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Best Tree to have in your yard for a colorful fall
Removing a dead or hazardous tree can leave a yard looking bare, and lifeless. However, replacing it with the right specimen can turn a lackluster landscape into a true showpiece. The key is to find a tree that will not only look beautiful in the spring, but in autumn as well. Here are five trees that offer vivid colors in spring, and fall.
Read More »Best Places in Pennsylvania to see the Leaves Change
Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Mother Nature puts on an amazing display as trees change their colors. For a few weeks each year, highways, local roads and towns are afire with color when trees display their beautiful and vibrant hues. Pennsylvania’s trees are no exception. Pennsylvania’s fall foliage lasts for over a month and has more varieties of color than other popular foliage destinations in the Northeast.1 There are many places in Pennsylvania where this beauty is on display.
Read More »Best Ways to Decorate Your Property for Halloween
Whether you want to decorate the front lawn of your home or business for Halloween, there are certain things that will instantly provide a spooky and seasonal feel. Each of the following tips contains products that can easily be obtained at any Halloween store, and if you happen to be crafty, you can probably make a lot of the necessary pieces, too.
Read More »How to Dry Firewood
The key to a good fire is well seasoned wood. Although it is technically possible to use moist wood, there really are no benefits and it can harm your fireplace. First of all dry wood burns hotter than moist wood. For moist logs, a lot of the energy that could be used for heat is being used to evaporate the moisture trapped in the wood. On those same lines, it is much easier to start a fire with dry wood. Not only is it much more difficult to start a fire with moist wood, but the fire will tend to go out often.
Read More »How to Care for a Tree During Winter
Even though winter is their dormant season, drying winds and freezing temperatures still take a toll on trees. These conditions can cause considerable damage and affect a tree’s health and vitality during growing seasons. By taking a few preventative measures, you can protect and preserve a tree’s health throughout the winter season.
Read More »How to prep your trees for winter time
Many people consider the effects of winter on their smaller garden plants but neglect to consider their trees. While it is true that native trees are well equipped to handle the weather, non-natives are not. Native trees planted in unnatural areas or unnatural ways may also be susceptible to the elements and need some help getting through the winter.
Read More »Best way to dispose of dead leaves before winter
Trees look beautiful when the new leaves come out in the spring. Blossoming trees and their fruit are a popular subject for artists. Throughout summer, trees help shade a home to keep temperatures cooler. Vacations are planned around viewing the breathtaking beauty of leaves when they turn bright red, orange and yellow in autumn. It’s when the leaves fall to the ground that someone may not know what to do with them.
Read More »How to Stop Deer From Eating Tree Bark
Ornamental trees can be a great accessory for many yards and outdoor areas. While ornamental trees can add to the appearance of a home or building, it can be difficult to maintain them in good condition. In many cases, deer will eat the bark off certain types of trees for nourishment. While this isn’t a problem in the wilderness, it can be an issue if it happens in one’s backyard. The following blog post provides effective tricks and tips on how to stop deer from eating tree bark.
Read More »How to Dispose of a Fallen Tree
A tree can fall naturally due to a number of causes. These causes range from natural weather events and various diseases and other natural causes. A tree may also fall due to your own efforts to remove it from your property. Whether you have chopped a tree down on your own or it has fallen down naturally, you may now be wondering how you can remove it from your property. Even a single major limb of a tree can take hours of your time and effort to chop up, and this can result in the accumulation of a great deal of wood and branches that will need to be hauled away. When an entire tree has fallen down, disposing of the tree on your own is not recommended. Instead, Rick’s Tree Service can provide you with an efficient and safe way to remove the tree from your property.
Read More »How to Pick Apples
The arrival of fall means that it is time to start picking apples. There is nothing that tastes better than an apple that has been picked straight from the tree. While picking apples can be fun, you should make sure that you are doing so in a safe manner. Here are some things to think about when picking apples this year.
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