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Chances are that the person who ends up buying your home will drive by at least once when making the decision. It is a fact that making your home as appealing as possible upon first glance will shorten the amount of time it is on the market.

Wildfires are a frightening and deadly natural disaster, which spread with rapid speed and can destroy everything in their path. Homeowners can take precautions to protect their homes from wildfires by using the following list of tips:

When to Call a Tree Service Specialist

Q: I live in Boulder, CO. How can I tell if I am over or under watering Austrian Pines?

When trees are cut down to ground level or above, they leave a stump where nothing can grow except mushrooms and shoots from the still-living root system.

It's part of the human condition. One day it's bleak winter; the next we wake to a warm breeze and blue skies. We're sure that spring is upon us so we run eagerly into the yard with shovel, rake and seeds, intent upon transforming the landscape into a colorful paradise. But wait! The end product is only as good as the foundation it's built on. Do the basics now and be patient. In time, you'll see your desired results.

Q: I have a 30-foot-high, 30-year-old olive tree. How severely can it be pruned?

With the arrival of fall and cold weather, it is essential to complete a few projects to keep your yard and garden protected through the dormant months. Prepare shrubs, trees and grass now and they will return healthy in the spring and will also leave you with a neat, well tended yard through winter.

Here are some tips for identifying sick trees.

Landscaping is a valuable extension of your home and should be planned as carefully as any other major investment. Research shows that the return on your landscape dollars can range between 70 and 200 percent when you sell your home.

Longer days, more sunshine, singing birds and warm breezes all welcome and beckon us to go outside and enjoy the beauty of spring. Your yard and garden should be a retreat, a place to sit, talk, read or simply watch the clouds. Some of the following suggestions can improve your landscape and create a more desirable escape.

The three most important words in developing a good landscaping strategy are plan, plan, plan! A good design is based not only on your personal tastes but also on the existing layout of your property and the limitations that exist in your region's climate.

Landscaping is one of the most cost-effective ways to customize a home to meet your needs and tastes. Good landscaping will add value to your home, enhance your lifestyle, and bring long-lasting satisfaction to the entire family.