If you bought a fixer-upper to save money on the cost of a new home, you may have to fix the yard as well as the house. If trees weren't maintained properly over their lives, then you may need to do a lot of trimming and even some tree removal. Start by calling a tree service for help. Here are three steps you may need to take to get the trees around your new home in good shape.
22 March 2020
Trees have a miraculous way of healing themselves, but sometimes they need a little bit of assistance. If you have some trees on your property that have been damaged in some way, then follow the tree care tips below to help encourage the formation of a callous around the injury and the closure of the wound space. Cut Away Damage Trees will close off a wound to keep healthy tissues from becoming exposed to any predators or fungi that can cause more substantial damage.
22 March 2020
If you plan to sell your home soon and you have a large tree stump in the yard, it's time to schedule a stump removal. If you've taken the steps to remove a dead or fallen tree, you're off to a great start. However, if you want to boost your ability to sell your property faster, learn why stump removal is so important. Curb Appeal Looks are very important when it comes to selling a home.
19 March 2020
Even if you do not use a landscaping service year-round, it is a good idea to hire one to come prep you lawn for the spring. Just a few basic lawn care services, performed at the right time in the spring, can help keep your lawn green and healthy for the rest of the year. Here is a look at those services. 1. Dethatching In the fall, especially if you did not keep up with mowing your lawn until the snow started falling, dead grass probably accumulated in and among the still-healthy grass blades.
19 March 2020
When a tree starts growing a little too big, it can pose problems both above and below ground by growing up against buildings, utility lines, pavement, and sewer pipes. Whether you want to keep the tree, move it elsewhere, or have it removed completely, there are several ways you can take care of your tree before it causes any trouble. Have It Professionally Pruned If a tree starts growing too tall or too wide, you may be able to have it trimmed to reduce its growth.
18 March 2020
There are a few options available once you have a tree removed. You can leave the stump in place to rot — not a great solution since a rotting stump can attract pests and pose a tripping hazard. The other two options are to remove the stump or grind it. The following can help you determine which is best in your situation. Tree Size If the tree was young and small, without an extensive root system, then digging up and removing the stump may be a better option.
18 March 2020
When you head outside and inspect your backyard, you may find yourself looking at an attractive space. However, you may also know that it comes with a lot of work, especially when you have several demanding plants and trees. While you may love the backyard's appearance, you may start to find it even more important that you do not have to work as hard to maintain its beauty. This may encourage you to make plans to remove the most demanding tree.
17 March 2020
Once you become a homeowner, you may get excited about all the changes that you can make to the inside and outside of your home. If you want to put time and effort into focusing on the outside, you may decide that you want to grow new trees to fill in empty space around the landscape. Planting and growing a tree may seem like a simple task, but you will find a lot of details that go into maximizing the chance of a positive outcome.
17 March 2020
By the time they reach maturity, most trees do not need a lot of maintenance. They have big, strong roots that can extract water from deep beneath the soil's surface, so they don't really need watering. They also have lots of leaves to harness the sun's energy, and big, strong branches to support those leaves. However, mature trees do require a little maintenance — having them lightly trimmed every couple of years is a good idea.
16 March 2020