Lawn Maintenance

When a tree gets cut down, it will leave behind a stump that often produces new shoots. Just cutting back the shoots may not be enough to take care of the problem. The stump can be removed or...

Removing a tree from your property can help create more space as well as remove any hazards--such as the tree being too close to a home, other structure or power lines. However, some tree removal...

Whether by the weight of growth or the damage of winds and storms, tree limbs become damaged and must be removed. What is important is that the limb is trimmed so that it will encourage continued...

Cutting down a tree is the easy part of tree removal. Disposal of the stump can be a real challenge. The tree stump is the remaining portion of the trunk with the roots still in the ground. Ugly,...

Tree roots in the lawn can be a trip hazard and a mowing hazard if not solved. Roots are vital to the survival of the tree and any solution must take into consideration the health of the tree....

Chopping down the dying tree in your yard can be tough work, as can disposing of all the branches and logs you have after the tree has been removed. However, once you have the yard clear off all...

Removing a tree from your yard or property requires careful thought so you avoid damage to your own and neighboring buildings and landscaping. While you may feel confident handling the removal of...

Pine tree removal leaves a large damaged area in a lawn. Most removal services will destroy the stump of the tree, filling the hole with the remaining wood chips as they carve and haul away the...

For the avid gardener, cold weather is a good reason to worry; plant foliage and roots can be damaged by extreme cold and even lead to the death of your plants. This can be discouraging after...

Voles are small rodents that have a habit of destroying lawns because of their voracious appetites and underground tunnel digging. While frustrating to any homeowner, voles don't have to ruin your...

Growing grass under birch trees is not as difficult as, say, growing grass under pine trees, but there are two things that you need to be aware of if you want your lawn full and green right up to...

If you have the correct equipment, cutting down a tree is a fairly simple task; it's the leftover stump that can be a hassle to remove. Depending on the size and location of the stump, there are...

Anyone can remove an unwanted tree stump, and have fun in the process! This last spring, I removed an unwanted tree from my back yard. After considering hiring someone to come and remove the...

The best way to protect a tree’s bark from your lawnmower is to mulch around the tree. This will also protect those sometimes shallow roots that surround the base of the tree as well as keep the...

To plant a bare root tree or shrub, remove the plastic or burlap immediately to allow the roots some air and then plant the tree as deep as the roots, being careful not to cover any bark. Try...

Tree roots and free-form flower beds can be a landscaping headache. A stack of newspapers (and a bag or two of mulch) can easily rid you of weeding and weedeating those difficult spots.

An indoor orange tree should be pruned right after they are finished flowering, but before they've set the fruit. Trim back one-third of the branches with help from a sustainable gardener in this...

The best time to transplant a dogwood tree is in the winter during its dormant period when the tree can retain lots of moisture. Avoid breaking up the roots when digging up a dogwood with help...

Tree cutting has been around for centuries and centuries but it still hasn't developed into a complete science. It is part art and part physics, but there are a few skills you can gain to make it...

Determining whether a tree is dead and needs to be removed or if it is simply ailing from problems with insects, weather or infection can be a tricky job. Before calling in a tree service, try to...

Have you ever admired the perfect circle around a tree and wondered how you could duplicate one at home? Here are some tips to creating your own, and creating a focal point around your favorite tree.

That tree in your yard hasn't been blooming this year. It doesn't look dead, it's still sturdy and there are still leaves on it. When do you know if that backyard tree is dead? Here are some tests...

A precariously leaning tree wrecks the aesthetics of the yard, could threaten to crush your car or roof and screams lawsuit or death if it happens to topple on a passerby. Even though it’s neither...

Trees need to be fertilized just like shrubs and flowers. Determine the type of fertilizer needed for a tree by examining the soil or grass closely around the trunk of the tree. Once a tree has...