5 Reasons To Get Rid Of That Stump In Your Yard

Posted on: 12 July 2017

Whether you've just purchased a property with a stump in the yard or have recently had a tree removed and are left with the stump, you may be wondering if you should have the stump removed. There are no good reasons for leaving a stump in a yard and garden area and plenty of reasons to remove them. Following are five of them.  Stumps Are Unattractive  Some people try to dress up stumps by placing a planter on top of them and filling them with flowers and plants.
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When & How To Prune Trees In The Summer

Posted on: 12 July 2017

Summer is generally not the best time of year to trim trees. With most trees, it is best to trim them when they are dormant in the spring or fall. However, there are some situations in which it makes sense to prune your trees during the summer time.   When To Prune Your Trees In The Summer In generally, if you want to sculpt or control the size of a tree, it is best to do so when it is dormant.
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How To Prepare For A Stump Removal Project

Posted on: 12 July 2017

Ideally, you shouldn't just wake up one day and start removing that stump in your yard. You need to plan for it to minimize the risk of injury and associated costs. Here are some of the preparatory measures you should adopt: Clear the Area Around the Stump The area around the base of the stump should be free from large debris such as rock, discarded tools or other hard objects that may interfere with the operation.
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Keeping Bugs Off Fruit Trees Without Pesticides

Posted on: 12 July 2017

Using pesticides is one of the best ways of getting rid of bothersome pests on your fruit trees. However, it isn't the best way; pesticides cause different health effects and harm the environment. Luckily, the following tips will help you keep the pests at bay without using pesticides: Prune the Trees Some pests don't fly but they reach your fruit trees via the limbs or branches that touch the ground. For example, ants may attack a fence and get to the fruit tree if some of its branches are touching the fence.
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