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How Types of Storms Affect Trees

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When it rains, trees provide many benefits to the landscape and neighborhood. Their leaves manage runoff and prevent erosion while their roots allow for good infiltration. Storms, in general, are advantageous for the environment, but when they turn violent, they can have negative impacts on trees. Rain Storms Trees have an intricate root system that is perfect to retain rainwater and, in turn, preventing flooding. When water is low, these reserves act as a resource for trees, as well as wildlife. When rainstorms are coupled with lightning, trees act as attractors and are often killed by fire as a result of being struck or weakened so that they are susceptible to diseases and pest infestations. Since the 1960s, people have become more aware of acid rain and the impacts it has on trees, such as damaging their leaves and needles by wearing their coating away. The trees are, then, weakened and prone to cold weather, insects, and disease. Some types of soil can neutralize the acidi...

The Benefits of Our Stump Grinding Services

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The majority of the time tree felling involves cutting the tree back to the stump, with different equipment needed for removing the stump entirely. Our tree stump removal & stump grinding services remove the whole tree all the way back to the root, which has many benefits for your garden. What are the benefits of stump grinding? Removing a tree stump doesn’t just make your garden look nicer, but.has a range of other benefits that you may not have considered. From minimising pests to reducing hazards, we’ve listed the main reasons to remove a tree stump below. Aesthetics Whilst in some circumstances a tree stump can give off a ‘in the middle of a forest’ vibe, eventually they will start to rot away making them look unsightly. Additionally unless your tree stumps are made to look like a feature they can often look odd and out of place, bringing an un-intended focal point to the garden. Hazardous For a variety of reasons tree stumps can be hazardous, usually due to the risk...