There are some jobs you can tackle like a pro when it comes to DIY home and landscaping renovations, while there are others you should leave to the experts. Does one paint a room? Try it out! Renovating a restroom? It’s challenging, but you can get it, right? Putting down a tree? Sure! How about […]
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Trees are allowed to play by their own set of rules in the forest. They have the capacity to spread their limbs widely, extend their branches as far as they can go, and send aging, frail limbs plummeting to the forest floor. For good reason, the trees in our backyards and on our streets don’t
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The last thing you want is a large brown fence blocking your view of your yard’s beautiful greens and vibrant blooms! But, you still want privacy to enjoy your outdoor space. So go ahead and plant trees for seclusion. The best of both worlds is yours with a new, lush landscape that also serves as
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Short for “compartmentalization of decay and damage in trees,” in the tree care sector, this word refers to the natural healing processes that take place after a tree has been injured. This is the normal separation of infected or injured tissue from the surrounding healthy tissue. Its goal is to stop the infection from spreading
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Healthy, well-kept trees can boost the value of your property in addition to beautifying your home. But if a tree or large limb falls, it might damage property, injure people, or at the very least make a mess that nobody wants to deal with. So who is accountable for all expenses following a tree fall?
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The majority of bark beetle species are tiny insects that, in terms of size and appearance, resemble coffee beans somewhat. Their maximum length is only around 5 millimeters. Their bodies are cylindrical and typically black, brown, or dark red in appearance. They can chew through bark and phloem (inner bark) where they lay their eggs
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The term “tree blight” describes a number of related contagious tree diseases that can affect hundreds of different native Illinois species, including fruit trees and pines. These illnesses, which can be brought on by bacteria or fungi, typically cause leaves and fruit to turn brown and wilt. Severe incidences of tree blight can result in
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Inspections are critical to maintaining a safe and pleasant standard of living. Consider this. Inspections are a commonplace part of many processes, from purchasing a home to servicing a vehicle. Inspections are necessary for everything from restaurants to airplanes to your own teeth. Although these products couldn’t be more dissimilar, maintaining their safety requires regular
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