wood chipping and mulching

Introduction

Trees form a very significant part of any home because they act as wind-breakers, provide shade that may be enjoyed during the hot summers, and may also provide fruit, to mention but a few. In order to fully take advantage of what they have to offer and to also realize optimal growth and development, they have to be inevitably cut and chipped, besides being mulched from time to time. Read more http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/factsheets/mulch/mulchland.html

The proceeding conversation endeavors to demystify the subject matter of wood chipping and mulching by touching on certain pertinent issues such as the general definition of terms, the benefits and importance of both services, and the attributes of the most suitable tree service company, with the aim of enlightening home owners.

Definition of Terms

Wood chipping refers to that process of cutting down larger pieces of wood into smaller pieces, usually by use of a special machine called a wood chipper. This is mainly carried out whenever a tree has grown too old to the point of starting to dry up on its own. Mulching on the other hand refers to the placing of organic matter consisting mainly of leaves, peat and straw at the base of trees and other plants in order to conserve moisture, enhance fertility, and stabilize the soil temperatures. Click here to read more info about wood chipping.

The Benefits and Importance of Wood Chipping and Mulching

Wood Chipping confers plenty of benefits to the home owners. It enables the formation of firewood that may be subsequently used for cooking; simplifies the disposal of the unwanted/dead trees safely; greatly aids in the preparation of the chipped trees for subsequent related tasks such as mulching; and contributes greatly to the cleanliness of the environment as a whole.

Mulching on the other hand provides the following benefits: It aids in the preservation of soil moisture; bolsters soil fertility; aids in the stabilization of soil temperatures by keeping the soil warm in winter and cool in summer; controls the growth of weeds; improves the overall quality of the soil; boosts the aeration of the soil; improves soil structures and drainage; and enhances the natural beauty and aesthetics of the general environment, among others.

The Attributes of the Ideal Tree Service Company

These two tree services require certain degrees of technical know how as well as some special tools and equipment. That combined with the fact that the average home owner may not have that much time at his disposal, calls for the intervention of a duly-qualified tree service company.

The ideal tree service company must possess the following attributes: must have a team of well-trained and highly-skilled technicians; must have been operational for as long an amount of time as possible to guarantee experience; must have 100% customer satisfaction track record; must charge very reasonable fees which should ideally be supplemented by hot discounts from time to time; must be duly authorized and licensed by the relevant statutory body under whose jurisdiction it operates; must …