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Stump Removal In Marco Island: The How To’s

Stump Removal In Marco Island: The How To’s

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A stump can be pretty unsightly. The tree that once stood where the stump is was far more visually pleasing to look at; however, a stump doesn’t have to just be a stump – there’s a lot of things you can do with a stump in your yard.

  • Remove it. Yup, if you can’t stand the sight of the stump, or it’s getting in the way of mowing, your best bet is to get it professionally removed. The tree specialists can grind the stump down to make mulch, which you can use on your property. You also can plant a new tree or plant in spot of this old tree in the future.
  • Turn the stump into a pot. Hollow out the center of the stump, fill with soil, and plant a flower or pretty plant in there.
  • Cover the stump in your yard with a planter.
  • If your stump is taller, you can use it as a little table, especially for kids. Just bring over chairs!
  • Plant climbing vines or plants to cover the stump.
  • Surround the stump with tall grass.
  • Plant hydrangeas or azaleas around the stump. These shrubs can handle the roots of the stump and grow and thrive around them.
  • Paint the stump a fun color.
  • Carve your family’s names into the stump.
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    Keeping Your Trees Maintained & Healthy In Marco Island

    Keeping Your Trees Maintained & Healthy In Marco Island

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    You probably care for your grass, shrubs, flowers, and other plants on your property, but do you care for your trees? Or, do you think trees are fine on their own? Trees need TLC too! Every tree species requires a different kind and level of care. If you have different trees in your yard, take time to research the trees. Learn all about them including their likes and dislikes. What makes them happy? What makes them sad? Get to know your tree and you can keep it healthy year-round.

    Here are some ways to keep your trees happy and healthy throughout the year:

    • First things first, make sure your tree is planted in an ideal place on your property. You want it to have enough space to grow. You want to make sure it isn’t too close to the house (if big), or powerlines, or underground piping and line.
    • Water your trees, especially if it hasn’t rained in a while. Older trees should be given one inch of water per week while new trees need four to 10 gallons of water each week for the first couple of seasons.
    • Fertilize the trees to give them proper nutrients.
    • Test your soil on occasion to make sure it isn’t lacking nutrients the trees need to grow.
    • Mulch around the tree (but not right up to the base). The mulch keeps soil dry.
    • Trim back branches throughout the year, but no don’t over trim.
    • Remove dead or weak branches.
    • Get your trees checked out at least once a year by a tree specialist to look for diseases, fungi, pests, infestations, and weaknesses. Tree professionals can also trim the trees and care for the soil around the trees for you.

    Need help caring for your trees? Taking care of your trees can be time consuming and complicated if you are unsure of what you’re doing. Your best bet is to hire a tree professional who will keep your trees looking good all year long.

    Our team at Fortune’s Landscape Services are licensed professionals have been maintaining and taking care of trees for years! We can evaluate your trees and check on them periodically to make sure they are growing and thriving. We do what we can to save your trees. read more

    Fertilizing Palm Trees

    Fertilizing Palm Trees

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    You’ve probably heard of people fertilizing their lawns and flowers, but what about fertilizing palm trees? Yes, palm trees need fertilizing too! By fertilizing a palm tree, you can help keep its fronds green and strong.

    A palm tree needs a fertilizer that is slow-release specifically made for palm trees or tropical trees. With a slow-release fertilizer, the tree will gradually and slowly receive nutrients throughout the months. The fertilizer will give your palm tree nitrogen, potassium, magnesium, iron, and manganese.

    It’s best to go out and by a pre-made fertilizer and not make one at home. Many at-home fertilizers do not contain all the proper nutrients that palm trees need.

    Need help fertilizing your palm trees? Don’t know how to care for your palms? Palm trees need special care that many other trees don’t need. They are a tropical plant that requires different care. As a tree services company in Florida, we know palm trees! Let us help you care for yours today! You don’t want your fronds to be all yellow and brown when they should be green! read more

    How To Keep A Tree Healthy

    How To Keep A Tree Healthy

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    Keeping a tree healthy can be simple if you know proper maintenance techniques. At Fortune’s Landscape Services, we care for trees year-round, so we know all the tricks of the trade to keep trees healthy and beautiful. For this article, we wanted to share a few maintenance tips with you, so you can help keep your trees thriving all year long.

    • Make sure your tree is planted in the right place. A tree can’t thrive if its home isn’t built for it. If it’s a big tree, it needs space to grow and spread out. You don’t want it touching your house or powerlines (if you can avoid it).
    • Don’t plant your tree too deep.
    • If it hasn’t rained in a few weeks, water your trees. An older tree needs one inch of water per week. New trees need four to 10 gallons of water per week.
    • Put mulch on the roots of your tree to insulate them and protect them. Do not cover the base of the trunk with mulch.
    • Fertilize your trees throughout the year to put nutrients in the soil for your trees to absorb.
    • Test your soil to see if it’s missing and crucial nutrients for your trees.
    • Trim your trees throughout the year to keep them health and aesthetically pleasing.

    If your trees look like they need help or you’re not quite sure how to properly care for them, it’s time to call a tree specialist. Tree care specialists know how to care for all trees and can diagnose problems.

    At Fortune’s Landscape Services, our team are licensed, trained professionals who will evaluate and diagnose your tree and come up with the best plan for your trees. We are equipped with the proper training, equipment and experience to get the job done. We will keep your trees looking healthy and beautiful throughout the year.

    Fortune’s is a Marco Island Landscaping Company based in Marco Island, Florida. We service customers in Marco Island and the Isles of Capri in Naples, Florida. Contact us at 239-438-7070 or click Marco Island tree service page to set up an appointment with one of our tree specialists. read more