Tree Care: An Introductory Guide
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Tree Care: An Introductory Guide

Palm trees are one of the most decorative and unique trees that you'll find in the warmer, more tropical climates. When properly cared for, these trees can be beautiful and full of foliage. However, knowing how to care for them isn't always easy. That's probably why you're here. If it is, then you're in the right place. This site is dedicated to the care and maintenance of all sorts of trees, including tropical varieties like palm trees. The information on this page can help you to understand which of the basic care steps you can do yourself and which steps are best done by a local tree service.

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Tree Care: An Introductory Guide

  • Dealing With A Termite-Infested Tree? 4 Reasons To Have It Removed Right Away

    6 October 2021

    If you have a tree that's infested with termites, and your attempts to remove the pests have failed, it's time to discuss tree removal. When all attempts to rid your trees of a termite infestation fail, you might not have any other options available to you. This is especially true if you want to avoid other, more serious, problems. If you're not sure what types of serious problems can result from a termite-infested tree, read the list provided below.

  • Tree Removal: 3 Top Essential Factors To Consider [2021]

    7 September 2021

    It's no doubt tree removal can be a daunting job, especially if you're inexperienced. While you may think it's only about picking your saw and commencing the work, there's a lot you should keep in mind. For example, you need to be careful about the properties and people around the garden you want to get trees removed. If you thought you could manage it without experience or without relying on a professional for help, you might want to reconsider your decision.

  • What Should Be Included In A Basic Landscape Maintenance Package?

    22 July 2021

    When it comes to landscape maintenance, you can really go as big and extensive as you want. If you have the budget to do so, you can hire someone to trim your shrubs monthly, pull weeds every week, and make sure there is never a single dandelion in your yard. But for most people, this level of extensive maintenance is not really necessary. A basic landscaping maintenance package is enough, and it is certainly more friendly to your budget.

  • Common Falsehoods Spread About The Emerald Ash Borer

    15 June 2021

    The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a species of bright green beetle that just loves to invade ash trees. It bores into the tree, lays its eggs, and those eggs develop into larvae that eat the tree's vascular tissues. This almost always kills the tree. The EAB has spread across the United States, killing a multitude of ash trees along the way. As this has happened, people have become more aware and informed about these beetles, but the following falsehoods still get tossed around from time to time.

  • 4 Tips for Drought Resilient Trees

    18 May 2021

    A drought can affect much more than just your lawn. Landscape trees can also suffer, even those that you normally don't irrigate. This is because these trees are used to getting water from rain or from lawn irrigation, so a drought affects their moisture access as well. Proper care, both before and during the drought, can increase your trees' resilience to dry periods.  1. Annual Pruning One of the best ways to prevent unnecessary drought stress is to keep your trees properly pruned.