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| Springtime Property Landscaping Safety | May 31, 2009, 1:22 am | visits: 54 | wordcount: 547
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By Kerry A. Francis
Landscaping and trees. Before selecting trees for any landscaping project that you begin to proceed on – whether it be for your home or camp or vacation property it is always best to scan upwards towards any power lines on or nearby your property. Remember over time that trees do grow and flourish – that is especially with your care as a gardener and landscaper. Safety at the home or vacation property is essential. Safety for your property as well as for your family is everything.
When branches stretch into power lines dangerous situations occur. A tree or even a tall bush that comes into direct contact with power utility lines can be electrified and energized, thus creating more than a safety and personal hazard for people, children and pets at lower ground or even water levels. In addition children and even young adults who climb trees near these power utility lines. Are courting danger and disaster to their health and persons with serious electrical shock and shocks? Have the tree trimmed – either by the professionals afforded by your local power or other utilities. Often all you have to do is ask. Phone, email or write snail mail. If this resource is not readily available or if an unusual long time delay is afforded – then spring for a qualified landscape artist to prune or trim these trees or shrubbery. Not only is your safety of your yard and property enhanced – you will have a more scenic property as well as improving and maintaining the health and horticulture of your estate.
To thus prevent these hazards property owners are advised as well as encouraged to plant trees that will not cause a problem in the future , down the road or what might be said in the paths of their properties. For your project and projects it is best to consider low growing shrubs such as lilac, elder, cotoneaster and flowering crab. Not only will these add color and fragrance, they will attract attention to your yard, improve property and resale values and most importantly will not be in contact with overhead power utility lines.
Most of Manitoba's popular trees that is including willow, maple, poplar, ash and evergreen will need trimming and maintenance over the span of time to stay safely out of overhead and overhanging power lines. However in some cases, trees may eventually have to be removed, at some point in the future. This generally occurs when these trees become much too large for their immediate surroundings as well as environments. During fierce windstorms large branches are frequently torn from these trees. The results can be prolonged power outages in your direct or even local geographic areas, property damage and damages and sometimes even resulting fire and fires. As a general recommendation as well as safety precaution these species should be planted at least 30 feet (that is approximately 10 meters) away from an adjacent or nearby overhead power utility lines.
Planting trees, especially in the spring time, is almost a rite of the spring time season. Play it safe. Think of safety when it comes to your home or vacation properties. Both plan ahead, plant safe and take the time to maintain your trees and landscaping for safety as well as scenic beauty.
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