Bizarre and Exciting Facts About Tree Trimming and Other Services

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2016

A Happy Hollow Home: How the Hollow in Your Tree Can Help the Environment

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Old trees are like mountains. They rise up, indomitable and powerful, providing shade and beauty for your garden in equal measure. However, while these woody sentinels may appear robust and sturdy on the outside, they are not completely impervious to harm. Many natural–and unnatural–forces can damage trees, such as termites, high winds and pruning done too close to the trunk.  What often occurs once a tree has been damaged in this way is that over time the damaged area begins to decay, and this decay eventually forms a hollow in the tree.…

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How to Tell If Your Tree Is Planted in the Wrong Place

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When planted wisely, trees can provide your garden with a whole host of benefits. They offer shade for those hot summer days, create a relaxing atmosphere, help you reduce your energy bills, and even increase the value of your home by as much as 20%. Unfortunately, if you plant your tree without carefully considering its future and its surroundings, you may discover too late that you planted it in the wrong location.…

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Make the correct cut when lopping trees

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Tree lopping involves pruning and trimming various parts of the tree including branches and twigs. Prune your trees correctly and no one notices. However, prune your trees incorrectly and everybody will notice. There’s fine line between perfect and poor pruning. You want to get rid of developing defects in a manner that does not mar the tree, leaving it appearing natural and healthy. When you decide to prune a tree on your own, you must take into account the proper pruning techniques.…

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Autumn Is Fast Approaching; It's Time To Get Your Trees Pruned

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Summer is nearly over and autumn is fast beckoning. Soon, trees all over will be shedding their leaves, and in so doing, changing the landscape completely. If you have trees within your compound, then it’s that time of the year when you need to get them tended to. More specifically, your trees need a pruning service. Below, find out just why you need to do so at this time. Reduce leaf-fall…

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Avoid These Mistakes When Removing Trees in Your Yard

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Is there a tree you would like to remove from your yard? DIY tree removal will only be successful if you follow the right procedures and make the correct cuts. You don’t want to cause damages or accidents when removing a tree from your yard. Mistakes made during the tree removal often cause these damages. For this reason, here are some of the mistakes that you should avoid to ensure proper tree removal.…

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Three Items You Need to Protect Your Treated Pine Decking

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Treated pine is built to withstand the elements, making it a popular and affordable choice for decks. It lasts a long time, but unfortunately, even treated pine doesn’t last forever. If you want to increase the lifespan of your treated pine, you need the following four items: 1. Sun Shade or Awning If you want your treated pine deck to last as long as possible, you need to protect it from the sun.…

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4 Tips for Trimming Trees

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Trees and bushes can enhance the appeal of your yard, provide natural shade, and entice birds and other creatures to enter your garden. However, some trees have a tendency to grow too large. If you have trees and bushes that need to be pruned, these tips can help. Know the Right Time to Prune When you are trimming tees, there are certain times of the year when it is a good idea, and other times when you should hold off.…

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Why You Should Remove a Tree Stump

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If you recently cut down a tree in your backyard, you now need to decide if you should remove the remaining stump. While this decision is often based on appearance, there are also some other reasons to consider pulling out the stump. You Want to Plant More This is one of the more common reasons to remove a tree stump. Stumps can get in the way when you want to plant a new tree or put a garden in your yard.…

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Handy Tips When Hiring a Tree Removal Expert

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Contrary to popular belief that tree removal is an easy-to-do, DIY job, removing a tree from your home’s landscape is a highly technical undertaking that should address the health and aesthetics of the landscape. As such, proper tree removal is never just about felling; it is the meticulous process of cutting down a tree and taking it away in a manner that leaves your residential landscape in good shape. Here are some crucial things that you need to look out for when you are hiring a tree removal company.…

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What Are the Different Methods of Removing a Tree Stump?

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If you previously cut down a tree, you now have to think about removing the stump. While it isn’t harmful to leave it where it is, it might be in the way or become a sore spot in the lawn. Here are some methods to consider using for removing the tree stump. Dig Out the Stump While this is the most labour-intensive option for removing a tree stump, it is the traditional method.…

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