They’re only trees... but as we have seen with the recent ice storms, proper maintenance of them is critical. Keeping your trees healthy will allow you to continue to enjoy them and their benefits — one of which is providing enough oxygen for four people every day!
Maintenance will also reduce the risk of a tree falling on your home or your car (or even worse, someone else’s home or car).
Here are some tips from the National Arbor Day Foundation to help keep trees healthy, identify warning signs and address problems. A healthy tree that you care for properly — and regularly — is far less likely to become a hazard. Remember, prevention is key!
Inspect your trees often
This applies to all seasons! The sooner you spot a problem, the sooner you can take corrective action — and potentially save your tree. Check trees regularly each year, and have a qualified arborist inspect them annually.
Plant the right species
Brittle trees can produce weak limbs that fall and injure people or property. Examples include Silver Maples, Lombardy Poplars, Box Elders, and Willows.
Prune the right way, at the right time
Trees should first be pruned when they are young, and then at regular intervals as they age. Make the cut outside the branch collar, and never allow trees to be topped.
Plant in the right place
Don’t plant trees that will grow to be large close to your home or under power lines.
Learn to spot problems
According to the National Arbor Day Foundation, there are several key things to consider when evaluating your trees for potential issues.
If you have a dead or dying tree, it should be promptly removed unless it is in an area where structures or people won’t be threatened. And have an expert do the job — bringing down a large tree is extremely dangerous, and accidents can result in severe damage, injury, and even death.
The law typically holds the owner responsible for damage or injury caused by a defective tree. So don’t forget about them when you’re working in the yard or examining your landscaping. Keeping your trees healthy can limit the potential for disaster — in addition to keeping your space beautiful and vibrant.
We no longer live in our grandparents' era. We live in the digital, have to have it now age. We can receive instant results like game scores, recipes, and answers to most of our general questions with just a touch of a button. You can also get instant quotes for auto insurance, home insurance, and more from specific carriers; but what you can't get is personal service! Personal service is invaluable by making sure you are properly protected while getting the best rate and coverage available in the insurance industry.
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Many of us can relate, you wake up on a cold winter morning and shuffle into the bathroom, turn on the faucet and... trickle, trickle or possibly nothing at all. You have a frozen pipe. What do you do now or better yet, how do you avoid this messy, potentially expensive situation in the first place?
Below are some ideas to help keep the water flowing inside even when it is freezing outside:
Before It Gets Cold
As Temperatures Drop
When a Pipe Freezes
If these approaches don't work, or if you have a leaking or burst pipe, don't hesitate to turn off the main water supply and call in a licensed plumber. And, be sure to touch base with your local independent agent too, preferably before a crisis. You'll want to know whether you're covered for burst pipes and the ensuing water damage.
Paschall Insurance Group
930 Hilltop Drive, Suite 100
Weatherford, TX 76086
Phone: 817-341-4400
Fax: 817-341-4004
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Paschall Insurance Group | 930 Hilltop Drive, Suite 100 | Weatherford, TX 76086
phone: 817-341-4400
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