If you have been to Florida, chances are that you have heard of mangrove trees but you may not know a lot about these types of trees. Below are five facts about mangrove trees that are both educational and interesting.
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5 Facts About Mangrove Trees
Reasons to Prune Your Shrubs and Trees
Have you considered pruning your trees? You might think that it’s a good idea to do it. There are a lot of good reasons that you want to prune your trees, some of them to help protect your family and property, others to make your property look better. Below are 10 reasons that it’s a good idea to prune your shrubs and your trees.
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Is Your Tree a Danger to You?
One of the biggest problems with trees each year is when the tree or branch falls. This can lead to damage to your house, car or other things and it even can cause major injuries and sometimes even death. Some people are afraid of this happening and they think about having the trees removed from their property. However, if they have healthy trees, this isn’t always a good idea. Having one big tree on the property can add lots of value to the property or it also can help you with saving money on costs to cool your home. Trees also are great for cheering you up and making you happy.
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A Guide to Pruning Fruit Trees
If you grow fruit trees, whether you grow just a couple or you have an orchard, you want to know how to take good care of them. One way to do this is through pruning them. Below we have provided you with a guide to pruning your fruit trees to get the best yield and results.
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How to Use a Chain Saw Safely
A chain saw is a very popular tool for people to use. But when you are using a chain saw, it can be very dangerous, too, if you’re not using it properly. Below are seven rules to follow when you are using a chain saw to make sure that you’re staying safe.
A Guide to Tree Care After Hurricane Irma
With so many hurricanes happening in Florida, particularly Hurricane Irma, a lot of people have found that their trees have suffered major damage. If you have had problems with trees being damaged in a hurricane, below are some tips that you can use to help your trees and your landscape get back to normal. » Read more…
How to Transplant Trees or Shrubs
A lot of times you love where your trees are, and you leave them there for the rest of their lives. But sometimes you have to transplant a tree that is already established. Transplanting a mature shrub or tree can be done even though it’s not as easy as when you plant a new one. There are a few reasons why you may need to relocate a plant that is already established. Some of these reasons are:
- Adding to your home or doing a hardscaping project which means your plant has to be moved
- You’re moving to another address and you want to take a favorite shrub or tree
- A foundation plant has outgrown its current space so it needs another home in order to stay healthy and flourish
A Guide to Pruning and Trimming Your Trees
If you own your home or a business, chances are that you have at least one tree on your piece of land. Trees give us shade, they can give us fruit based on the type of tree that you have, and they can be a joy to look at. But sometimes it becomes necessary to trim your tree. We’ll look at some reasons that people trim trees and we’ll give you some tips and techniques to do it so that you can trim and prune your trees safely.
How to Remove an Unwanted Tree From Your Property
When you have a tree that you want to remove, it’s a huge decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Trees that are dying or dead ought to be removed because of aesthetic, safety, and health purposes. But there are also times when you should remove a live tree. These are when they’re interfering with buildings, utility wires, other trees, and driveways. But remember that once you remove a tree it’s going to take years for a new tree to get to where that tree was.
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3 Signs That a Tree May Have Been Hit by Lightning
Lightning can be very damaging to buildings and homes, but it can also damage the trees in your yard. What are some of the signs that your tree was hit by lightning if you don’t witness it happening? Below are some signs you might see on a tree that indicate it’s been hit by lightning.
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