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Moon Dumpsters has dumpsters for rent in the Louisville, KY area for yard debris projects like taking down dead trees.

Signs That Your Tree is Dying or Dead

July 31, 2023/in Uncategorized/by Moon Dumpster Rentals

In a previous blog, we outlined the why in “Why You Should Remove Dead Trees From Your Yard,” but how do you know that your tree is dead or dying? There always seems to be a couple of dead branches or discolored leaves, but that doesn’t mean that your tree has called it quits and needs to be taken down. You should call a certified arborist for a second opinion before you contract a tree cleanup service or, only if you’re qualified, take your own tools to it, but there several signs to look out for when it comes to an injured or old tree that might be on its way out.

1. Peeling Bark

A healthy tree has healthy bark, and that might look a little bit different across species. In general, bark that is peeling unnaturally, is brittle, or is falling off signifies that there may be an issue with the tree. Do some research before you begin to worry though, because some trees, such as the Shagbark Hickory, Paperbark Maple, American Sycamore, and many strains of the birch tree all have bark that peels naturally.

2. Presence of Fungus On or Near Tree

Fungus feeds on decomposing matter, so it can be a great indicator that there is rot in or near your tree. If you see fungus shelves across your tree’s trunk, growing on exposed roots, or on the ground where the tree’s roots would be buried, then you’ll want to get a professional opinion on the tree’s health and whether or not you can treat it effectively.

3. Lack of Foliage

We all know that the leaves of most trees will change color and drop in the autumn and winter seasons, but if you notice all the other trees growing leaves, fruit, and flowers well into the spring and summer, but one tree is not, then it might be a sign of illness or death. Check the tree for other symptoms or contact an arborist if you have a dead-looking tree when it should be in full bloom!

4. Leaning

All trees grow towards the sun, and if structures or other obstructions stop a tree from getting the sunlight it needs in a straight line, then it will naturally grow at an angle and its root system will grow in a way that counterbalances the distribution of weight. But, if you previously had a tree growing towards the open sky that abruptly takes a turn and begins leaning, or you begin to see roots detaching from the ground at one side, then that’s a big sign your tree is unstable, dead, or dying.

5. No Green Under the Bark or Brittle Branches

You may have noticed that if you try breaking a stick off of a healthy tree that unless you have a sharp too to cut it, it’s very hard to tear or break past the green layer directly under the bark. If you can easily break multiple branches off or scratch the trunk of the tree and find no living layer under the bark, that means the tree has no nutrients being delivered and is likely dead.

6. Open Wounds or Cracks

Open wounds can be made by a variety of man-made or natural forces, including:

  • Lightning Strikes
  • Construction or Car Accidents
  • Storms and High Winds
  • Animal or Insect Damage
  • Improper Trimming
  • Moisture and Ice Damage

These wounds – especially if they are in a vertical, up-and-down position – can be difficult for trees to heal from on their own. With intervention from professionals, there is a possibility that your tree will survive, but it’s all dependent on the severity of the wound, how long the wound has been there, and the overall health of the tree.

Call Moon Dumpsters for Backyard Tree Cleanup

Do you have a dead tree that you have the skills and ability to take down yourself, but the resulting wood and woodchips won’t fit in your regular yard waste bin? Moon has you covered! We have dumpsters for yard debris of any size ranging from 6-40 cubic yards. Call us today to get our residential roll-off driveway dumpster to your worksite and experience the protection and quality waste removal that Moon guarantees!

Consider renting a Moon Mini Dumpster, no matter what size project you choose to undertake. Our driveway dumpsters come in 6, 9, 12, 16, 20, 30, and 40 cubic yard capacities. Affordable and lightweight, a dumpster will be delivered directly to you and placed on boards for surface protection. We are environmentally-friendly, locally-owned, and willing to work with any time frame. Give us a call at 502-772-2821 to learn more!

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Should I remove dead trees from my yard?

