Elm trees are tall, green and stately components of properties across the United States. Unfortunately, a disease known as Dutch elm disease has been threatening these trees for decades. Caused by three related species of fungi in the Ophiostoma genus, Dutch elm disease is deadly and always claims the lives of trees that it infects. In order to eradicate Dutch elm disease and protect the mighty elm trees of the U. Read More»
When you hire a tree service for a major job, the crew will likely arrive not only with their cutting tools, but also with a brush chipper. Instead of hauling away the trimmings after the cutting work is done, the crew will feed the branches into the chipper to make mulch. In most cases, the crew will depart with the mulch, but if you ask in advance, you can often negotiate a deal for keeping this valuable material for yourself. Read More»
Mature trees aren’t just attractive; they’re also worth quite a lot of money. For a homeowner, a tree that is ten or twenty years old could be worth many thousands of dollars. Because of that, it’s often ideal to hire a professional arborist to inspect and care for the tree at least periodically. There are many ways you could accidentally kill a tree if you don’t care for it properly. Read More»
Renting out your property and living in the home are two unique living situations. As the owner, you should feel confident making adjustments or additions that cater to what you want in a home. When managing a rental, you want to do things that make it tempting for a person to put in an application. Beautifying the front with a bold front door, fresh exterior paint job, and a healthy lawn will help, but you can take it a step further by incorporating trees into your rental to drastically improve the curb appeal. Read More»
If you have some experience working with large outdoor machines for DIY projects, renting a stump grinder to remove a tree stump in the middle of your backyard instead of hiring someone else must be a tempting option. But while a stump grinder isn’t so complicated that an amateur can’t use it effectively, you’ll need to be a little more cautious than you would be with a lawnmower. When you’re using a rented stump grinder in your backyard, remember to avoid these three pitfalls. Read More»