2015
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Protect Your House And Insurance Rates By Getting Rid Of That Hazardous Tree
If a storm knocks a tree over onto your home, you will have to go through a lot of steps to get the repairs you need. This can not only create a mess with your house and yard, but it could also cost you money and lead to an increase in your home insurance rates. To protect your house and insurance premiums, you may want to consider hiring a tree removal company to trim your trees and remove any hazardous trees you may have in your yard.
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3 Questions To Ask When Deciding Whether To Remove A Damaged Tree
Trees are a great way to improve the appearance and value of your property. But when faced with a sick or damaged tree, many people struggle to know when to remove it and when to just let it be. Unfortunately, this can often lead to unintended and costly results. If you've got a tree that's suffered damage in a recent storm, read on. This article will introduce three important questions to ask when evaluating whether to have it removed.
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How To Spot And Fix Dangerous Trees In Your Yard
It's every homeowner's nightmare – the large, healthy tree is blown over or uprooted during a windstorm, causing major damage to the home and to those living inside. Fortunately, it's a concern that you can easily put to rest with a combination of regular care and inspections, along with timely tree service. Check For and Prevent Mechanical Damage Mechanical damage is usually caused by lawn equipment, including lawnmowers and weed trimmers, hitting or rubbing against the tree trunk.
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4 Ways To Increase Your Young Walnut Tree's Chances Of Survival
Walnut trees grow tall and majestic, producing nuts that make delicious snacks. Unfortunately, a lot of people plant young walnut trees on their property, only to have them wither away and die a year or two later. If you're planning on planting a walnut tree or two, follow these tips to increase your chances of success: Make sure the soil is well-drained. Walnut trees need plenty of water, but they will not tolerate water-logged soil; it will drown their roots.
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What Should I Do With The Stump? Tree Stump Removal Choices
If you have recently removed a tree from your property after cutting it down on your own, you will be left with an unsightly tree stump to deal with. If you do not wish to keep this on your property, you will need to explore ways to have it removed. Most people will have a professional tree service remove a stump for them after a tree is felled. If you wish to take on the task yourself, there are a few options available in its removal.
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Five Signs That Your Tree Needs Help
Healthy trees add shade and beauty to your landscape. Inspecting your trees monthly, especially during the spring and summer growing season, helps you spot any problems or conditions early, which can give you a chance to save the tree. The following five signs mean your tree may need help. #1: Branch or Leaf Loss It's normal for trees to drop the occasional branch or to lose a few leaves outside of the fall season.
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Three Tips To Help You Care For Your Blue Spruce Tree
Tall, stately, and known for their bluish-green needles, blue spruce trees add a year-long splash of vibrancy to a landscape. They are not the most demanding of evergreen trees, but they do require some specific care in order to thrive. If you have blue spruces on your property, follow these simple care tips to ensure they stay strong and healthy for years to come. Mulch around your tree on a regular basis.
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How To Use Fire To Remove A Stump
Most tree stumps are removed by using a tree stump grinder. Even if you do not want to purchase one, you can choose to simply rent one from a nearby hardware store. However, if you do not want to bother renting one, there are other ways you can remove a tree stump from the ground using fire. This is best done with smaller tree stumps and only if the tree stump is not nearby a structure that can easily catch fire.
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3 Tips For Dealing With Dangerous Trees
Trees can be a valuable addition to your home, but they can also be a burden. Dead trees can be hazardous to you and your family. Removing trees that are too close to your home is something that you may need to have done. It is also something that you may not be able to do right away, but there are some things that can be done to reduce risks. Here are some tips for dealing with dangerous trees on your property:
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How To Get Rid Of A Tree Stump In Your Yard
Cutting down a mature tree is dangerous work. Once the job is done, you're left with the big problem of what to do about the stump. Stumps are hard to get out of the ground, and they are difficult to dispose of once you do. Here are some ways to deal with a tree stump in your yard. Pull Out Small Stumps If the stump has a fairly small diameter, you might be able to pull it out of the ground using your truck and a chain.
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