The prospect of “doing your house up” to increase its value before sale can be somewhat annoying. Yes, it’s a good idea to make your property as alluring as possible to a potential buyer. But it can also be a bit of a downer to do all that work just for someone else to enjoy. When it comes to the exterior of your home, there are a few basic aspects of landscaping that make your garden look lovely, but with only a minimum of effort on your part.…
If you have trees on your land, there’s bound to come a time when you need to cut one down, for example following storm damage, or if disease kills the tree. Large trees should always be tackled by a professional tree service company, but you could remove small ones yourself, provided you have the right equipment.
Here’s how to do the job safely and efficiently.
What you’ll need
suitable protective gear – Kevlar leggings, hard hat, steel toe-capped boots, thick gloves, goggles chain saw axe wedges How to do it…
Trees are not only a great source of shade, but they can also increase the curb appeal of your home as well as the aesthetics of your backyard. Too many trees on the other hand will block out sunlight and make your residence seem dull and gloomy. If you are in a dilemma about the number of trees on your premises, or perhaps a tree has become diseased and you need to have it cut down, consider professional tree felling services.…
Although pruning a tree in your property may seem straightforward, there are several things you should be aware of before you begin. When you prune the tree, how you prune it and how much you remove can all make a difference to the overall health of the tree. Let’s look at the process of pruning a tree correctly.
Preparation
You will need some equipment to help you complete this task correctly.…
Tree stumps can be unsightly in an otherwise pristine yard. They can also take up space, and if grass and weeds have grown over the stump, it can become a hazard. In many cases, the cost of removing a tree stump is separate from pruning a tree; this reflects the difficulty of the job. However, there are several ways you can remove a tree stump from your yard, and this article explores some of these ways.…
Do you own real estate that has many trees on it, and are you thinking about getting some of them removed? If you are not sure about which ones to remove or why they should be removed at all, then take the time to learn about the reasons for doing so. With that thought in mind, here are some of the top reasons for why tree removal from your commercial real estate can be a good thing:…
If there are trees on your property, you want to keep them looking healthy and beautiful. This often involves trimming and pruning, which can be tricky at times. Unless you are experienced with this sort of work, it is generally best to hire professional tree services to take care of this and any other work involving your trees. But, this is just one reason why you should hire a tree service to care for your trees.…
Wood in service can come under attack from insects, fungi and weathering. Nevertheless, in most applications, wood safeguarded from climatic exposure and elements will exhibit excellent durability and longevity. Wherever extra protection is deemed necessary, wood durability can be boosted through the integration of preservative chemicals. A good example is treated pine.
This article explains the reason behind the durability exhibited by treated pine and why property owners should opt for treated pine for various applications if they want long service life.…
Trimming branches on a tree or digging up a stump may seem like an easy job, but many homeowners are surprised at how difficult these jobs really are and what can go wrong when you try to handle these on your own.
As a homeowner, your safety can be at risk and you can cause tremendous property damage when you try to handle even the simplest tree trimming or removal job.…
Iron chlorosis refers to the yellowing of leaves because of an iron deficiency in the soil. If this problem goes unchecked then the affected leaves will turn brown and gradually die, affecting the overall health of your plants or trees. This article discusses some of the causes of iron cholorosis.
The Soil Is Too Alkaline
Arborists say they are often called to prune trees and they discover that the problem affecting those trees is iron chlorosis stemming from the alkalinity of the soil.…
