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There’s no doubt that living in or near the bush can be a wonderful and peaceful way of life, but as we have seen recently (and not just in Australia) bushfires are incredibly dangerous and formidable forces of nature. Obviously, not all bushfires can be stopped, but avoiding starting one would help. If there is a wildfire and you live in an area that has a lot of land and trees, here are some tips to best prepare and reduce the likelihood of that fire spreading into your property and causing severe damage. Replace Missing Roof

Your garden and most specifically your trees can add a lot of beauty and value to your home. They help the environment, can look beautiful, provide shade, be a haven for wildlife and some can flower seasonally. Some, however, can be proverbial pain. They can require a lot of care and maintenance and even be a hazard so let’s look at some trees to avoid planting in your garden. Why Some Trees Are Bad Planting a tree in haste (like almost anything) is always a bad idea. What’s good for public gardens may not be such

A lot of the time these terms are seen as interchangeable, but when you think about it there are obviously big differences. Tree loppers seems to be an all-inclusive description of some type of tree resizing by qualified arborists, but in reality, lopping is different from pruning which are both obviously different from complete tree removal. Let’s take a look at their definitions. Tree Removal: Definition Tree removal means cutting down the whole tree, taking it away and usually grinding the stump into chippings so the ground can be reclaimed. Tree removal (sometimes called felling) should

Trees can be a common problem between neighbours and can often be the source of a real dispute and bad feeling. However, there are definitely certain ways to approach this situation and there are some things that you can do legally if you’re unable to reach a solution. You should definitely approach your neighbour calmly and openly, you may often find that they weren’t even aware of the problem in the first place. Common problems may include: Branches overhanging Branches blocking light, obstructing solar panels and TV reception Falling leaves or fruit into your garden or