2016

  • 3 Common Tree Care Myths To Be Aware Of

    There is a lot of erroneous information floating around where tree care is concerned. While much of this information is relatively harmless; other things may end up causing a lot of damage to a tree. If you would like to improve your knowledge about how to best care for your trees, read on. This article will expose three blatantly incorrect myths. You should always stake a young tree. It is certainly true that young trees are more fragile and vulnerable than mature trees.
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  • Q&A: Stump Grinding

    Stump grinding is the industry standard when it comes to professional stump removal, and for good reason. It's a relatively safe, quick, and effective way to get rid of an unsightly stump so that you can begin to recover your yard. If you still have questions about the procedure, the following can help answer them while alleviating any concerns you have about the process. Is there a size limit for stump grinding?
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  • 2 Reasons To Hire A Service To Care For Your Trees

    One of the best resources at your disposal when it comes to trying to keep your trees and property in good condition is a tree service, mostly because of the many ways in which they can assist you. Listed below are two of the many reasons to consider hiring a service to care for and maintain your trees. Disease and Infestation Treatment One of the most important services that a tree service can perform is to diagnose and potentially treat various diseases and infestations that may affect your trees.
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  • Property Look Bare? Plant Some Low-Maintenance Trees

    If your property is bare, one of the best ways to help with this is by planting trees. Once a tree is planted, it can last for decades. Because of this, you need to be careful in the type of trees you choose. Below are three good choices of low-maintenance trees you may prefer. Amur Maple The Amur maple tree comes from the Acer ginnala family and has dark green leaves that change to a beautiful red color in the fall.
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  • Why Isn't Your Apple Tree Producing A Lot Of Apples?

    If you have an apple tree in your backyard, then you probably look forward to a delicious harvest of apples each year. But what if your apple tree is only producing a few apples? What's causing this low production, and what can you do about it? Here's a look at a few possibilities. Your apple tree does not have a good pollinating partner. Most apple trees are not self-pollinating. This means that they need another apple tree, of a different variety, nearby to pollinate them.
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  • Planting A New Tree In Your Yard? Tips For Planting And Pruning It

    Trees in a yard can be beneficial, as they provide you with shade, and can also add to the beauty of your landscaping. If you have plans to plant a new tree in your yard, you need to learn a few things before you purchase it, such as planting and pruning them. Keep reading and your young tree will grow to be beautiful, healthy, and strong. Watch Out for the Roots
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  • Three Ways To Approach Your Stump Removal Safely

    Renting a stump grinder is an ideal way to deal with the unsightly tree stumps left in your yard after you've cut down some trees. Given the risks of using this machine with its rapidly spinning cutting bit and the danger of wood flying off the stump at a high rate of speed, it's important to always make your safety a priority. Here are three important tactics that you can use to keep safe.
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  • Owning Bigtooth Aspens: Diseases, Insects, And How A Tree Service Can Help

    If your yard has difficult soil that is rich in sand or clay, you might have problems finding trees that can add greenery and shade and thrive in such growing conditions. One possible contender for your yard is the bigtooth aspen, which is a smaller, more yellow-toned tree than more commonly known aspen varieties. The bigtooth's real showstopper is its namesake: glossy green leaves with jagged edges that resemble teeth.
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