You love everything about yard work. You love exercising in the fresh air and getting your hands dirty in the cool earth.
While you can do many types of yard work yourself, you can’t do everything. You might not have the necessary experience or tools to attempt certain tasks. You can save time, hassle, and sometimes even money by leaving the following tasks to a tree and lawn care service.
1. Fertilizing and Mulching
You can fertilize on your own, but that doesn’t mean you should. Fertilizing your lawn is expensive; it can cost hundreds of dollars to buy fertilizer, mulch, and ground cover.
In addition to the cost of supplies, you’ll spend hours and even days of your time fertilizing. You’ll need to:
- Place pre-emergent in the flower beds.
- Purchase and haul fertilizer and mulch.
- Spread fertilizer and mulch.
- Place ground cover
If you don’t have several days to dedicate to the project, call on someone with the experience and equipment to complete the job faster.
Remember that plants may need different types of fertilizer depending on where you live. Yard and tree professionals know the right type of fertilizers to use in your area. They also know the right amount to use; novice gardeners sometimes over fertilize, which can actually slow plant growth.
2. Tree Planting
Tree planting is another job you could do yourself, but consider how a landscaper could help you. He or she could:
- Help you find the right planting location where the tree is most likely to grow and least likely to damage property.
- Plant the tree correctly (for example, bury the root ball at the right depth).
- Use all necessary tools, such as a shovel, pickax, and cultivator.
If you’re not an experienced tree planter, a professional can help you plant correctly.
3. Tree Trimming
Trees need trimming every few years, and shrubs need it about every year. Trimming removes unhealthy, dying branches and stops branches from reaching dangerously close to your home.
Trimming a tree on your own presents a great danger. You may need to climb high on a ladder and use equipment like chainsaws. Everyday homeowners often make the mistake of placing ladders on unstable ground, causing the ladders to fall. Homeowners might also make the mistake of exerting too much pressure because of a dull chainsaw, losing control of the tool and injuring themselves in the process.
Professionals have the experience and safety training necessary to trim your trees.
4. Tree Removal
Tree removal is even more complicated and dangerous than tree trimming. Experts undergo complicated training to prepare for the process. They must:
- Set up a drop zone.
- Cut the tree in exact locations.
- Use ropes to bring the tree to the ground.
Professionals know how to pay attention to special considerations when removing a tree. They make sure the tree falls in the right direction so it doesn’t injure people or damage property. Professionals also know how to handle trees near power lines. Untrained homeowners risk electrocution when removing or trimming trees next to power lines.
5. Insect Control
Are mysterious insects threatening the health of your trees? If so, you need a professional to eliminate them.
Tree and lawn caretakers know how to identify the type of pest based on size, color, shape, and other factors. Experts can also look at certain stress symptoms in the tree. As an average homeowner, you don’t have access to the knowledge or treatments to completely eradicate these pests.
Go ahead and enjoy working in your yard. But focus on the tasks you know how to do. Leave the more intricate services to a tree and lawn care professional; you’ll be glad you did.
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