5 Reasons Why You Should Remove Dead Trees From Your Yard

November 2, 2022/in Dumpsters, Residental Dumpsters/by Moon Dumpster Rentals

When you landscape a yard, it never seems complete without a nice, big, shady tree to hang a tire swing from or build a treehouse in. They’re sturdy, they’re hardy, and they bring an extra aesthetic and dimensional pop to your yard that you can’t always get with shrubs and flowers. But trees, just like all other organic matter, can still succumb to a whole list of afflictions that cause them to die – sometimes in obvious ways, and sometimes in more subtle ways.

When you know you have a dead tree, or even a dying tree, on your property, though, action needs to be taken.

In a forest or a heavily wooded area, these dead or dying trees are also called snag trees, and can be very helpful to the environment – so much so that there are certain amounts of snag trees often required to be left standing. This is not, however, the case when it comes to dead trees in your yard. Here’s 5 reasons why you need to remove dead trees from your yard – the sooner the better!

Why You Should Remove Dead Trees From Your Yard

1. They’re a Safety Hazard

This is the first and most important reason for you to remove dead trees is because they pose a safety risk. As trees die and begin to decompose, they also begin to lose their structural integrity. The root system holding them in the ground will likely rot away, the bark will become loose, and the wood that once made it strong crumbles.

That means that the treehouse you built becomes more liable to fall, and anyone standing near or under the tree at any point in time is taking a huge risk of falling branches. Your house is put in the danger zone should any branches or the entire tree uproot itself in a storm, and you’ll be held responsible if any cars or houses are injured in the process as well.

2. They Can Attract Pests

If you thought that your living trees were the home to a variety of insects before, you won’t want to do any exploring in your dead ones. Dead wood is an especially attractive place for insects to make their home, as the wood becomes more malleable and more easily moved – and sometimes eaten – by certain species. Some of the most dangerous pest species that can end up doing a lot more damage than taking up residence in your dead trees include:

  • Ants, especially carpenter ants
  • Wasps
  • Bees
  • Wood-Boring Beetles
  • Termites

These pests can very quickly invade your home and healthy trees and threaten their integrity, as well as accelerate the rate at which the dead tree is decomposing, which makes it even more of a safety risk.

3. They Can Infect Other Trees

Whether by infectious tree diseases or invasive pests, dead trees have a high potential of passing both the afflictions they died from or what they developed as an effect of death on to other trees. This, then, multiplies your risk of dead and unstable trees and the amount of pests on your property that can develop into an outbreak if not controlled.

This was seen with the Emerald Ash Borer, which is an invasive insect that has wiped out a huge population of Ash trees in the Midwest because control methods were not studied and implemented quickly enough. When you have a dead tree, the best defense is to remove it as quickly as possible to prevent any risk of infection or pest spread.

4. They Can Devalue Your Property

While most people think that this reason doesn’t apply to them if they aren’t actively trying to sell their house or land, it’s actually pertinent to all home owners. Anyone who has ever planted a sapling or had to treat and care for trees knows that these plants are long-term investments. In order to take into consideration your property value, you have to think in terms of the ‘big picture.’

Trees can get very big, and they play an important role in the ecosystem of your yard. Even if you aren’t planning on selling your house in the near future, keep in mind that it will take some time for that ecosystem to recover from the loss of even one tree. This, combined with the time that it will take for the area to heal in terms of aesthetics, requires some forward thinking. You might need a stump grinded down, your grass will need to regrow where falling branches may have damaged it and where the stump used to reside, and you’ll likely have A LOT of yard work and waste to clean up after the fact – all of which contributes to the property value.

5. They Can Cost You a Lot In the Long Run

As the culmination of what most of the previous reasons revolve around, dead trees will end up costing you much more than a tree removal service will if you choose to wait. Reconstruction costs if the tree falls on a house or fence, insurance if it falls on a car, a lower property value, pest removal services if pests that made a home in your dead tree invade your home, and more tree removal services if disease spreads to the surrounding trees – it can all be avoided by early detection and early removal.

