Social media for tree care services and arborists, sorted.
A month of posts written for your line of work: the caption, the hashtags, what to photograph and the day to post. Answer six questions and the first month is free.
Where your plan focuses
The platform and content mix SahiPost starts from for this trade. It is a starting point, not a rule.
Platforms
What you post
A sample post
This is the kind of post that lands in your plan, here for Instagram.
Myth: Topping a tree makes it safer. Fact: It causes weak regrowth and decay. The tree becomes more dangerous over time, not less. Selective pruning keeps trees safe and healthy.
Photo brief. Split card: a stumpy topped tree with weak sprouts labelled MYTH, a well-shaped pruned tree with a balanced canopy labelled FACT.
Myths your customers believe
Posts that correct a myth earn trust. Your plan includes them, with your business name attached.
Myth. Topping a tree makes it safer
Fact. Cutting the top off a tree causes weak regrowth and decay, making it more dangerous over time. Selective pruning is safer and healthier.
Myth. Big trees cannot be transplanted
Fact. Many mature trees can be transplanted with proper root preparation, equipment and aftercare. It is often a better choice than cutting.
Myth. Any worker with an axe can prune a tree
Fact. Tree work at height needs training, harnesses and the right cuts. Poor cuts invite disease and accidents.
Myth. Trees near buildings must be removed
Fact. Most trees can be managed with pruning and root care. Removal is a last resort and usually needs permission.
How to prepare trees for the monsoon
- Look for dead, cracked or overhanging branches
- Book pruning before the first heavy rains
- Clear debris from around the trunk
Questions your customers ask
Do I need permission to prune or cut a tree?
Many cities require permission from the local tree authority for cutting and sometimes major pruning. We help you understand the process; never cut without it.
When is the best time to prune?
Before the monsoon, to reduce the risk of falling branches, and in the dry season for most routine shaping.
Can you transplant a tree instead of cutting it?
Often yes. We assess the species, size and site, then plan root preparation and aftercare for the best chance of survival.
Is your team trained for work at height?
Yes. Our climbers use harnesses, helmets and ropes, and work only in safe conditions.
Can you check if a tree is healthy?
We inspect the canopy, trunk and roots for decay, pests and structural weakness, and advise on care.
What about branches near power lines?
Branches touching live lines must be handled with the electricity provider. Please do not attempt it yourself.
Hashtags to start with
Ready for a month of posts?
Six questions, about two minutes. No card, and the first month stays free.