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  • What Is An Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) And What You Can Do About Them


    An emerald ash borer (EAB) is an insect that lays it's larvae on trees. The larvae then burrows into the bark of trees, feeding off of the tissue inside the tree. This will eventually cause the tree to starve and will kill the tree. If you have a lot of trees in your yard and one is affected by these insects, chances are good that other trees could become infected by these insects as well.
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  • Assessing A Storm-Damaged Tree


    Storms cause tree damages all the time, but this doesn't mean that all storm-damaged trees should be removed. Ideally, an assessment should be made on each tree to determine whether it can survive or not. Those that have a chance of survival should be saved and only the doomed ones removed. Here are some of the things to look out for during the assessment. Other Damages Other Than Storm Damage
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  • Time To Remove A Dead Tree? How To Deal With The Leftover Stump


    If you've got a tree that's got to go, don't forget about the stump. No matter how much you try, you can never completely remove the stump without some added effort. In most cases, you're going to end up with a significant amount of stump once the tree is removed. If you're not sure what to do with the remaining stump, here are three methods you can utilize. Take It Down as Far as It Will Go
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  • How Spring Landscape Maintenance Protects Your Older Loved Ones From Fines


    Homeowners often take their yard care very seriously and work extra hours to ensure it looks great in the spring. However, many older people may simply not have the energy to do it and may get severe fines. Thankfully, professional spring maintenance teams can help to prevent making this a serious danger. Many People Have Messy Yards At The Start Of Spring When winter ends and spring rolls around, most people have pretty messy yards.
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  • Why Aren't There Any Cherries On Your Cherry Tree?


    Many homeowners dream of having a cherry tree in their backyard so they can pick and eat juicy cherries throughout the summer. But what if your cherry tree is not producing any fruit? Sure, it is still pretty -- but you want it to give you delicious snacks, too! Here are four reasons your cherry tree might not be producing. It's not old enough If you just planted your cherry tree a year or two ago, it may just not be old enough to produce cherries yet.
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  • Going on a Long Trip? How Arborists Can Keep Your Landscape Healthy


    When you are away from home for a long time, you will not be able to take care of maintenance and repairs. So, throughout the planning of an extended trip, you should make sure that your home is ready for you to be gone for several weeks or months. Even if you have family or neighbors to watch the home, you will benefit most from preparing the home before leaving.
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  • 3 Simple Tips To Keep Your Trees Healthy This Summer


    Now that summer is near, you're probably spending a lot of time taking care of your lawn and your flower beds. This is a great idea, but just don't make the mistake of neglecting your trees. In order to stay vibrant and healthy, it's important that you take care of your trees throughout the summer. Here are some tips to put you on the right path. Have The Trees Pruned
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  • Ideas To Turn Your Tree Waste Into Art And Other Useful Items For The Home And Garden


    Usable materials that are made from tree waste include woodworking projects, sculptures, landscaping materials, and lumber. There are projects that vary in skill level, which some are as easy as chipping waste and using it as mulch. Other projects like making a decorative jewelry box can take a some woodworking skills. If you have a lot of wood waste to deal with, here are some projects that you will enjoy to put it to good use:
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  • Watering Tips for Landscape Trees


    Healthy trees require sufficient soil moisture to survive, yet water can also be damaging to trees if too much is provided or if it isn't provided properly. Although differences between trees, including species, soil conditions, and climate, affects how much water a tree needs, there are some basic tips that benefit all trees. Minimize competition While most landscape trees will grow well with grass or another groundcover growing beneath them, weeds can be detrimental.
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  • 3 Good Reasons To Hire A Tree Service


    Did you notice that some of your trees are not as healthy looking as the other ones? If you don't know much about taking care of trees, it is time to hire a professional to help you out. You don't want to end up with a lot of diseased trees in your yard that are unable to be saved. Below, you will discover a few of the reasons why hiring a professional is ideal for keeping your trees healthy.
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