Making Trees More Beautiful

Posted on: 8 December 2020

All fruit trees need regular trimming if you want them to produce abundant fruit. Plum trees, however, are especially particular. If you make certain mistakes during trimming, or if you don't trim often enough, you will have very few plums to harvest that year. So how do you go about properly trimming a plum tree? Follow these steps. Use sharp, sanitized shears. You do not want to saw off branches or cut them with dull shears, which can cause the green wood to tear. [Read More]

Posted on: 18 November 2020

While a tree in your yard can host a variety of cute birds and chipmunks during its life, the wildlife population may become more problematic once the tree is removed and only the stump remains. Here are some of the wood-eating insects and other pests that you can avoid attracting if you hire stump grinding services promptly. Termites Termites are probably the best-known wood-eating pest whose name every homeowner will recognize. [Read More]

Posted on: 9 November 2020

Not all property damage caused by trees is immediately obvious. In some cases, the problems are hidden. Just because you can't see the issue doesn't mean that you shouldn't remove the tree, though. 1. Line Upheaval A variety of utility lines may run beneath your yard, such as electric, gas, and water. These are placed underground to protect them, but this protection may not be enough if there is a tree growing nearby. [Read More]

Posted on: 27 October 2020

Tree root problems can be difficult to diagnose, and many of them can't be solved by anything other than tree removal. Know the most common types of tree root issues so you can maintain a watchful eye for them. 1. Pipe Threats Supply lines for gas, water, and even electricity may run through to your house, while sewer pipes run out and connect to the main line. Generally, underground is the safest location for these pipes and lines, unless tree roots endanger them. [Read More]