The time of year when the trees change colour and the leaves start to fall.

We’ve had some very wet weather and the ground is still quite damp. The trees are gradually shedding their summer coats and starting to put on their autumn ones.

This is probably the best time of year for tree fans as the leaves fall to the ground and they can be identified more easily.

This is also the time of year to check your branches to see if anything needs attention before the winter gales.

We never know what winter might have in store for us so it’s best to check your trees before the clocks go back.

With Yorkshire having a varied landscape, including beaches, forests, moors and lakes, there is also a huge variety of trees to suit each location.

The Yorkshire Coast has a variety of public parks and spaces in which the trees are one of the main attractions.

Take the Open Air Theatre, for example.

This venue is host to superstars of the music industry in the summer. During the rest of the year, while events are held there, the trees seem to come into their own.

They surround the boating lake and offer a haven for wildlife, flora and fauna.

The area is also great for gathering ones’ thought and chilling out for a few moments.

Our countryside is one of many contrasts and perhaps one of the most surprising ones is when trees grow just seconds from sandy beaches!

The image above is taken in Scarborough Old Town and just beyond the end of the cobbles lies the town’s historic harbour.

The salty air, the cool winds and the dusty sand would might be seen to put off the very thoughts of planting a tree.

However, these little group of trees are doing fine and have the shelter of surrounding buildings along with a sun trap to help them grow.

Just behind these trees is a set of step and a downward slope to the sea so there will also be a steady flow of water when the heavens open.

So why not keep a look out for similar little hidden treasures. There’ll be others near you!

So the summer is behind us and the autumn is here.

Colder nights, darker evening and the leaves change colour.

Yet some of trees in public spaces are keeping their green ‘coat’ for a little bit longer!

Here on the Yorkshire Coast, there are a number of lovely green areas with superb trees that are just starting to show the signs of autumn.

However, let’s enjoy the green leaves and lush grass while we can!

Each tree is unique, a bit us Human Beings!

No two trees are the same.

And then each species is also different from the next. Bark, branches, twigs, leaves and roots have different textures and shapes.

Some are tall, some are small and some are twisted out of shape.

As tree surgeons, we are aware that each tree is different, even if they are of the same species.

Trees can also live for a very long time and even form focal points of a walk or park.

How many times as a kids did you have a favourite horse chestnut or oak?

Keep your eyes open next time you’re out on a walk … and choose your favourite tree!

Few of us can question the strange summer we’ve had in 2019!

Sweltering temperatures, monsoon-like downpours, strong winds … what a difference to 2018’s sunny conditions.

With the trees in full leaf at the moment, any rain and wind combination can mean cause damage, including falling branches.

The dark summer shades on the leaves will soon be turning into autumnal shades heralding the change of season.

It’s then time to think about how to prepare your trees for winter.

We can help with your tree requirements so why not contact us before we get busy for the autumn?

With the summer season now underway, there’s something about the coolness of woodland that is even more attractive!

The Scarborough has many wooded areas including Peasholm, Forge Valley and Jacob’s Ladder.

There is another area of woodland that is worth a visit and that is Raincliffe Woods on the outskirts of the town.

These woods have open access so can be enjoyed by everyone providing each visitor is careful.

There are some rules and regulations which everyone is expected to follow.

Raincliffe along with Row Brow and Forge Valley also have regular thinning work so the ecosystem can thrive.

So if you go down to the woods today, enjoy them and help protect them for the future.

If you are heading out and about in Scarborough (between the rain showers!) then you’ll be pleased to know you can enjoy some tree-mendous tree spotting while out for a walk!

Peasholm Park’s Treasure Trove of Trees, which also takes you along Peasholm Glen, is a great place to enjoy some fantastic examples of rare specimens and the late spring and early summer allows you to identify trees more easily as they are in full leaf.

It is over 100 years since Peasholm Park first opened for everyone to enjoy. The rare trees which have been planted over the decades form the tree trail and there is an information board in the park to help you become a tree expert. Now is a great time of year to put our tree detective skills to the test as their leaves are now in summer ‘mode’ and are easily identifiable.

At the top end of the Tree Trail you’ll discover Manor Road Cemetery which is a tree lover’s dream with immense beech, oak and horse chestnuts forming cool, green avenues amid the peaceful gravestones.

As well as the natural phenomenon of the trees which grow successfully, nature has clearly inspired stonemasons to produce some beautiful stonework.