Summer Tree Stressors: Too Much Sun And Too Much Rain Can Be Hard On Your Trees

Posted on: 22 August 2017

Trees are susceptible to extreme weather conditions just like other living things. When temperatures rise and the rain pours down, there are several ways trees can be damaged. Sunscald Sunscald is caused by overexposure to sunlight. With the long days and high temperatures of summer, sunscald is something you may see on even healthy trees. Young trees or trees with thin bark are especially susceptible. Sunscald can affect all parts of a tree, bark, leaves, and fruit.
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Natural Ways To Protect Your Yard And Home From Ticks

Posted on: 30 July 2017

Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of any animal they attach themselves to. They inject a numbing toxin into the skin of the host to avoid being felt as they burrow under it. While feasting, they can also transmit a number of disease pathogens that will harm the host. Two of the common and dangerous pathogens they may carry include the ones for Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
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3 Easy Ways To Ruin Your Lawn

Posted on: 26 July 2017

Even the most well-intentioned homeowners can make mistakes with lawn care that leave the suffering or even lead to early demise. If you are trying your best to care for your lawn and still not getting results, here are some common mistakes that people make that can hurt rather than help.  1. Over Watering If you live in a hot climate, you worry about your grass dying during the warm summer months.
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3 Things To Check To Ensure That Cutting Down A Tree Goes Safely

Posted on: 26 July 2017

If you need to remove a tree in your yard, you are going to want to make sure that you understand the condition of the tree before you move forward with cutting it down in order to ensure your safety. #1 Figure Out The Health Of The Tree The first thing that you need to do is to figure out the health of the tree before you cut it down. If the tree is already dead or dying, it will be easier for you to cut down than if the tree is completely healthy.
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