Signs it's Time to Remove a Tree
by Julius Manninen
Having a beautiful tree in your yard comes with lots of benefits. They contribute to cleaner air, they look aesthetically pleasing, and they're a natural form of shade. But there are times when your tree may need to go. By understanding more about them, you can decide whether it's time to use a tree removal service.
Signs of Disease
When a tree is suffering from a disease, treating it isn't always an option. By allowing the tree to remain in place, you're risking it becoming unstable or passing the disease onto surrounding plants and trees.
Wood that is soft and crumbling, deep cracks, and a surge in unwanted pests and woodpeckers are all signs that your tree has a disease. Before deciding to remove it, speak to an arborist to see if there are any treatment options available. If they cannot successfully fix the problem, they'll need to remove the tree.
Growth Failure
Adding new trees to your garden is a great way to have a positive effect on the environment. Despite your best efforts, you may find that some trees fail to grow. And when this happens, removing it could be the only option.
If your tree isn't thriving alongside the other plants in your garden, there's a chance it'll fail to grow. Before turning to tree removal, ask an arborist if there are any approaches you can take to preserve it. But by removing the tree, you can make room for a new one that has better chances of thriving.
Structural Damage
Sturdy trees that remain firm in the ground usually have thriving roots that hold them there. As there is no way to control which direction the roots grow in; they may start causing structural issues. Such issues can include disrupting the foundations of your home and causing cracks in your pipework.
Discovering whether a tree is causing structural damage usually happens when a professional such as a plumber carries out an investigation into another problem. Once they tell you their findings, reach out to a tree removal expert who can assess the situation. Unfortunately, if a tree is threatening the integrity of your property, you'll likely have no choice but to remove it.
Other common reasons for removing trees include them disrupting nearby power lines and damage following storms. If you are worried about the impact on the environment, discuss your best options for introducing a new tree to your property with the arborist you use.
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About Me
Welcome to my blog. My name is Emilie. When I turned thirty, I received the most thoughtful gift from my mum: a tropical tree in a pot. I loved it. I would have never imagined buying something like that, but it lit up my home, and it produced yummy fruit. After having such a positive experience with a potted tree, I decided to invest in a few more. Through the years, I have learned how to take care of potted trees, how to plant them outside and how to ensure they are getting the light they need inside. If you want to buy a tree in a pot or if you already have one, explore these posts. They will guide you toward great tree care.