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Practice These Safety Tips When Removing a Tree From Your Yard
Removing a tree is often necessary when it is in the way of your backyard landscaping design, it is growing too close to your home, or because it is diseased or dying. If you decide to remove it yourself, you need to be very careful and follow these important safety tips.
Be Careful Around Power Lines
One of the primary dangers of removing a tree is that they are often too close to power lines.
Warning Signs of Impending Tree Removal
Although having a tree on your yard can greatly enhance the curb appeal of your residence, living with one that is no longer structurally sound can be quite hazardous. Trees generally tend to be sturdy and will stay healthy for a significant period of time. However, if the tree is too old, has been exposed to a pest infestation or has developed a disease, then it may be better off opting for tree removal rather than simply having it pruned and reshaped.
Why Tree Lopping Is A Job Best Done By Professionals
There are a lot of DIY projects you can undertake when you are free at home; tree lopping should not be one of them! Tree lopping is a job that should be left to the experts because they have a better understanding of landscapes and tree biology and care.
Here are some of the crucial advantages you can benefit from by letting a specialized tree lopper to do the work for you:
Why Hire a Stump Removal Company For Your Property
Stump removal can be a good choice for when you have a dead or diseased tree on your lot that doesn't seem to grow or for when you're planning on reworking the landscaping of your yard. Removing a stump can make it easier to mow or otherwise care for your lawn.
It's usually recommended that you hire a company to handle stump removal, but you may assume you can do this yourself with a shovel and a few hours of your time.
How To Prune Deciduous Trees
If you have deciduous trees growing on your land, routine pruning is important to help keep them healthy and control their height and spread. If the trees aren't too large, you could prune them yourself, although any particularly tall, large-limbed trees are best left to a professional arborist.
For those gardeners planning to take the DIY route, here's a brief guide to pruning deciduous trees:
Reasons for pruning deciduous trees
Two Ways To Determine Whether Your Tree Will Survive A Harsh Winter
In July 2015, Queensland got to experience the unusual treat of snow which this state very rarely sees. While it is fun to watch your kids outside building a snowman for a change, these freezing temperatures also put a lot of stress on your gardens. Trees that are already compromised by disease or old age could be hazardous when they strain under the weight of snow. Branches that fall onto roofs or sheds will do damage.
About Me
Welcome. My name is Amie, and I am a lifelong gardener. I have also nursed a few trees back to health, and in this blog, I am going to share many of the things I know about trees and how to take care of them. I'm not a professional arborist, but I have had my hands in the soil since I was a young girl, and I'm confident my knowledge can help others. I am a swimming coach, and I sell seedlings at a local farmers market in the spring. I have been married for sixteen years to may fabulous partner Bryan, and we have two children together. Thank you so much for reading!