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  • Why DIY Tree Lopping Is Inadvisable


    Homeowners who have multiple trees on their property can attest to the fact that they can quickly become overgrown. When this happens, not only do the trees look dishevelled, but they also block a considerable amount of sunlight from penetrating your yard. Thus, you may be contemplating tree lopping to reduce the size of the tree. And while lopping may seem like a relatively simple task, this does not mean that the process can be carried out by anybody.
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  • Co-Dominant Trees: 2 Potential Problems


    A co-dominant tree has a trunk which splits into two. Co-dominant trees can look very impressive. However, rather than making a tree stronger, having two trunks can actually make a tree more susceptible to problems. If you have a co-dominant tree of your property, it is important that you take care to check on its condition. Below are two factors which weaken co-dominant trees. V Junctions The area where the trunk splits is called the junction.
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  • Reason to Use Mature Plants on Your New Lawn


    All homeowners want a landscape they can enjoy, especially if it is on the new property. Since you can decorate your lawn with young or mature plants, whichever you decide to go with is a matter of preference. However, one thing you should do is acknowledge that buying young plants is a long-term strategy. By choosing young plants, you want your lawn to achieve a particular future look. Therefore, you would have to wait a little longer to see the fruits of your project.
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  • 3 Questions You Should Ask Before Using a Tree Removal Service


    If you have a tree which you think needs removing, you may not feel confident using a chainsaw or axe to do it yourself. Employing the services of a tree removal company ensures that trees on your property are cut down safely and removes the hassle of having to transport and dispose of the trunk and branches. When looking for a company to complete the job for you, it is important you ask the right questions.
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  • Arguing For The Trees: The Eco-Friendly Homeowner


    It's always a sad experience seeing a mature tree that has been around for several years being taken down. However, the need to fell mature trees on private property is often unavoidable. For example, a dying tree or one that's dead already may pose a threat to the safety of people within the private property. Many times, the need to fell mature trees is created by the need to undertake construction-related activities around or along the area in which the tree is located.
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  • How to Use Stump Grinding to Your Landscape Advantage


    When you think about stump grinding and tree removal, you likely focus on the need to remove trees from your landscaping rather than add to the landscaping. There are actually several ways that you can use stump grinding to your landscaping advantage. If you have never thought of reusing what the grinding process will create, then consider these uses and how they can benefit your landscaping ideas for more than just a season.
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  • Different Kinds of Tree Services You May Need on Your Property


    If you are like many homeowners, the trees on your property are a source of pride and enjoyment. But failure to enlist regular services like tree lopping may eventually lead to a tree requiring to be uprooted. The thought of tree removal may be taboo considering how long trees take to grow. However, having a damaged tree on your property poses environmental risks. Here are some of the different types of tree services offered by professional arborists and how they can help keep your trees healthy or remove trees that need to go.
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  • 5 Trees You Should Never Plant in Your Back Garden


    Having your own back garden is a huge pleasure and privilege, but the success of your garden and the joy that it gives you is directly related to the trees that you plant within that garden. There are some trees that are unstable and could fall over, some that attract disease, pests, or animals you don't want in your garden, and some that have destructive roots. Here's what not to plant.
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  • Symptoms That Your Trees Need Some Expert Help


    Your garden can provide hours of pleasure, especially in the summertime, but sometimes it does need some loving care and attention. If you notice any changes in the trees in your garden, it might be time to call in a tree specialist for an expert diagnosis. In the meantime here are some tips to get you started. Foliage Firstly, you should pay attention to the foliage on your trees and be alert to any changes.
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  • The Benefits of Tree Lopping Services


    In the past, removing trees from your backyard was considered a troublesome task, and many avoided it altogether. However, it has become increasingly easier to get rid of unwanted trees from your garden by using the services of professional tree loppers. It is true that trees have lots of advantages, such as providing shade during hot summer days, but they do have some disadvantages. Unless you properly control their growth, trees can pose serious health risks for those who walk under them.
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