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How to Preserve Trees Without Cutting Branches

Just because that branch hangs low over the house doesn’t mean it must be cut down. Hiring a tree cabling service can save your landmark trees and your property!

Tree Diseases That Show Up During Michigan Winters

Many Michigander’s tend to forget about their trees when temperatures hit well below freezing. It is completely understandable, this type of weather makes you want to cozy up with a good movie and some hot cocoa. But just like we get cold, our trees get cold too. And their coldness can result in some tree diseases that attack during the cool-season. 

Reasons You May Need a Tree or Shrub Removed

While when you are planting a tree, you expect it to be there for at least your lifetime, there are some outside factors that sometimes interfere with that idea. There are many reasons that tree removal might become necessary before a tree or shrub has served its time, and PPM Tree is here to tell you some of the most common reasons. 

Fall Tree Pruning Guide: How Topping Can Harm Your Trees

Pruning is an essential part of tree and shrub care but there is a right and wrong way to do it. Check out the tips on pruning below so you don’t harm your trees. If you need help with tree trimming, pruning, or removal, call the experts at PPM Tree Service and Arbor Care.

Firewood: Everything You Need To Know About Keeping Your Home Warm

When it comes to firewood you have a choice between hardwoods and softwoods, seasoned and unseasoned. Knowing which is which will save you a lot of time and struggle.

Fall Maintenance: Cleaning Out Your Gutters

As part of your fall maintenance checklist, you should check your gutters for clogs. Clogged gutters are easy to fix but can cause extensive damage to your yard and the structural integrity of your home. From soil erosion to flooded basements, our gutters are the using heroes of our homes so take the time to make sure they are clear and flowing properly.

What To Do With Those Fall Leaves

Fall leaves can be a real pain. Luckily, we have found some clever uses for old leaves that could benefit your landscape. Leaves are full of important nutrients plants need so it doesn’t make sense to just throw them away. Give back to your yard by using your fall leaves as mulch, fertilizer, or a weed barrier. You can even use them to make a brand new garden without all the hassle.

Fall Tree Care

Trees go through a lot of stress in the summer and could use an extra boost before winter. Things you can do to improve the health of your trees include pruning, mulching, deep root fertilization, and dormant oil applications. At PPM Tree Service and Arbor Care, we can help you with all of your tree care.

What’s Growing on My Trees?

Here in Michigan, many things can be found growing on our trees. Most vines are harmless, but if left unchecked, it can become too heavy for your limbs to hold and cause them to break as well as deprive leaves of sunlight.

Common Methods of Stump Removal

There are many ways to remove an unsightly tree stump from your Westland backyard. Learn what they are and which one is the best to remove yours, or contact the professionals at PPM Tree Service and Arbor Care, tree experts working for you.

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