t seems that tree surgery is dying out a bit but in fact nothing could be further from the truth as people constantly ask me "how do you become a tree surgeon?"

Well the truth is you have to do a lot of studying as you don't just need to know how to cut and chop but you have to also have the skills to diagnose and treat a tree.

So if you are considering joining the profession then here are a few crucial facts you should know, with the help of the Tree Contractors Directory.

Spring is perhaps one of the more beautiful times of year as you can see glorious blossom, so if you see your tree is short on flowers, you may ask what is wrong. Not only will your garden be deprived of beauty but it may also indicate that the tree is unhealthy and needs diagnosing. This is because flowering is part of the process for certain species, so if you are expecting blooms yet is won't flower then it could need attention. It is best to act as soon as you notice something is wrong but in most cases if it doesn't flower then there maybe a few simple ways to treat it; such as adding extra fertiliser or making sure you water it regularly.

Pooling at the base of the tree is a potential sign that the roots aren't absorbing the water properly, which could create issues in the health of the tree. The lack of water absorption could be due to a number of environmental or even biological problems to do with the actual tree; this is something that you will need to keep an eye out for. This is because if the tree is not taking up water then it will get dehydrated and this will start to make it too dry to survive. As a precautionary measure you may want to talk to someone with more experience, who can provide some expert opinions on what to do.

Branches and bark that are flaking off can be caused by a selection of factors, some of them are almost negligible whereas others are relatively serious. Dry branches may be caused by a heat wave with excessive sun and minimal rain. If this happens, you should ensure that you water the tree at various points during the day until you are left with a smoother bark. The dry texture could also be a result of a deficiency in the correct nutrition, meaning that you should check the PH levels of the soil and add fertilizer as needed. Do your best to watch the tree's status over the period of a few weeks and see if you can spot any betterment.

Tree fungal spores are carried from place to place by wind, water, animals, birds and insects. Some tree fungal spores become pathogens when they germinate on wounded areas of trees. This means that if inhaled they can cause some levels of discomfort, especially on the chest and in the lungs. It can also spread to any of the other trees in the garden. Also as it is not always clear what the fungus is, it is recommended that you speak to an expert. For example, a tree planting specialist from treecontractorsdirectory.co.uk might be able to remove the fungus.

Animals use trees for shelter and for food, so it is worth noting whether animals are attracted to the tree as if they are absent that can prove that there is a problem. You can deduce this because if animals desert it then it is not providing them with enough food or shelter for them, which could cause difficulties in the ecosystem. This is especially true during the summer as it is around this time that animals aren't in hibernation and could be seen the trees. So if your tree is looking a little bare of animal life, it is time to investigate.

Hopefully, these tips will be useful if you are thinking of becoming a qualified tree surgeon and need to know the best techniques to diagnose trees.