Have you been considering building a tree house on your property? Tree houses can be a fun and fulfilling addition to your home for young and old alike. There are many things to be aware of, however, as you plan… Read More
Archive for the ‘Tree Safety’ Category
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What Does Pollution do to Trees?
Pollution harms the environment. There’s no dancing around that fact. Unfortunately, as humans, our pollution rates have only grown in the past few centuries. In the last few decades, however, those rates have dramatically increased to alarming numbers. We know… Read More
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Trees That Kill: What You Should Never Plant in Your Yard
Living in and around D.C., you may already know a few trees that should never be grown in this climate. A palm tree, for example, is meant for warmer areas, and won’t survive our harsh winters. But did you know… Read More
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Why You Are Killing Your Trees With Tree Trimming
It may seem like a simple act–trimming a few branches, just to get those pesky leaves away from your fence or your electrical wires. With a saw and an ax, you should be able to do this yourself, right? Wrong…. Read More
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What Can a Lightning Strike Do to Your Tree?
If you’ve spent hours on perfecting your landscape, storms probably make you nervous. Rain can cause a lot of damage to your well-planned features, and lightning can lead to serious damage. Lightning doesn’t strike twice, but just one hit to… Read More