Hello, I'm Kathy Hicks. I have traveled all over the United States and have visited some of the most gorgeous natural settings. In some parts of the U.S., the trees are so vibrant and it is comforting feeling surrounded by nature in all directions. This has lead me to wish that more of the United States had not become covered with concrete, buildings and asphalt. I have become involved with my local community planting trees and looking for other ways to improve our surroundings. I have found that there needs to be more general knowledge of effective tree care and planting methods, so I created this blog.
Posted on: 20 July 2017
Your trees provide a lot of value to your landscape, in fact, they can sometimes even increase the value of your home. Issues occur when you ignore or simply don't notice when a major problem is brewing. This can lead to the premature loss of the tree, which could further cause property damage if it were to blow down or begin dropping large branches. The following can help you spot problems before this happens.
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Posted on: 19 July 2017
It's a sad day when you have a tree in your yard that is diseased or damaged to the point that it needs to be removed. Instead of risking your safety and the safety of your house by trying to cut the tree down yourself, you should entrust this important job to your local tree service. Professional tree services not only excel in removing trees, but also in helping you take the necessary steps after your tree is gone.
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Posted on: 18 July 2017
Trees are usually added to a property because they should add value, and perhaps for you and your family, the trees you have on your property truly do. However, if you are getting ready to put your home up for sale in the real estate market, it is best to take a step back and reconsider those trees that you have on your property and whether or not they should be removed.
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Posted on: 18 July 2017
If your flowering trees have started to grow unruly, you may decide that you should prune them back to give them a more even, uniform appearance. However, when trying to find the right time to perform this task, keep in mind the following two mistakes you should avoid when pruning your flowering trees.
Cutting Any Branches with Buds or Flowers on Them
While looking at your trees when they have buds growing on the branches or flowers already blooming, you may be tempted to find any branches that do not appear to be producing and cut them off.
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