If you usually take care of your own landscaping, your trees might not have had professional service for a while. Routine pruning and trimming are things you can handle on your own. But, more serious tree problems require professional help. Unfortunately, many homeowners postpone tree service until it's too late. When that happens, sometimes the only viable option is to remove the tree. That's the last thing you want to see happen.

If you have trees way off in your backyard away from everything, caring for them is not quite so important. Sure, you may want to have a tree company come trim away the dead branches every few years, but that's about it. Trees that are a few feet from your home or deck, on the other hand, demand a bit more care and attention. Here's why. Dead branches on a tree close to your home can break and cause a lot of damage.

An important part of keeping your landscape trees healthy is spotting health issues before they become life threatening. The following are five signs of tree distress every homeowner should know. 1. Leaf Loss The loss of one or two leaves out of season isn't anything to be concerned about, but if leaves start yellowing or turning brown and dropping out of season, something is distressing your tree. Often, the cause is a need for water, nutrients, or both.

The desire to start gardening is something that you may have discovered after moving into your home. However, you may know that your backyard is not well-suited for gardening in its current state. Removing a tree or two may be the change that yard needs. Here are some signs that you should consider calling a tree removal service. Too Much Shade  While looking at details for gardening, you may find that a lot of the plants you are interested in growing demand full or partial sunlight to grow well and stay healthy.

Trees can be incredibly awe-inspiring with their lush foliage. However, when their beauty disappears, it can be dangerous. Before tragedy actually strikes, though, you may want to consider tree removal services. There are many things that can cause a tree's strength to weaken, including the elements, age, disease, and pests. Eventually, the tree's structural integrity will be compromised, putting property and people at risk. By taking measures to remove compromised trees before they have a chance to fall, you can protect your home and your family.

When moving into a starter home, you may go into the process with the mindset that you are going to sell the place at some point in the next few years. So, you may think about what you can do starting almost immediately that can improve the property's value, reduce the cost of upkeep, or make the place more appealing. Investing in tree removal is something you should do if the process will improve your chances of selling the house.

Taking care of a large yard and property can take a lot of work. If you own a home that sits on a lot of property, you may be wondering how to take care of your landscaping and how to make your life a lot easier. With the right planning and by utilizing certain landscaping tools, you can make sure that your property looks its best without stressing out about added work.

Some homeowners who want more from their property will find another home to buy, but you may be interested in a home addition to meet your family's demands. This will prevent you from feeling the need to sell the property and find another one to purchase. However, you will still need to go through an extensive process to get ready for the addition. After deciding where you want the addition to go, you may think about addressing the trees in the surrounding area.

If you have had some kind of parasite go after your trees and kill them, you need to get rid of them so they aren't going to infect any other trees in the area. You also need to get rid of them so that you aren't at risk for the tree falling down and landing on your house, car, or power lines. In order to get rid of them, you need to do it the right way.

When you think about caring for your trees, what sort of tasks come to mind? Many people think about trimming their trees, fertilizing them, and perhaps applying insecticides if bugs become too abundant. All of these measures are important, but did you know you can also care for your trees by caring for the land, in general? Here's how. 1. Keep leaves and twigs cleaned up. As leaves and twigs fall from your trees, make sure you rake them up and dispose of them.