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Glorious, Great and Grounded: A Tree Blog

Hello. My name is Neve, and I want to welcome you to my tree blog. Trees are glorious, great and of course, grounded. They provide everything, from shade, to food, to recreation, and they can be harvested and made into other things. I have always been in awe of trees, more so than with other plants I have to admit. There's just something about the way that they stretch up to the sky but also have so much going on below. In this blog, I am going to write about many aspects of tree care, and I hope that these blogs help you take great care of your trees. Thank you so much for reading!

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Leaf Mulch: How to Make It and Its Benefits

Posted on October 23, 2018

Fall is the season when plenty of leaves fall from trees and collect on your garden. You can put these leaves to use, and they will help your garden flourish. This layer of shredded leaves that are collected together is referred to as leaf mulch. Mulch can be made of materials other than leaves. However, leaves are the primary component of mulch. What matters is that the products of mulch do not destroy the soil. [Read More]

Two tips for safe tree felling

Posted on June 7, 2018

Tree felling can be quite dangerous. Here are two tips that should be kept in mind when performing this type of work. Check the weather forecast when planning a tree felling operation The weather can have a significant impact on how safe or dangerous a tree felling operation is; as such, it is vital to check the forecast for the day on which you will be cutting down a tree, and to then take steps to mitigate the risks associated with the type of weather that is expected to occur on that date. [Read More]

Home Landscaping: Three Essential Guidelines for Successful Tree Removal

Posted on December 28, 2017

Trees are essential for a balanced residential landscape. These elements enhance the beauty of the home by creating a natural point of visual interest. Besides, you should remember that trees are valuable for the health of the local environment. Unfortunately, your precious trees can become ill or sustain damage during their lifespan. If this happens, you will be forced to consider tree removal as a management option. Removal will prevent the deterioration and subsequent falling of the feature in your home. [Read More]

Why You Shouldn't Remove Mature Trees from Your Property Without Careful Thought

Posted on July 10, 2017

If you have just purchased an extensive plot of land which you intend to develop, you may be considering how much of the existing vegetation and tree stock to clear. You may have to get rid of most of the groundcover in order to construct your buildings, but do you need to get rid of all the mature trees as well? This is a question for careful consideration, as there are good reasons for keeping some of the trees within your overall development. [Read More]