A strong storm just passed overnight, and you wake to find one of your trees sprawled across your yard. Or, worse, a tree fell and is leaning on your house. It’s a daunting and distressing sight, but don’t panic; emergency tree services are available to solve the problem. Let’s walk you through what to do […]
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When do you prune your trees? While most gardeners believe that pruning is a winter maintenance activity, summer pruning is a game-changer. It’s a win-win: trimming away those dead branches shapes up your trees and encourages new growth. Summer is a great time to cut off those dead limbs that could harbor disease or insects,
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Trees require extra watering during the hot summer months. Adequate watering helps trees survive the hot weather, encouraging optimal growth and overall health. Trees have varying water requirements. Young trees and newly planted trees call for more frequent watering than established trees while they’re growing a root system. Established trees are hardy but they still
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Trees are a beautiful and vital part of our landscape, providing shade, oxygen, and beauty. However, there are times when it becomes necessary to remove a tree for the safety of your home and family. Knowing when it’s time to remove a tree can prevent accidents and property damage. Here are some clear signs that
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Trees are a cherished part of our environment, providing shade, beauty, and a habitat for wildlife. However, these valuable assets are often the target of an invasive pest known as the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). This tiny green beetle has caused widespread destruction to ash trees across North America. Understanding how to protect your trees
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Burning tree stumps is one method to eradicate dead trees, fallen trees, old wood, or intrusive tree species. Still, tree stump removal through fire isn’t ideal and comes with serious risks. Research shows it isn’t the best method for numerous reasons. You can remove tree stumps in other, more practical ways. Studies and fire safety
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Falling branches can pose a serious danger, and cause extensive property damage. Trimming your branches and maintaining trees could save you time, effort, and the danger of falling branches when there’s a storm or high wind speeds. You might be wondering what wind speed branches fall at. It can be important for you to know,
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When the temperature drops in the fall, it’s not only us who begin to feel the coming cold. It affects the garden and your trees. While we might mistake trees for being inanimate objects, we all know they’re living beings, and like us, they turn things down a notch during the winter. Trees in the
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Have you recently cut down a dead or dying tree in your yard? What did you do with the stump? Most arborist companies charge extra for removing the stump, so many homeowners leave it in the ground. But is that a good idea? Does leaving the tree stump present any property risk to your home
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Spring is a busy time for homeowners in the garden. When the weather starts warming up, the trees in the yard come to life. Now is the time to begin pruning to ensure a successful growing season. Pruning is necessary to promote optimal growth of trees and shrubs and requires great care. Early spring presents
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