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Thursday, April 4-April 10, 2019 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 23 C old weather can take its toll on a property, especially in regions of the world where winters are harsh. Most parts of the landscape are vulnerable to damage from winter storms, but trees may be especially susceptible. By the end of winter, many homeowners wonder if their trees would benefi t from some professional TLC. Tree services provide a host of services. While fall is a popular time to remove trees from a property, doing so in spring is not unheard of, especially if trees were affected by winter storms and now pose a threat to a home and the people who live inside it. Homeowners considering tree services can explore the following ways that some professional arbor attention can protect them and their homes. • Tree services can help protect a home's foundation. Old trees that stretch well into the sky can be captivating, but they also can pose a threat to a home's foundation. Such trees may have especially large root zones that may extend beneath walkways and even a home. In the latter instance, foundations may crack as roots try to stake their claim to the ground beneath a home. According to the home improvement resource HomeAdvisor, homeowners pay an average of just over $4,000 to repair foundation issues, though major problems can cost considerably more than that. A professional tree service can remove aging trees that might be beautiful and awe-inspiring but still pose a threat to a home and the areas surrounding it. • Tree services can improve visibility. Trees that have aged a bit since their last trimming might affect the view of a property from inside a home. Overgrown branches can compromise residents' ability to see and experience the natural beauty just outside their windows. The average homeowner may be able to trim short trees on his or her own, but if views from the second fl oor of a home or higher have been compromised, it's much safer to call a professional tree service. Such services have the right tools and experienced personnel necessary to safely trim high branches on tall trees. • Tree services can help prevent future damage. Even if trees made it through a recent winter unscathed, that's no guarantee next winter or even the coming seasons of spring, summer and fall won't ultimately prove their undoing. Travelers Insurance notes that weather-related roof damage, including damage resulting from falling limbs and branches weighed down by snow during the winter months, accounted for more than half of all Travelers property loss claims between 2009 and 2016. According to BNC Insurance and Risk Advisors, homeowners may be liable if a tree they knew posed a threat falls onto a passerby or a neighbor's property and causes damage or injury. Having all trees properly trimmed each year, but especially those that can fall on your home and your neighbors' homes, may prevent future damage and legal issues. How tree services can protect your property Tree services can ensure trees maintain their awe-inspiring beauty and help homeowners protect their homes and their belongings. T he 6th Annual Plant & Seed Swap will be held Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 8am until noon during the Foothills Farmers' Market located at 126 W Marion St, Shelby, NC. The intention of this event is to encourage seed saving and plant propagation, thereby strengthening the resilience of our local community. While bringing seeds and/or plants (root divisions, rhizome cuttings, stem cutting, potted perennials, etc) is encouraged, it is not required. There will be more than enough to go around and we encourage new gardeners and/or beginning community gardens to use this event as a resource to get started. We will provide everything needed to handle sharing: pens/markers, baggies, labels etc. In order to honor plant diversity & small farms, we ask that you please DO NOT bring GMO seed to share. If you are unaware of what a GMO seed is, you can fi nd more information by following this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_ modifi ed_crops. Also, in order to honor our native ecosystems, please DO NOT bring exotic, invasive plants to share. If you are unsure about a plant's status you can look it up online at the USDA Plant Database by following this link: http://plants.usda.gov/ java/noxious?rptType=State&statefi ps=37 If you would like to donate seeds in advance: 1) Label your seeds with the following information: name of plant, latin name (if known), year seed was harvested, story about the seed or where it came from, and planting instructions. 2) Drop off your seeds with the Compost Collective or Ardea Homestead Sanctuary on opening day of the Foothills Farmers' Market in the City Pavilion, located at 126 West Mation St., Shelby, NC (April 6, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM). You may also contact Ardea to arrange a different time to contribute seeds in advance (ardeasanctuary@gmail.com, 704-691- 5787). Ardea Homestead Sanctuary and Compost Collective to present... 6th Annual Plant & Seed Swap S & K GREENHOUSES 2725 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC (Near Beaver Dam Rd. Intersection) (Near Beaver Dam Rd. 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