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Tips for Tree Pruning That Are Safe for Your Trees

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Like a haircut helps your locks to grow healthy and full, tree pruning helps your trees generate new growth and grow healthier. There are some rules of thumb when it comes to any kinds of tree pruning or trimming. Below are some tips for tree pruning that are safe for your trees. Tools to Use As with any task, there are correct tools to use for different aspects of the work.

9 January 2019

Does my tree really have to go?

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Trees enliven any space, creating a natural, lush environment, providing a home for birds and animals, and producing shade in the summer and clean air all year round. Sadly, sometimes trees need removal, and when this is the case it's important to engage a tree removal professional to handle the removal with care. If you've been wondering whether a tree on your property needs to be removed, read on. Why do trees have to be removed?

13 August 2018

How Tree Carvings Can Kill Trees

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Tree carvings don't always kill trees. That much is evident from the tree carvings made by the Basque immigrants that worked as shepherds in the US in the 19th century. Known as arborglyphs, tree carvings are often beautiful. Unfortunately, though they may be pretty to look at once a tree heals, tree carvings can harm, and even kill, trees. Of course, tree carving isn't always done in the name of art.

4 April 2018

How to Check Your Trees for Any Potential Problems

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One of the great advantages of owning a significant piece of land is the opportunity to admire mother nature's creation at its finest. If you have a large number of mature trees, then you can also marvel at their majesty through all the different seasons by looking forward to falling leaves in autumn and brand-new growth in spring. However, you may feel that something is amiss and that one or more of your trees has a problem.

4 April 2018

Two Reasons To Consider Removing Your Palm Tree

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Palm trees are synonymous with tropical climates, so it is no surprise there are many of them growing in Queensland gardens. If you have just moved into a new home this summer and you've never been a huge fan of palm trees, you will have to decide if you want to get them removed or not. Here are two reasons why having your palm tree removed this autumn means less work for you in the long term.

28 March 2018

When Your Trees Need Lopping But You Want to Keep the Local Birds Happy

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When tree lopping becomes necessary, it's a short-term sacrifice that has long-term benefits. The canopy of the tree might be reduced, but this allows the tree to rejuvenate itself. There's also the more pragmatic form of lopping, when a large portion of the tree needs to be removed if it has begun to pose a potential threat to your property. However, there is one sacrifice you might not be entirely comfortable with.

26 March 2018

Invasion of the Wood-Thirsty Carpenters: How Your Tree Stump Could Attract Carpenter Ants

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If you plan to remove a tree, you should plan to remove the entire thing—stump and all. Although it is true that tree removal services might charge extra for stump grinding, it is money well spent. In a country like Australia, where pests such as termites and carpenter ants are common, a rotting tree stump could put your home at risk. Tree Stumps Are Carpenter Ant Hotels Leaving a tree stump to rot in your yard is akin to building a hotel for carpenter ants.

26 March 2018

Palmed and Dangerous: The Dangers Posed By Palm Tree Fronds

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Palm trees can give an area a tropical vibe. That's why they are so popular on front lawns and in yards with swimming pools. Their unique look can add value to a property. However, palm trees can also pose a threat to homeowners and their children, as well as their pets. Though they might not look it, palm tree fronds can be quite deadly if care isn't taken around them. If you have palm tree in your yard, be wary of the following risks to you, your children and your pets.

23 March 2018

A Couple of Tree Services an Arborist Can Provide For You

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Having trees on your property is not only great for kerb appeal, but it can also improve the quality of your air, which is definitely beneficial to your health. Nonetheless, just as other living creatures, trees are vulnerable to illness and physical damage. If you do not invest in proper care and maintenance for your trees, they can quickly become a hazard on your property and expose you to unnecessary expenses.

23 March 2018

How to Determine the Overall Health of A Tree

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If you're in the process of buying a substantial property with a lot of land, the chances are that you will have a large variety of mature trees to enjoy. However, these are of course living structures, and you need to be sure that they are in good condition before you proceed. Don't forget that you are responsible (as the property owner) for any accidents that should occur if one of these trees should fall.

22 March 2018