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Tree Care Tips for New Homeowners

When my wife and I purchased our first home, we learned a lot about tree care. We had always lived in apartments, so when we moved into a home that had a yard filled with trees we put a lot of research into caring for them. We realized that having dead branches trimmed off our trees on a regular basis not only helped keep our trees in good condition, but it also helps keep our family and property safe from the hazards of falling branches. We are very eager to share everything else we have learned about tree care on our new blog, so check back often for new tips!

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Three Steps To Effectively Cutting A Branch Off A Tree

30 October 2017
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If you have some trees that need to be trimmed, it is important that you use the right approach when you trim the trees. You want to make clean cuts when you trim the branches on your trees. Making a clean cut allows the tree to heal and keeps it from developing an infection. #1 Make The First Cut Away From The Trunk When you have a large branch that you want to cut down, you are going to make the first cut about a foot or two away from the trunk of the tree. Read More …

4 Things To Check For When Getting Bids To Remove Trees From Your Property

26 October 2017
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If you have a few unsafe trees that you need to have removed from your property before winter hits, a tree professional is the safest way to get rid of those trees. Here are a few things you need to look for when comparing bids from tree removal companies in your area. #1 Proof Of Insurance The first thing you need to ask for when you get a bid from a tree company is proof of liability insurance. Read More …

Four Ways To Avoid Damaging Your Tree During Trimming

23 October 2017
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Done the right way, trimming your tree can enhance its growth, maintain its shape, and even help prevent disease. The problem is, a lot of homeowners make mistakes when trimming their tree that ends up doing more harm than good in the long term. If you're planning to trim your trees this year, be sure to follow these tips so you don't accidentally damage the tree: Trim the tree in late fall or early winter. Read More …

3 Signs Your Underground Sprinklers Are Affected By Tree Roots

23 October 2017
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When you initially have a professional install your sprinkler system, the contractor will ensure that the water lines and sprinkler heads are far enough away from tree roots that you don't have any problems. However, over time, the tree roots beneath the ground can have a major impact on the sprinkler system and even cause some components to fail altogether. There are several ways that tree roots can cause problems, but the faster you can spot trouble the better off you will be. Read More …

Beyond Negotiations – Other Tips For Affordable Tree Removal Services

20 October 2017
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DIY tree removal is dangerous, but some people choose to go down that route because they think it's expensive to hire a professional tree removal company. Instead of trying to handle such a dangerous job on your own, it's best to look for ways of getting a cheaper service. Apart from the time-tested tip of negotiating or asking for a discount, here are other tips you can use to reduce the cost of removing trees from your property: Read More …