If you're the type of homeowner that does everything yourself, it may seem like a simple task to get out the ax and cut down a tree on your property. This is not always a good idea, especially if you don't know what you are doing. Here's what you should know before you start cutting branches.
How Dangerous It Can Be
When it comes to cutting down a tree, it can be a lot more dangerous than you think it actually is.
- Cutting down trees is a risky job at the best of times; it becomes even more dangerous if done during the winter season. Therefore, amateurs should think twice before cutting down trees during the winter. Here are three reasons tree removal is dangerous during the cold season: Ease of Splintering The risk of wood splintering is increased when temperatures fall. This is because the cold weather freezes the sap (water is a major component of tree sap), which expands and splinters the wood.
- Christmas tree pruning isn't difficult, but it helps to know a few tips and hints before you begin. Below are five things you should know about Christmas tree pruning in order to have the most attractive and healthy tree at the time of harvest: Remove competitive leaders Leaders are defined as the prominent vertical growths from the base of the tree. Deciduous trees often have multiple leaders, depending on the species, but evergreen trees usually contain only one leader.
- Removal of a tree stump is most effectively done by grinding. A removal contractor will use a large grinding wheel to grind out the bulk of the stump to well below the soil line. You can then fill in the area and sod over it, completely covering the site where the tree once stood. Although the process is relatively simple for the professional, you will need to make sure some preparation chores are taken care of before the stump grinders arrive.
- Few trees possess the elegance and iconic status held by elm trees. Unfortunately, these stately bastions of shade are vulnerable to a highly contagious disease, Dutch elm disease, which is capable of reducing them to a pile of wood chips. If you own one or more elm trees and would like to increase your knowledge of how to protect them, read on. This article will arm you with some vital information about Dutch elm disease.