Talking About Fruit Tree Care

Around 30 million Christmas trees are sold in America each year, and if you put one up in your home, you know it requires a lot of TLC, along with the traditional trimming. Not to be left out, the trees in your yard also benefit from attention, particularly in the wintertime. Here's why. Dead Branches Can't Handle Ice And Heavy Snow Any overhanging branches, especially those close to your home or garage, pose a threat, in the event of severe weather conditions.

Do you have a tree or two in your yard? Did you know that now is the perfect time to have a professional check your tree over and trim its branches? While a lot of people have their trees inspected and pruned in the spring, late summer or early fall is actually a better time for a number of tree species. Although you have probably never considered "winterizing" your trees because they more or less do that themselves, taking this step is actually a good idea for a variety of reasons.

Although a well-designed landscape can make the exterior of a house look appealing, it can also lack the coziness that makes homeowners want to spend time outside. Spending more time outdoors can actually resolve a lot of problems in regards to the stress that comes with work and other activities that are done away from home. For example, after a stressful day at work, coming home with the ability to step outside into a plush landscape can have a calming effect.

When you love your yard, it's important to take care of more than the lawn and your small plantings. If you have trees in your yard, they may need to be trimmed at times to continue to grow to their full potential. Trimming trees effectively takes some work, and when you don't have the tools to do it, hiring a professional is the best option. Whether you notice that a tree appears to have a disease and the leaves are discolored, or the tree sustained damage in a storm, get the help your tree needs from a tree trimming service in your area.

Well-maintained trees can add beauty and shade to your home. However, tree maintenance isn't just a matter of aesthetics. Healthy trees are also safer, since decayed or diseased trees are less structurally sound and more likely to fall, damaging your property and possibly causing injury. Here are four things you should do to care for your trees: 1. Water your tree infrequently. Watering trees less than two years old is vital for their health since at this stage, your tree is too small to have an adequate root system.

Keeping ticks away from your property should remain a major priority of yours. The problem with ticks is that they can stick to the skin while biting humans and animals. These arachnids carry assorted diseases and can potentially infect a person with harmful bacteria that makes them feel sick. There are people who have been diagnosed with Lyme disease after dealing with tick bites. Because these arachnids are quite problematic, you should do what it takes to keep them away from your property to avoid dealing with them altogether.

Do you own a home with a sprinkler system? How long has it been since you had your sprinklers installed or just checked out by a professional? If it's been more than a year or two, it's a good idea to have a professional inspection performed. Unlike some other aspects of owning a home, it's not always easy to tell when a sprinkler system has fallen into disrepair. Thankfully, there are a few signs that you can watch for, including:

If you have Ash trees in your yard, it's time to start watching for emerald ash borers, which are small beetles that will destroy your trees. Emerald ash borers don't just snack on Ash trees, they devour them. Once your trees are infested with the beetles, you have to act fast. Here are four steps you need to take when protecting your trees against EAB. Conduct Routine Inspections If you have Ash trees growing in your yard, routine inspections are a must.