Carl Hicks

  • How Adequate Yard Maintenance Can Help Protect Your Home from Fire

    Australia is known for the threat of wildfires. When they break out, they can be devastating and will spread very quickly before they can be brought under control. Whether you live in a recognised wildfire zone or not, you need to do your best to protect your property from this type of outbreak, and this begins with proper yard care. If you have a lot of trees, bushes and other material in your garden and you haven't paid much attention to their maintenance, what should you do to bring things back into line?
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  • Ways to Tell That Pruning Is Critical For the Health of Your Tree

    Some people who have recently moved into a property with trees may be under the impression that pruning is only a service the wealthy opt for to ensure that their trees have a uniform appearance. And although pruning can provide a decorative touch to your trees, it actually functions to promote the health of your tree, too! Read this article to learn the various ways that tree pruning could be beneficial for the health and wellness of your trees if you have been neglecting to prune your trees under the assumption that it is an aesthetic service.
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  • Land Clearing: A Guide

    If you have just purchased a new piece of property which contains land that is covered in trees and vegetation, you may be thinking about the best way to clear this land. Clearing land can provide you with space to extend your garden or patio or even to install a swimming pool. Below is a step-by-step guide to clearing land. 1) Carry out an assessment Before you do anything, you should carry out an assessment of the area you wish to clear.
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  • Why trees with co-dominant trunks are an accident waiting to happen

    A mature tree with co-dominant leads or twin trunks might appear awe inspiring in the height of summer when it is in full bloom, but these trees can be deceptively weak. They do look impressive, but in this case, looks can be deceiving. While they might appear to be towering behemoths that could withstand all Mother Nature might throw at them, the truth is quite often the opposite. If you have a tree with co-dominant trunks or leaders in your yard, you should assess the risks to you and your home before the next storm season.
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  • Fast Growing Trees to Transform Your Garden in No Time

    Trees can be the crowning jewels in a well-cared-for outdoor space, adding height and colours and, of course, providing a bit of natural shade that's often much appreciated in the summer months. One downside to having trees, is that they usually take an awfully long time to grow to any height. That can be a big frustration if you're planting new trees to transform your garden, or worse still, if you've had to have a beloved old tree removed by a tree service due to damage or disease, and you want to replace it as soon as possible.
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  • When It's Time to Call a Tree Lopping Service

    Mature trees can add lots of beauty to your outdoor space and may even increase your property's overall value. However, you still shouldn't allow a tree on your property to grow without any type of trimming and care; lopping a tree can mean protecting the rest of your property and also ensuring a tree's overall good health. Note when you may want to call a lopping service for a tree, or all the trees, on your property.
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  • Tree Removal: How to Deal with the Hole

    If you have recently had a tree removed from your property, you may now be wondering what to do about the large hole in the ground which remains. Below is a guide to the steps you can take to fill and reclaim this area of ground. Remove any loose soil  Once a tree removal service has removed the stump of the tree, all that will be left in the hole will be a large quantity of topsoil.
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  • Answering Some of Your Common Questions About Residential Tree Service

    If you have any trees on your property that are obviously dead or decaying, or which have roots that are tangling around your home's plumbing pipes, it's time to call a tree service company. Trimming back the tree, relocating it, or removing it altogether can protect and enhance your property; in some cases, it can even protect a tree itself. Note a few questions you might have about residential tree service so you can know when this is a needed service for your trees and your property.
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  • Poolside Trees for Privacy and Peace: 3 Pool-Friendly Trees for Your Backyard Swimming Pool

    Your backyard pool area should be a place where you and your family can relax in privacy and peace. However, if your neighbours' second and third floor windows overlook your pool, or there is a steep hill nearby where passersby can look down on your pool, you'll never be able to fully relax. Even a high fence cannot adequately give you the privacy you require since distant buildings and hills may easily tower over them.
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  • 4 Uses For Tree Stump Grindings

    When you have a tree removed from your property, the stump can be removed to below ground level with a grinder. This will leave you with wood chippings that can be disposed of by the tree removal company or put to good use around your garden. Here are four ways you can use tree stump grindings: Mulch Using stump grindings as mulch is an easy and inexpensive way of supressing weeds, retaining moisture around your plants and keeping the soil cool, which delicate young roots will thank you for.
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