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An inevitability of living in a home with trees on the property is that occasionally trees need to be removed, either because they have died or because they have become dangerous to your family and/or property. When this occurs, it is essential that you call a professional tree removal service to take care of the problem. Professional tree removal services provide you with the Tree Service Tulsa OK expertise of seasoned arborists who can quickly and expertly remove your problem tree without damaging any part of your property.

But after the specialist has finished felling your tree, is it just time to have it hauled to the trash, useless and worthless? Depending on why your tree needed to be removed, there are actually many more uses for the bulk wood your tree has given you.

Mulch

Along with removal services, some tree removal services offer stump grinding, which can turn the stump from your felled tree into a pile of beneficial wood chips. These wood chips can be used as mulch around your home to help retain moisture in soil, reduce erosion, and limit weed growth. If you have a surplus of extra branches or wood you don't want for other purposes, your tree removal service may be willing to grind it up as well to create even more mulch for your yard.

Firewood

If your tree was relatively healthy (no mold or other fungi), you can chop it into firewood and let it dry in a cool, dry place to use later. Unfortunately, you can't immediately use your tree's wood in your fireplace; firewood should age a minimum of six months (better if you can manage to wait a year) before using it in a fireplace. Wood that hasn't properly aged can create creosote buildup in your chimney, which can cause a dangerous fire hazard. If your tree was particularly large or you have no use for firewood, it may be possible for you to sell firewood to other people in your area.

Garden and Yard Liners

Having distinct barriers and lines in your yard can give a lovely, clean appearance to your landscaping. If you like the rustic look that wood offers, you could use your felled tree parts to line either your garden or yard to give it some definition and charm.

A Compostable Compost Pile

If you've always longed for a compost pile and have the space, ask your tree service to help you move the logs and large branches to create an enclosed space for your new compost pile. Not only will your old tree be able to help you keep your compost pile from becoming unruly, but over time the tree itself will deteriorate and become a part of the compost itself.