2015

  • Step-By-Step Tree Removal

    If you have a dying or dead tree you want to remove, you may be able to take it down yourself. Larger trees should only be removed by a professional, but when it comes to smaller sized trees, removing them yourself is simple. Here are some steps to help you easily and safely take a tree down on your property. Before You Begin Before beginning the process of felling a tree, you need to look around and make sure there aren't any items in the way, like overhead wires, a fence, your garden, or a car.
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  • Have A Tree To Transplant? Make Sure The Move Doesn't Shock Its System

    When you purchase a tree, you have to move the tree from the place it has been calling home for a while to a new location. If not done properly, your new tree may experience shock when it is transplanted to its new location at your house. Here are a few tips to help you ensure that your new tree doesn't go through shock. Choose A Healthy Tree In order to reduce the risk of shock when a tree is transplanted, you need to make sure that you purchase the healthiest looking tree that you see at the nursery.
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  • Two Reasons Why It's So Important To Have Regular Tree Service

    Whether you have one tree on your property, or something that appears akin to a forest, there's no doubt that trees can help make your home look even better.  Depending upon the height of the trees, you may take a set of garden shears to them periodically in order to keep them nicely trimmed.  However, you may want to begin investing in professional tree service.  Learning more about the importance of having regular tree service can help you determine if you should contact one of these companies right away.
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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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