Don’t wait for these costs to pop up, and when you suspect a tree on your property has died, get an expert opinion or a removal service so that you can avoid all these unnecessary costs in the long run. And then after, when you need a yard waste removal service, give Moon Dumpsters a call! We deliver dumpsters from 6-40 ft for however big your tree removal waste may be!

Consider renting a Moon Mini Dumpster, no matter what size project you choose to undertake. Our driveway dumpsters come in 6, 9, 12, 16, 20, 30, and 40 cubic yard capacities. Affordable and lightweight, a dumpster will be delivered directly to you and placed on boards for surface protection. We are environmentally-friendly, locally-owned, and willing to work with any time frame. Give us a call at 502-547-1974 to learn more!

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Best Dumpster Rentals St. Matthews Louisville Kentucky

November 25, 2019/in Commercial Dumpsters, Dumpsters, Louisville/by Moon Dumpster Rentals
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Moon Dumpsters proudly serves customers across St. Matthews Louisville with dumpster rentals ranging in size from 6 cubic yards to 40 cubic yards.

The Saint Matthews area of Jefferson County Kentucky includes a population of over 18,000 people. Incorporated in 1950, St. Matthews has its own Mayor and community events. Some of the most popular events include the Light Up St. Matthews in December and a Community Street Festival in May.

Saint Matthews includes one of the largest shopping malls in the region, the Mall St. Matthews, along with Baptist Health Hospital and numerous community parks including Brown Park and the St. Matthews Community Park.

Moon Dumpsters has been proudly serving the St. Matthews community for many years. As a locally owned dumpster rental service, we deliver our dumpsters to locations across St. Matthews Louisville. We offer 7 different dumpster sizes to our St. Matthews customers including are smallest 6 cubic yard dumpster up to our largest 40 cubic yard dumpster.

Our 6 cubic yard dumpster is ideal for small jobs. These span the gamut to include small cleanouts of garages and/or basements, bathroom remodels, deck demolition projects, cleaning up yard waste and fencing material, small kitchen renovation jobs, and roofing material clean up (up to 15 square).

For customers who need a bit more space, we offer a 9 cubic yard dumpster that is ideal for typical kitchen renovation projects, larger garage or basement clean ups, small kitchen + bath tear outs, larger deck demolition projects, yard clean up with fencing material, roofing material (up to 20 square).

Our 12 cubic yard dumpster offers even more room for customers who are undergoing a bigger home remodeling project requiring more tear out. Often customers with large deck tear outs choose our 16 cubic yard dumpster that can handle 10′ x 30′ disassembled. Remodelers engaged in bigger home addition projects typically choose a 20 cubic yard dumpster rental with dimensions: 14.5 ft. long x 8 ft. wide x 5.4 ft. deep.

Moon Dumpster Rentals also includes commercial size dumpsters for St. Matthews, Louisville-area clients. Depending on your needs, our 30 cubic yard and 40 cubic yard dumpsters are ideal for construction job sites, manufacturing facilities, demolition projects and commercial recycling.

Benefits of Hiring Moon for Dumpster Rentals in St Matthews Kentucky

As a locally-owned company, we take great pride in providing you with the best service in the business. When you rent a dumpster with us, you are renting directly from the business owners. We are committed to providing you with high quality, clean dumpsters that are well-maintained and delivered on schedule as promised.

We work hard to provide you with the type of service we would also want and expect. This means we go to great measures to makes sure our dumpsters do not do any damage to your driveway or yard. We use small, light and driveway friendly trucks (unlike typical heavy dumpster trucks) in order to make this possible.

Another benefit of choosing a locally-owned dumpster rental company to service your needs is the cost savings you’ll receive. Since you are renting directly from us, you are able to avoid added charges that you’ll frequently see from dumpster rental companies that actually use brokers or middlemen to manage the arrangement.

Learn more about renting a dumpster in St. Matthews from Moon Dumpster Rentals by calling us today at 502-772-2821. You can also reserve your Moon dumpster rental online. We’re happy to give you a fast and free quote or to set up your dumpster rental delivery.

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