Has a tree fallen in your landscape? If so, you should consider harvesting it for firewood. It's not uncommon for a single tree to yield anywhere from one-quarter cord to one full cord of firewood. Furthermore, harvesting the fallen tree for firewood means you won't have to worry about hauling … [Read more...]
6 Reasons to Remove Tree Stumps in Your Landscape
Is your landscape cluttered with tree stumps? Whether they are from softwood or hardwood trees, you should consider removing them. While many homeowners turn a blind eye to tree stumps, believing they cause little or no harm, this isn't always the case. On the contrary, there are several … [Read more...]
Help! One of My Trees Was Struck By Lightning
Has a tree in your landscape been struck by lightning? Statistics show roughly 8 million lightning strikes occur each day. While most of them occur in rural areas, others occur in residential communities. When lightning strikes a tree, though, it can cause serious damage. So, what should you … [Read more...]
How to Prevent a Tree Stump From Regrowing
Just because you chop down a tree in your yard doesn't necessarily mean that it will stop growing. Assuming there's enough of the roots intact, it will continue to grow from the remaining stump. Depending on the specific variety, it may take several years (or longer) to mature. When given enough … [Read more...]
Can I Use a Fallen Tree as Firewood?
If a tree has fallen on your lawn, you might be wondering whether it's safe to use as firewood. Each year, thousands of U.S. homeowners awake to find a fallen tree on their property. Trees can fall from strong winds, wet soil, ground erosion or disease. But once a tree falls, you'll need to … [Read more...]
What to Do With a Fallen Tree in Your Yard
Have you discovered a fallen tree in your home's landscape? Well, you aren't alone. Millions of U.S. homeowners encounter fallen trees each year. While small saplings can usually be picked up and removed with relative ease, larger trees require a bit more work to handle. But there are a few … [Read more...]
Trees Growing Next to Your House: What You Should Know
Trees, like most plant life, have a mind of their own. Their roots will grow towards areas of the least resistance, which may include the side of your home. As a homeowner, seeing the tip of a tree's root structure growing towards your home can be concerning. Conventional wisdom should tell … [Read more...]
6 Signs That a Tree Should Be Removed
Trees are in invaluable element to residential landscapes. Among other things, they filter toxins from the air, release fresh oxygen back into the atmosphere, create natural shade, and even keep your home cooler during the summer. However, there are times when a tree should be removed, which is … [Read more...]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Tree Stumps
Tree stumps are a nuisance for countless homeowners. When a tree falls or is cut down, it leaves behind an unsightly stump. And the next time you mow your lawn, you'll have to go around it. However, there are probably some things you didn't know about tree stumps, which we're going to discuss in … [Read more...]
How Chemical Tree Stump Removal Works
Tree stumps are the bane of every homeowner. After cutting down a tree, the stump will remain in place, preventing you from using the land for other purposes. Some homeowners assume that chopping the stump with an ax will suffice, only to realize later that this is a tedious, laborious and … [Read more...]