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A Pooch Pampered by Plants: How to Choose a Tree for Your Dog-Friendly Garden
Are you thinking of adding a tree or two to your dog-friendly garden? If so, it is important to ensure that you choose a species of tree that is both safe and beneficial for your dog. Some tree species may look as innocuous as they are beautiful, especially to an adult, but to a dog, they could be deadly. When choosing a tree for your garden, base your choice on the following factors.
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Make Easy Work of Using Your Tree Loppers
When the time comes to prune a tree in your garden, you may find yourself instinctively reaching for your tree lopper. Before you do, take some time to learn about operating one with ease. Identify where you need to cut and hold your position accordingly If you're confident you know where you want to lop your tree's branch, aim to start lopping 1/4 of an inch away from it. Doing so is necessary as the angle of your blades and the way you lop will result in a natural deviation, which could reduce your accuracy if you don't plan to work against it.
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Two reasons why you should hire an arborist to cut down the trees in your garden
If you're on a tight budget and need to cut down one of the trees in your garden, you might be thinking about tackling this job yourself. However, this is not a good idea. Here are two reasons why you should hire an arborist to carry out this task. You could inflict major damage on your home and endanger those inside it If you attempt to cut down a tree by yourself, there is a risk that you could inflict major damage on your home or accidentally injure other household members who are inside it during the tree felling process.
About Me
If you live in an old house, you might find that some of the trees in your yard are as old, or older, than your house. Trees are a great link to the past of the house, but as they get older, like any living thing, they need a little more tender loving care! I help homeowners restore and maintain the trees at their house so that they look beautiful and healthy again. If you are the proud owner of an older tree and want to make sure it retains its natural glory, keep reading for my hints and tips.