Homeowners take the time to mow their lawns and weed their flowerbeds but frequently don’t give their trees the same TLC. But the leafy giants in our yards need maintenance, too! Regular tree trimming is the most effective way to keep trees on your property in good shape. In case you don’t believe us, we are sharing five excellent reasons why pruning is essential. Aesthetics Messy or unbalanced tree limbs can make your home look shabby and undermine the other hard work you’ve put into landscaping. Your trees are a bit like your hair in that they need a trim now and then to keep their shape and continue looking sharp. Health Most trees will develop dead or even diseased branches throughout their natural lifespans. Removing these defects 5 Reasons to Trim Your Trees The Secret to a Beautiful and Healthy Landscape can ultimately improve the tree’s overall health by strengthening it and preventing disease from spreading. A poorly maintained tree is more likely to become a dead tree someday. Safety Dead branches aren’t only unsightly or unhealthy — they can be extremely dangerous. Dead limbs are more likely to fall, risking injury to a human, animal, or property. Roof or window damage caused by a tree branch costs much more to repair than preventive maintenance would have. Insurance companies may even deny coverage if they find the tree was improperly maintained. Growth Some people like large, full trees and may worry that trimming could destroy the desired appearance. However, proper pruning actually encourages new growth. Removing dead or unsightly branches allows the tree to dedicate more resources to its other parts and grow fuller. Trimming also promotes new fruit production on fruit trees. Trimming is a must if you want to continue eating fruit from your own yard. View Trees are beautiful, but so is your house! Overgrown trees can block a proper view of your home and make it appear closed off. Meanwhile, overly full branches can prevent you from enjoying the natural sunlight, the view of your neighborhood, or the local scenery. Trimmed trees provide better sight lines. Anthony’s Lawn Care and Landscaping is here to ensure your trees look their best in spring. We’re even offering discounts for tree trimming and removal during winter. Call us today to request your free quote!
Sending Christmas cards is a great way to tell people you’re thinking of them during the holiday season. However, like
everything lately, buying enough Christmas cards for your loved ones is expensive. Store-bought cards can also feel too stiff and formal for our friends and family.
That’s why you should consider making Christmas cards this holiday season! It is more cost-effective and a great way to give your cards a personal
touch that lets friends and family know you care. The best part is that making holiday cards doesn’t have to be laborious or stressful — it’s quick,
easy, and fun!
Don’t believe us? Check out these three easy Christmas cards you and
your family can make at home. Each
card idea is built upon plain white cards!
Washi Tape Cards All you need for this card is a roll of washi tape with any design you wish. Simply cut strips of the washi tape, starting with a longer piece (about 2—3 inches), and place it horizontally across the card near the bottom. Then, build upward using gradually smaller pieces of tape to make a triangle — and that’s it! You’ve successfully created a washi tape tree! You can also draw a tree stump under the longest strip or a star on top. Handprint Cards This Christmas card variation is a favorite for kids to make and family members to receive. Have your child place their hand on the blank card stock and trace their hand with a pencil. Then, cut out the shape of their hand using scissors. Finally, with the cut-out hand facing down (fingers to the ground), have your child decorate it as if it were a tree, drawing ornaments, lights, candy canes, or other decorations. Pipe Cleaner Cards For this card, you need green pipe cleaners and gold stars (like the ones you’d earn in school). Simply twist a pipe cleaner into a tree shape using a zig-zag pattern to form the widest branches at the bottom to the smallest boughs at the top. Glue the pipe cleaner to the card. Finish with a gold star as a tree topper!
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