Leaning trees are common, but not all of them are at risk of falling. Some trees lean for decades or even centuries without collapsing, while others fail quickly. The difference lies in factors like soil type, root health, tree species, and the angle of the lean. Trees with strong root systems in stable ground can […]
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Tree–to–house distance is often overlooked, but it plays an important role in reducing storm damage and protecting a home. Many homeowners place trees too close to the house, which increases the risk of foundation stress, roof issues, and gutter problems during high winds. As trees grow larger over the long term, pressure on nearby structures
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Late fall is one of the most strategic times to invest in your trees, even though most homeowners don’t think about pruning until spring arrives. Once leaves drop and trees begin entering dormancy, they shift their energy away from foliage and summer growth and into stabilizing roots, strengthening branch structure, and preparing for next year.
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Fall tree trimming is one of the most effective ways to prevent winter damage and keep your yard safe. Tree pruning in autumn helps remove dead areas and reinforce branch strength before storms hit. Dead branches are a common cause of damage during ice storms. When ice builds up, these weak limbs can snap easily,
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When Familiarity Masks Risk The tree’s been part of the yard for years. It doesn’t bloom anymore, but it still casts shade over the shed and lines the edge of the driveway like it always has. You pass it without thinking much about it—nothing’s fallen, nothing’s broken, and it doesn’t seem like it needs attention.
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Spring rolls around, and it’s time to tackle the house chores you’ve neglected during the winter. You organize the inside of your home, clean out closets, and transform the garage into a recognizable space again. But what about outside your house? What will you do about the dead, damaged trees and branches in the yard?
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The world wouldn’t be the same without powerlines. The same could be said of the world’s assortment of trees. However, trees and powerlines don’t do the best job of co-existing. Sometimes, homeowners are faced with the problem of a tree approaching (or about to reach) a powerline. Powerlines connecting with trees are a potential fire
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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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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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