Things To Do In SW Florida

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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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