2016

  • 3 Ways to Make Your Apple Tree Produce More Apples

    Whether you're planting a new apple tree in your garden or you already have one that's not been doing so well for a while, you'll want to do your best to keep the yield (number of good quality apples produced) high. A tree that produces a lot of apples will look great in your garden and provide you with a steady supply of home-grown fruit. Here are three ways to boost your apple tree yield so you can enjoy the gorgeous colour and crunchy goodness of the fruits.
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  • Knowing When It's Best to Have A Tree Removed From Your Garden

    Trees add beauty, shade and character to a garden. However, there are times when it's best to have a tree removed, even if it doesn't seem to be causing problems for you right now. Here are a few examples of when you should look into tree removal. Problematic Species Some trees are poisonous, so they shouldn't be in your garden if you have pets or young children. There are also species that have weak branches, so there's a possibility the branches could break off and cause damage depending on their location in your garden.
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  • Trees and Power Lines: Five Tips to Consider

    Trees and power lines can be a dangerous combination. If a branch falls on a power line, it could disrupt power to you and your neighbours or even cause injuries or fires. Wondering what you need to do to be safe? Keep these tips in mind: 1. Plant strategically. If you don't have mature trees yet, you need to be strategic about where to plant them. Check into the height at maturity of the tree species you are planting, and make sure you don't plant trees near power lines if they'll eventually tower over the lines.
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  • 3 Reasons You Should Have an Urban Forest in a Residential Area

    Urban forests are a good example of man-made forests. Urban forests require careful planning and even controlled tree growth to ensure maximum benefits for the people and the forest vegetation itself. Residential areas can be ideal for growing urban forests to help maximise the economic and social benefits that people enjoy from trees. If you are a homeowner in an urban area, you can improve the overall ecosystem and tree population in the urban area by having trees in your garden, along the driveway and larger streets in gated communities.
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  • 3 Ways to Tell If You Should Remove a Tree

    Removing a tree from your property is not always an easy decision, as trees can improve the view of your property and can also hold moisture in the ground so there is less chance of soil erosion in your yard. However, there are times when it's good to have a tree removed rather than keeping it on your property, either to make way for a new tree or to simply open up the space.
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