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  • Avoid An Emergency Tree Removal Situation By "Branching" Out Your Knowledge

    Trees are beautiful additions to any yard, but they can also cause unexpected--but often preventable--property damage. If you pay your trees little mind, think again; many emergency tree removal requests result from ignorant tree ownership. To reduce your risk of experiencing a tree removal emergency, identify your trees and learn how to care for them properly. Know Your Trees Unless you personally purchased the trees on your property or know more about botany than the basic homeowner, you probably have no idea what kind of trees decorate your yard.
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  • How To Care For Your Trees This Summer

    Well-maintained trees in your home will give you spectacular views of blossoming flowers and budding leaves in the spring, as well as beautiful red and orange hues in the fall. However, without proper summer care, your trees may not be able to blossom all year round and give you the gorgeous views and gracious shade you so desperately need. Basic tree service can ensure that your trees remain healthy through the summer months, preventing wilting or even damaging your property during storms.
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  • Getting Rid Of Dead Trees? 4 Ways To Reuse The Wood

    The property you bought has a few dead or overgrown trees on it. You're going to need to have them trimmed or removed, but you don't want to just haul the wood to the local landfill. Luckily, you don't have to. There are a lot of things you could do to recycle and repurpose the wood from your tree trimming. Here are some ideas to get you started. Add To Your Landscaping
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  • Don't Be The Spooky House On The Block - Trimming Trees Before Selling Your Home

    Getting your home ready to sell can be a lot of work, but can be worth it to get the best asking price. It is a good idea to have your trees trimmed before putting your house on the market. Here are four reasons spending money on professional tree trimming is worth it before selling your home. 1. Trimmed Trees Will Let in Light If you use your trees to shade your home and keep summer temperatures down, this is a great day-to-day function.
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  • Cha-Ching! 4 Ways To Cash-In On Those Dead Trees In Your Yard

    If your home's yard has some dead trees that need to be removed, then you might be surprised to discover that you can sometimes sell the wood and stumps for cash! Here are four different ways that you can sell your dead trees and get them out of your yard once and for all: Sell the Wood as Woodworking Raw Material Woodworkers are always looking for quality raw materials, and buying their wood at lumber mills usually comes with a very high price, especially for rare or hardwood trees.
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  • Three Important Steps Following The Removal Of A Large Tree

    No one likes to discuss what happens when a large tree finally reaches the end of its life. The sad fact is that any tree can become too weathered, old or weak to be safe to stay near a home or in a yard where it could be a hazard to those around it. Removing a large tree is not a simple project and even once the tree is gone, the stump and damaged yard often remain.
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  • Landscaping Ideas To Revive Your Backyard

    If your backyard has become a place to collect old picnic tables, children's toys and recreational equipment, give it a facelift by doing some unique landscaping this year. It will be a more interesting place in which you and your family can relax. You may also become the talk of the neighborhood. Here are a few landscaping ideas to start you thinking about how to transform your backyard into some place exciting.
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  • 3 Tree Care Myths And Misconceptions You Need To Know About

    If you're a homeowner and have trees on your property, it's your responsibility to take care of those trees. Most trees require relatively minimal levels of maintenance, including the occasional fertilizer feeding and pruning of branches. Still, there are some common myths and misconceptions regarding tree care that you should know about; this way, you can avoid making a mistake that results in having to remove a dead or diseased tree from your property, which can get quite expensive.
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  • Tree Stump Removed? What To Do With The Grindings Left Behind

    When you hire a tree service to remove a tree from your property, the stump is left behind. The tree service contractor will then grind this stump down. When finished, you are left with a lot of stump grindings. You likely do not want to leave these sitting there, and below are some good things you can use them for: Use it as Mulch Mulch is used in a flower garden to hold in moisture when it rains or when you water it.
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  • 5 Tips To Get Your Landscaping Back In Shape After A Heavy Storm

    After a heavy storm with rain and high winds, it's important that you assess your landscaping and determine how severe any damage is. Even if the impact of the storm seems minimal, you may find that some trees and other plants have been damaged upon a closer look. In order to get your landscaped yard back in great shape, consider the following five tips. 1. Tackle Cleanup As Soon As Possible
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