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Why You Should Mulch Your Trees Every Spring and Winter

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Let’s talk about the importance of mulching your trees. Continue below to learn why tree mulching is so vital, not only to the survival of your trees, but also for the curb appeal of your property! Mulching is a Vital Part of Tree Care Mulch is a man-made product generally composed of organic materials like wood chips, pine needles, manure, and other types of compost. But it can also be made from non-organic materials like rock, stone, geo-textile fabrics, and pulverized rubber. When applied properly, mulch allows soil to retain sufficient levels of moisture. This not only improves the condition of the soil, but it does also so much more! The Visible Benefits of Tree Mulching: * Promotes overall tree health * Controls weed growth * Insulates soil * Protects tree roots from extreme temperatures * Prevents certain plant diseases * Improves soil aeration and drainage * Gives landscaping a well-groomed look * Mulch decomposition improves soil fertility The Best Times of Y...

Don’t Plant Trees Too Close to Your Home

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Trees are the true gems of any landscape. They are eye-catching features that can also shade your property from some heat. However, when it comes to maintaining trees on your property, there are a few things that we recommend you consider for the health and safety of your family and property in the long haul. As wonderful as trees can be, large tree roots have been known to cause structural damage if they are spreading out under the soil too closely to your home. Trees can even cause roof and exterior damages if they are close enough to cascade over your home. These and several more issues can occur if your trees are not properly planted. You can avoid all of these issues by following proper tree planting guidelines so that there is ample space between your trees and your home. Poorly planted trees can cause structural damage to your home and pose a safety hazard to your family. Trees can cause structural damage in several different ways when they are not planted correctly on ...