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Pruning Trees in Fall

Pruning Trees in Fall

Why You Should Wait

Tree pruning is an important part of regular maintenance. Removing a dead or diseased branch could mean the difference between preventing it from falling and causing damage or having the disease spread. However, pruning trees in fall is not recommended unless it’s for dire, preventative reasons. Find out why. Read more

Fall Tree Care Tips

Fall Tree Care Tips

From the Ground Up

As the season transitions to fall, all eyes turn to trees. While most of the attention is on the brightly colored leaves, there should also be some consideration for the branches, trunk, and roots. Here are some fall tree care tips to keep in mind before, during, and after the leaves change and drop. Read more

Fallen Tree Removal

Fallen Tree Removal

Who to Call & Who Pays

If a tree falls on your house, but it’s not planted in your yard, who pays for the damage? Get to the root of the fallen tree removal process to weigh your options. Read more

Dealing with a Neighbor’s Tree

Dealing with a Neighbor’s Tree

Know Your Rights & What Not to Do

After assessing a neighboring tree and talking with that neighbor about what needs to be done, it’s time to get to work. Here are some do’s and don’ts when it comes to dealing with a neighbor’s tree. Read more

Talking with Your Neighbor about Tree Care

Talking with Your Neighbor about Tree Care

Plus Additional Action When Talking Doesn’t Work

Once you’ve determined who’s liable for the tree, and that the issue shouldn’t be ignored, now it’s time to be neighborly. Here are some tips for talking with your neighbor about tree care. Read more

Determining Tree Pruning Liability

Determining Tree Pruning Liability

Knowing the Rules and Your Rights

For some homeowners, the dream is to live in a quiet neighborhood where the people are friendly and the scenery is peaceful. Neighbors have the ability to enhance the home-owning experience or become a source of stress—especially if there’s an issue that needs to be addressed. One of these issues may involve a certain tree that’s planted close to the property line and has now grown into a hazard for the surrounding yards. Determining tree pruning liability can be an easy or complicated process—depending on the type of neighbors you have. Read more