Trees are more than just tall wood standing in your yard. They shower mankind with many benefits that only they can bring. Trees keep the air clean and absorb excess carbon in the atmosphere. They help manage your electric bill because they make your surrounding cooler, especially in the summer. Unfortunately, there are instances when tree removal is needed. In such situations, you need to get in touch with a local tree service company near you.

While the study shows that residing in areas with many trees helps relieve stress and prolongs life, taking them down is a wiser decision in some cases. This is mainly the case when you and your property's safety is on the line. The best way to deal with this is to find a certified arborist who will handle the removal process. Before you decide to cut down that tree finally, take time to consider the following things:

Is it in a safe location?
One of the first and most important factors when deciding to remove a tree is its location. Is it too close to your house? Do its branches hang over your roof or windows? These branches can cause a threat, especially during a storm.

It is unsafe to keep a tree that's too near a structure, like your house, power line, or a building. They can fall given the right condition, and you don't want to deal with the repair and hospital expenses due to a fallen tree.

Tree service companies understand the anatomy of a tree, which is why they will be able to tell you when it's time to remove a tree. Some trees don't need to be removed and can be saved with proper trimming.

Storm-damaged trees usually have a weak structure and are at risk of falling. Unfortunately, accidents due to natural disasters may not be covered by your homeowner's insurance, which is why it is best to prevent the worst thing from happening.

Is it diseased?
What many people don't know is that trees get infected by diseases, too. Thus, they need to get treatment or else, they die.

They become prone to falling or susceptible to other infections once their health declines. Diseased trees can be unpredictable and fall off any part of your house. If you suspect your tree to be sick, you should immediately ask help from a professional tree care company so they can evaluate the condition of your tree and provide the proper solution.

Your tree may be sick if these signs are present:

• Weak and brittle branches
• Decayed tree branches, roots, or trunk
• Yellowish leaves

Pests are also a culprit for getting a tree diseased. Birds and other wildlife are welcomed in trees, but not pests and unwanted bugs. They can damage the tree and lead to its total decline.

What is worst is that these pests, such as termites, rodents, and ants, can also invade your home in a matter of days. Another indication that your tree is dead is the presence of fungus at the base of its trunk. If these signs are apparent, it may be time to say goodbye to your beloved tree.
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Is it a desirable tree?
When it comes to planting trees, it is crucial to know if the specimen is suitable for the area you are in. Some trees may not be meant for warm climates, while some may do well in moist areas. Make sure to ask a professional arborist about the ideal type of tree meant for your location.

Evansville was initially McGary's Landing
​In 1812, Hugh McGary established a town on the Ohio River which he named after himself, McGary's Landing. It was not until 1814 that McGary's Landing changed its name to Evansville to draw prospective land buyers. McGary renamed the town to Evansville to commemorate Colonel Robert Morgan Evans.

McGary's wife is buried under the Old Jail parking lot
When a church was being built, the construction workers found a woman buried in the ground and recognized her as Mary McGary because of her bright red hair, the founder of Evansville's wife. Apparently, that area was once a cemetery, thus the remains. They decided to build the church's foundation over her.

The Fall Festival is not the second largest street festival in America
We don't want to tell you this but what Paul Harvey said about the Fall Festival that it is the second largest festival after Mardi Gras is not based on facts. But that doesn't mean you can no longer enjoy the festival with your deep-fried twinkie.

The first humans that inhabited Evansville date back to 8,000 BCE
Archaeologists discovered artifacts as old as 8,000 BCE in this city. Almost everyone in the town is familiar with Angel Mounds, but they weren't there until 900 A.D. to approximately 1600 A.D.

The Old Courthouse is built on the Wabash and Erie Canal
The construction of the Wabash and Erie Canal was a great fail that pulled Indiana to financial loss. It eventually fell into poor condition until the Old Courthouse was erected on the site in 1891. 

Bosse Field is the third-oldest baseball stadium still being used
Everyone in Evansville loves watching the games of Evansville Otters during a hot summer night at Bosse Field. It is one of the oldest ballparks still in use along with Wrigley Field and Fenway Park.

Wesselman Woods is the largest virgin forest in the entire country
This 240-acre of natural forest is home to century-old trees. This unspoiled virgin forest is the largest in all of U.S.  

The Old Jail is modeled after a castle in Lichtenstein
The Old Jail resembles the Lichtenstein Castle that is found in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Henry Wolters was the one who designed the Old Jail and Old Courthouse. It was reported that he lived near the castle and admired it, thus the resemblance of the design.

Evansville was once in Warrick County
Before Evansville became a city, it was part of the Warrick County. Vanderburgh, Posey, Perry, Spencer, and some areas of Crawford counties used to be part of a much larger Warrick County

The first American soldier casualty in WWI was a native of Evansville
It is recorded in history that the first American soldier who died in World War I on November 3, 1917, was Cpl. James Bethel Gresham. Gresham was an Evansville citizen and was killed during a raid in France. His remains were buried in Locust Hill Cemetery in the city of Evansville.