If you live in a forest or wildland area, you can face the real danger of wildfire. Wildfires destroy thousands of homes and devastate hundreds of thousands of acres of woodland every year. Protecting your home from a future wildfire is your responsibility to reduce future hazards on your property. To reduce the risk, you will need to consider the fire resistance of your home, the topography of your property, and the nature of the vegetation. Recognizing that you may have a high-risk wildfire risk is the first step in preventing fire hazards.
Whether you own a few acres or thousands, we have put together a list of ways that will help you reduce the potential for wildfire damage on your property while improving overall forest health and wildlife habitat. Although these actions won’t prevent a wildfire from happening on your property, they can make your land more fire-resistant.
Spring is approaching, which means beautiful weather, blooming floras, and of course, rainy days. After a heavy rain, you may experience your backyard is flooded and eventually have a damaging effect on your landscape and house. Flooding near your home can seep into your basement, crawlspaces, and erosion that results in costly repairs. If your yard is prone to flooding after a heavy or moderate rain, your backyard may require professional help. Here is a list of six reasons why you have flooding issues in your yard.
Winter is here and seems like it’s not going anywhere. That means your family could be trapped inside, with your patio furniture and plants stored inside, while your landscape is being taken over by the cold. But why should you abandon your patio when it’s cold? Instead, use that extra space to make a cozy outdoor living area that will impress your guests. Here are five ways how you can winter-proof your outdoor patio to make it more comfortable when it’s cold.
Western North Carolina is known for its unmatched beauty. Millions of people travel to our area each year to take in the spectacular mountain views, majestic waterfalls, and magnificent displays of color during spring and fall. Tall towering forests with thousands of miles of hiking and backpacking trails entice us to explore the woods and reconnect with nature. Many new residents move here for the opportunity to own a small piece of that beauty. If you enjoy the great outdoors, you might bristle at the idea of clearing your land. However, as we have written elsewhere, land-clearing can indeed be done ethically and is necessary to preserve its health.
Land clearing is an essential step in many residential, commercial, municipal, or industrial projects. From preparing the land to building a home to ensuring tree and plant life flourish, strategic clearing makes your property more usable, accessible, safe, attractive, and, ultimately, valuable. Now, when to schedule this job? Winter is the best time to clear land. Let’s find out why.