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Shady Spot: The Importance Of Tree Care

Hi. I'm Terry, and I have spent the last decade working as a landscape gardener. In the past, my company would mostly landscape new projects. In recent years, there has been great demand for repairing gardens that have been damaged by natural disasters, particularly storms. Many of the gardens we repair would have suffered less damage if trees on the property had been properly topped, pruned, treated or even removed. Falling trees and flying branches are pretty scary during a storm. They can also leave a garden decimated. I really hope the tips in my blog can save you money by helping you identify problems with your trees and by providing information about the best expertise available.

3 Timber Terms You Should Know for Building Your Own Cabin

Posted on December 4, 2015

Taking on the task of building your own cabin, tiny home, or hunting lodge is something that is picking up interest worldwide. The issue that keeps most of these plans from getting off the ground is the lack of knowledge by the DIY enthusiast. In addition to needing basic plumbing and building knowledge, you should also know the terms that you will encounter when it comes to timber. Here are a few of the terms you may hear and what you, as a DIY cabin builder, should know about them. [Read More]

How to Install a Root Barrier

Posted on December 2, 2015

Tree roots can cause big problems for homeowners if they spread beneath driveways and other structures.  As the roots grow, they'll push their way through any obstruction, including concrete and asphalt, causing cracking and, in extreme cases, subsidence.  You can still enjoy having trees on your land whilst preventing tree roots from impacting on buildings and other structures by installing root barriers. Root barriers work by containing the roots of growing trees and shrubs, preventing them from spreading out beneath the ground. [Read More]

Some Important Questions to Ask About Tree Removal

Posted on December 1, 2015

Removing a tree on your property can be necessary if the tree is diseased or decayed, which in turn can mean that it's a danger to you and to your home or garage. When a tree falls over completely or splits and cracks and parts of it fall, it can take down power lines, smash through a roof, or even completely wreck a car underneath it. When you think you're ready to have a tree removed from your property, note some important questions you might first ask a removal service. [Read More]

Make trees around your house look how you want them to look

Posted on October 13, 2015

If you have a problematic tree or trees, tree lopping is the only choice. A problematic tree means that it has branches that can damage your house or it is too old so it can fall on your house. It both cases, you must hire a professional, like those at Ashmere Tree Solutions. Trying to solve this problem by yourself isn't an option. You could potentially make mistakes and destroy the whole house. [Read More]