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  • Keeping The Trees On Your Property Healthy And Looking Good

    If you have a lot of trees on your property, or even just one large tree that extends over your house and yard, it is essential to trim the trees regularly to remove dead branches and help keep the trees healthy. Removing dead branches can also reduce the risk of a branch falling and damaging something or hitting someone in the yard.  Trimming the Trees When it comes to trimming your trees back, it is not difficult if the tree is small and you can reach all the branches easily.
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  • 4 Things A Tree Service Can Help You With

    If you have trees on your property -- or if you would like to have trees on your property -- then there is a good chance that you could benefit from working with a tree service. You might be surprised by all of the things that the professionals who work for a tree service can help you with. These are just four of quite a few examples of services typically offered by these companies.
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  • How To Prevent Mechanical Damage To Your Landscape Trees

    Whether you are reclining beneath their shade, enjoying how they act as a windbreak for your home, or simply reveling in the greenery and wildlife they attract, trees increase the value of your home. Unfortunately, disease and damage can fell even the stateliest of trees, and often these issues could have been avoided. Inadvertent damage from homeowners is a major cause of tree disease. Even a small wound can provide entry for insects, fungi, viruses, or bacteria into the heartwood of your trees.
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  • Preventing Emerald Ash Borer Infestations

    When you have emerald ash trees in your yard, you have the added responsibility of learning about the emerald ash borer. You need to know about this natural born enemy of the emerald ash tree so that you know how to recognize the signs of a problem and how to handle problems when they do show up. This useful guide will inform you on everything from knowing what to look for to what to do when problems are found.
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  • 3 Reasons Why You Need Professional Tree Care

    How many trees do you have on your property? Have you ever had them looked at and checked out by a professional? Many people do not see the point in having a professional come in and look at their trees. But if you want your trees to remain healthy for as long as possible, professional intervention may be needed. Some of the best reasons why you may need professional assistance for your trees are as follows.
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  • 3 Tips For Trimming Evergreens

    Evergreen trees add a great deal to your landscape design. Not only do they create texture and definition, but they can also provide shade and privacy in some cases. Although incredibly durable, evergreen trees do require some care and maintenance to ensure they are healthy and appealing. If you have a few evergreen trees in your yard, knowing when and how to prune them is key to their growth. Here are a few simple tips to help you trim your evergreen trees.
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  • Understanding Why You Should Not Trim Trees In The Fall

    If you have a number of trees on your property that are not very aesthetically pleasing, then you may want to do a bit of trimming. And, summer and winter can be times that you can schedule your trimming sessions. While this is true, you should try to avoid cutting your trees in the fall. There are a few reasons for this. Trees Are More Prone To Fungal Injections When you trim a tree, you are leaving the trimmed edge exposed to the elements and to the microorganisms that live in the region.
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  • After The Trees Are Gone: 4 Tips To Help Deal With Tree Waste, Roots And Stumps After Removal

    If you have recently had a tree removed, the process has probably left you with unsightly waste, roots, and an ugly stump in the middle of the landscape. There are several ways to deal with problems like tree waste and stumps after you have had trees removed. Here are some tips to help deal with problems from tree waste, roots, and stumps after the removal is over: 1. Recycling and Reusing Tree Waste in Landscaping to Clean Up Removal Waste
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  • 3 Important Signs That A Tree Needs To Be Removed ASAP

    Do you own a property with one or more large trees? Do you know how to tell when your trees have become dangerous and need to be taken down? Most trees have extremely long lifespans, often reaching hundreds of years old before dying. But not all tree species have a long life expectancy, and some may start to die prematurely due to a variety of contributing factors. As the owner of a large tree, it's your responsibility to watch for these things and to have the tree removed before it poses a danger to your home or anything around it.
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  • 3 Signs A Tree Is A Safety Risk

    Your trees are a massive part of your landscaping design and can provide a beautiful background and canopy for your home and yard. However, their large size and heavy weight mean that they are also significant safety risks in the event that they become physically damaged or strained and thus become at risk of falling. Understanding some of the signs that the trees in your yard may represent a series safety concern can help you identify when you need to contact a tree removal specialist early, allowing you to prevent damage to your property, house, and family.
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