If you are a new homeowner and have palm trees or other tall trees near your house, watch out -- they could become pathways to your home for roof rats. These pests love to live in trees for protection and will often make the jump to your home when looking for extra places to nest, especially as weather gets colder. In addition to calling a pest control company, you mi
- Are you planning to cut down one or more trees? If so, you may not have immediate plans for the wood that comes from your tree removal project. Perhaps you are thinking of disposing of the wood, saving it for firewood, or finding a place to donate it to. Before you make a firm decision, take a moment to review these easy ways you could use the wood to make your own un
- Moss growth on a tree trunk can put a strain on the tree if your tree is old or weakened. Not to mention, moss on trees can be unattractive. Moss thrives in moist, shaded environments, so if your tree trunks are growing moss and you want to get rid of it for good, the key to slowing the moss growth is exposing them to more sunlight and airflow. Often, this is easier s
- Removing a tree that's in close proximity to a home involves much more care than removing a tree from an open area, and there are many more factors to consider before you start and after the tree is felled. The primary reason for this extra care is avoiding potential damage to the house, but the damage can be caused by more than just a tree falling the wrong way. Esta
- When you take down a tree in your landscape, you may think the job is over, but some trees reappear like zombies all over your yard and even into your neighbor's yards. The only way to get rid of them is to completely kill the trunk and roots before having it ground or pulled up. What Are Root Suckers? In their natural habitat, some trees will form dense stands