The last thing anyone wants is to have to deal with a dangerously decaying tree on their property, but if you do find yourself in that situation, the best possible thing to do is act quickly. Luckily, the signs of decay are fairly easy to spot. The best thing you can...

If you’re noticing an unusual amount of dead or broken branches on your tree, it’s natural that you might become concerned about rot or decay. The good news is that it’s not difficult to determine whether tree rot is the underlying cause of less-than-ideal branches;...

What are the rules when it comes to trees and power lines? Most homeowners know that letting their property’s trees get close to power lines is a huge no, but for such an important rule, it can be difficult to get clear guidelines about what you should or shouldn’t...

As hurricane season comes closer and preparing your home’s exteriors becomes more and more urgent, it can be tempting to consider turning your property maintenance into a DIY project. Though it may seem like a harmless way to both save some cash and keep your property...

With hurricane season getting into full swing, it’s the right time to check out your property and make sure that everything is in good shape to make it through the fall. One of the most important things you can do is to take a look at your tree in order to make sure...

Are you ready for hurricane season? Every year, Floridians get to wonder what’s in store during the upcoming fall. Maybe all we’ll see is a couple of tropical storms (which, in most seasoned Floridians’ minds, isn’t much to write home about) - or maybe we’ll have to...

At this point, anyone who’s lived in Florida for a year or longer has their own hurricane season routine. Whether you’re in the proactive group whose preparations begin in July or you prefer to wait until a hurricane is announced before getting supplies, we’ve all got...

Plenty of homeowners are unsure about whether property maintenance before hurricane season is even worth it. After all, they might ask, what’s the point of having your property landscaped and polished before a hurricane comes by to wreak havoc? We’ve got answers for...

As hurricane season comes closer by the day, it’s common to see quite a bit of advice covering how to prepare your property for hurricane season. Less common, however, are sources explaining what to avoid doing in preparation for a hurricane. Being proactive about...

Hurricane preparation is often reserved for the week of a hurricane’s arrival: the round-the-block lines and depleted shelves highlight that, when it comes to prep, most of us are on the same page. The best - and often least acknowledged - thing about hurricane...

For the most seasoned Floridians, hurricane prep looks something like this: mild skepticism, followed by a decision to either hunker down or evacuate, followed by a last-minute supply run that may or may not accrue everything you need. Even for those who begin to...

For some people, early fall means fireplaces, marshmallows, and warm sweaters. Though plenty of Floridians enjoy these fall staples too, we also spend much of our late summer preparing for the ultimate Florida fall staple: hurricane season. Whether you’re new to the...