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Trimming Away Branches & Bushes

Shrubs and trees having been growing throughout the warm season and it may be time to do some trimming. There are several important reasons to do the trimming now.

First, branches and bushes that make contact with your home can cause damage. Branches driven by wind can damage shingles, gutters, windows, screens, siding and paint. Anything making contact with the structure can hold moisture there and accelerate deterioration of building materials.

Another important reason to trim back trees and shrubs is they provide a cover and access for rodents into your home. Along the house they provide safety & cover. Branches provide a path to your roof and a variety of ways into you attic and home.

Finally, keeping a garden and yard looking neat requires regular maintenance. Year after year of growth happens slowly and its easy to miss how overgrown a garden has become. Regularly trimming keeps plants looking good and helps to keep them healthy.

How To Clean Tough Stains & Grime

Take a look at our library of cleaning articles. With over 100 articles on how to deal with tough to clean stains, spills and grime, we probably have a solution for you.