Though the shade of a well-placed tree can improve a hot summer’s day, a falling tree can be serious. Whether the tree falls onto a car or onto your home, the damage it can do will be serious. That’s why… Read More
Archive for the ‘Tree Safety’ Category
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The Danger of Invasive Roots
Though trees are definitely essential for our environments, they are not without their share of problems. The roots in particular are often the source of many problems that can arise for homeowners. Today we’re going to take a look at… Read More
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Keeping Power Lines Away from Your Trees
We all have to do our best to stay prepared for the forces of nature. With that said, it’s important that we keep our trees property pruned and trimmed, especially those near power lines. Not only could this pose a… Read More
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Choosing a Tree for Your Tree Swing
The humble tree swing is one of the best options for outdoor, low-tech entertainment. Children and adults alike enjoy kicking off their shoes and enjoying the simple pleasure of the swing. To get the most out of your experience, here… Read More
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Possible Effects of Lightning on Your Trees
It’s really a no brainer that severe weather can have lasting and damaging effects on trees. We’ve even seen the end results around our neighborhoods after a thunderstorm has rolled through. From the wind, rain, and lightning, we’ve seen limbs… Read More
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Designing a Tree-Safe Home Improvement Project
Fall is the best time of year for home improvement projects. The weather is nicer, the days are still long enough you can accomplish a great deal on the weekend, and the summer afternoon rains are a thing of the… Read More
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Choosing the Right Tree for Your Tree House
Nothing says “summer time” quite like taking a few days to build a tree house. It doesn’t need to be fancy. Your tree house is going to be the place of many great childhood stories and memories, and that is… Read More
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How to Handle a Tree Damaged by Storms
Almost every season is known for storms, whether it’s the whipping snowstorms of winter months or the sudden thunderstorms of summer. Unfortunately, storms do a very good job at damaging and killing trees in residential and commercial properties throughout the… Read More
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Why Tree Removal is Best Left to Professionals
Trees seem pretty simple—bark, leaves, fruit, squirrels lurking and screaming at you from the branches, sets of eyes peeking at you from holes, mold, fungus, potentially deadly branches just waiting to fall. Okay, trees don’t seem so simple after all…. Read More
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Are Mushrooms Growing at the Base of Your Trees Harmful?
When we see new growth on our landscape, we usually assume that it is a good thing. Flowers, grass, and trees all seem to portend well about the vibrancy of your landscape. Next thing you know you see some mushrooms… Read More