About
Ben McInerney

Founder and writer for Home Garden Guides blog
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BACKGROUND

Ben boasts more than two decades of expertise as a certified Arborist. He launched his own venture specializing in lawn mowing and garden upkeep at 22, subsequently delving into arboriculture studies. His academic journey culminated in the formation of his Sydney, Australia-based tree pruning and removal business.

Since then ben has founded runs several websites such as www.gotreequotes.com and www.homegardenguides.com. Both are aimed at sharing his knowledge of Arboriculture and DIY home improvements such as lawns, fencing, painting and mold remediation.

Latest from Benjamin McInerny
How Many 8 foot Sections of Fence to Enclose A 1 Acre Lot

8-foot section fences are easy to install. It makes them a leading fence material for all types of land. How many do you need to fence a 1-acre lot? An acre of land is 43,560 square feet. The circumference of a 1 acre lot is 739.8 linear feet. Divide the length by 8 to get […]

What Is a Spite Fence

Unfortunately, some of us don’t get along with our neighbors for a myriad of reasons. But some conflicts get escalated to the next level and the dividing fence sometimes gets used as ammunition. Just as the name suggests, a spite fence is one erected or maintained for the purpose of annoying a neighbor. It is […]

How Many Feet OF Fence For 1 4 Acre Lot

Landowners want to know the cost of fencing 1/4 acre lot of land. You need to first find out the actual footage of your land. A one-acre lot measures 43,560 square feet. A 1/4 acre lot is 10,890 square feet. The square root of 10,890 gives you the length of the sides. Therefore, the sides […]

How Many Feet OF Fence For ½ Acre Lot

Many landowners want to know the cost of fencing ½ acre lot of land. You need to first find out how many feet your land is. A 1/2 acre lot is 21,780 square feet and 418 linear feet around the perimeter. This means you will need 418 feet of fencing material for 1/2 an acre […]

How Deep To Dig Fence Post Holes

One of the primary strengths of any fence is the depth. The deeper fence posts go into the ground, the stronger the fence is. Another consideration is the fence height and the type of posts in use. As a rule, the depth of fence post holes should be half the height of the finished posts. […]

Mississippi State mold laws

Mold is a widespread problem. If you plan to rent a property in Mississippi you must know your rights so you can protect yourself and your belongings in case of mold. Who is responsible for mold in Mississippi State? Under Mississippi law, a tenant must inform the landlord if he/she has actual knowledge of any […]

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