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Three Ways To Prevent Fungal Infections In Fruit Trees
There are numerous fungal infections that can harm your fruit tree and your fruit crop. From brown rot, which leaves fruit rotten and inedible, to powdery mildew disease, which causes fuzzy patches on the fruit's skin, these diseases are quite undesirable. Thankfully, if you take the three following steps, you can greatly reduce your trees' risk of contracting one of these fungal infections. Prune your tree every spring. The denser your tree's branches, the longer it stays moist after a rain storm.
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3 Tree Diseases That Target Fir Trees – And How To Prevent Damage
Fir trees have become a staple in holiday decorations but look as attractive in your yard as lit up inside the home. The distinctive green needs give a fir tree a voluminous look that can quickly fall aside if a tree disease takes hold. Keep your fir looking full and healthy with regular maintenance and checking for symptoms of tree diseases. Call in a tree services company for assistance when necessary.
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The Essentials You Will Need For Working With Timber After Having Tree Removal Done
While you may have had a tree cut down, there is likely still some work that needs to be done. You may plan on doing some of the work yourself, such as cutting up firewood, making your own mulch or milling rough lumber. To do these tasks safely, you will want to have the right equipment. Here is some of the essential equipment you will need for dealing with your tree removal debris:
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Five Things You Should Know About Tree Removal
As a homeowner with trees on your property, you must know when it is important to hire professionals for tree removal. Tree removal is important to ensuring that property is kept safe, as well as anyone who is near any tree that has the potential of falling easily. Here are five things that you should know about tree removal: No Tree is Safe: Even if you take care of your tree as best you can, it can be difficult to prevent disease that has spread from other trees in the area and more.
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3 Potential Tree Disease That Affect Cottonwood Trees
Cottonwood trees are tall, broad trees that thrive in moist soil and are thus common in yards along rivers or streams. The bark is naturally grayish in color, and the leaves are triangular and green during summer before turning a bright yellow in the fall before shedding. Cottonwoods are a homey, beautiful tree for any yard. But keeping your yard beautiful requires you to keep an eye on your cottonwoods for signs of disease and act accordingly to protect other trees in your yard from spreading diseases.
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What To Ask Before You Hire A Professional To Remove Your Tree Stumps
When you're a homeowner that's looking to have your stumps professionally removed, you may be getting the safest, surest, and most economical deal on the job, as DIY stump removal can be a difficult task for any novice. Professional stump removal is a great way to tackle the eyesores and trip hazards of your yard, and it can often be completed in a manner of hours, or days for really big jobs.
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Fungal Tree Diseases: Symptoms To Recognize
Tree diseases can be a serious threat to your landscape plants. Trees are generally caused by viral, bacterial, or fungal vectors. In this article, learn some common signs of fungal infections and what you can do to prevent the disease from spreading to you healthy trees. Symptom #1: Galls These look like growths, typically on the trunks or branches when caused by fungus. Galls on leaves are usually harmless and caused by an insect laying eggs.
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3 Potential Tree Disease That Target Cherry Trees
Cherry refers to a genus of hundreds of types of trees that all share a fondness for cooler climates. They feature shiny dark bark with large horizontal slits that allow for the natural ventilation of the tree's wood. The ornamental leaves make cherry trees a prime decorative tree. Keep your cherry tree looking beautiful by learning some of the common tree diseases that target cherry trees – and what you or a tree services company can to prevent further damage.
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A Guide To Pruning Weeping Willow Trees
Weeping willow trees are known for their long, exotic tendrils that dance in the breeze and provide a canopy of shade in the summer. In order to keep these trees looking beautiful, it is essential that you give them the proper care. Willows are fairly low-maintenance, but regular pruning is recommended. Here's a look at why pruning is so important, and how to go about it in both younger and established trees.
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I See The Light: Protecting Your Garden And Home After Removing A Tree
If you have to remove a tree in your yard because it's so diseased or damaged that it can't be saved, schedule a time to walk through your yard and the part of your home next to the yard. You need to identify all the potential ways in which removing that tree -- and thus letting more sunlight hit that part of your home and yard -- will affect your property.
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