DIY Home Tasks

Have you ever noticed that a home without trees around it just looks bare? Or, strange? Like something is missing? Trees add tremendous value to our properties in more ways than one. Trees, like plants and flowers, connect our homes to nature. We rely on these trees for so many things, including our own survival. These trees add depth to our property, whether they’re small or tower over our homes. They make our houses look more welcoming and less cold….

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In Florida, it’s the dry season. In the past few years fires have popped up across the state due to the drought. For this article, our tree professionals at Fortune’s Lawncare Services wanted to share with you some brief tips about proper tree care during a dry season or drought. Older trees can withstand drier conditions than younger or newly planted trees. These younger or new trees can become weak and even die from lack of water. How can you…

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No one wants THAT yard in the neighborhood. You know what we’re talking about. The unkempt yard with overgrown bushes and branches blocking the house and dead branches and leaves everywhere. Tree maintenance isn’t just critical for preventing a neighborhood eye sore, it also has many benefits. Our team at Fortune’s Lawn Care Services wanted to share with you reasons you should get your trees properly trimmed throughout the year. Dead branches, that haven’t been trimmed, can fall at any…

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Too much of anything can be a bad thing. Just like humans, too much sun can be bad for trees, as well. Sounds silly, right? We all know trees need sunlight to grow and thrive, but too much sunlight can actually harm a tree. A tree can get a “sunburn” just like you; there’s potential for the sun to cause permanent damage or even death in a tree. When a tree receives too much sunlight, it can develop sunscald. Sunscald…

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As a Category 4 Hurricane, Hurricane Irma’s wrath was felt in the Southwest Florida region, especially in Naples and Marco Island. Homes and trees were damaged and destroyed. Six months later, people are still repairing roofs, lanais, and have trees down in yards. Living in Florida, there’s always a chance a hurricane will pass on by, so it is crucial to trim trees regularly. Regular tree trimming keeps trees healthy and appropriately sized, so they are less likely to fall…

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Just like flowers, bushes, plants, mulch and garden gnomes, trees are an essential part to your property’s landscaping. Trees aren’t just pleasing to the eye, they also provide us with shade and oxygen, and give birds and other animals shelter. However, trees can also become a nuisance or liability. When a tree is very old, sick, or is affecting your home, it’s probably time to get rid of the tree (as sad as that may be). Although it’s sad to…

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