surrounding area, and preventing any risk to the footpath, car park, or buildings below. It’s a standard method for safely managing awkward or high-risk trees.

And finally, a small personal note: although I’m still recovering from a recent shoulder injury and not yet back to full duties, the condition and location of this tree made the work fairly urgent. I took every precaution to carry it out safely and responsibly.

Thank you again to everyone who understands the balance we try to maintain between caring for our environment and keeping our community safe.

22/10/2025

Just a quick update for customers I’ve not yet spoken with…

I have stupidly undergone a shoulder injury, nothing too severe but is going to be a pain in the backside for a couple weeks.

So please, if I’m due to come and do some work with you; bear with me. My timelines may be extended from what I initially told you.

Thanks for your patience and support

Tom

20/06/2025

An awesome photo and some lovely feedback from a recent customer

“Great service from TM on the hottest day of the year so far! Thank you for a job well done.”