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Tree service guides
Each guide opens with a short answer, then explains the reasoning. Local rules link to official sources.
Problem guides
Something has already gone wrong. What to do first, who to call, and who is responsible.
A Tree Fell on the House: What to Do
The first steps, in order, and what your insurer and the tree crew will need.
Tree Leaning Toward the House: Is It Dangerous?
How to tell a harmless lean from a failing root plate, and what to do today.
A Neighbor's Tree Fell in My Yard: Who Is Responsible?
Who is usually responsible, when the neighbor is liable, and how to handle it without a feud.
Tree or Branch on a Power Line: What to Do
Which lines are the utility's, which are yours, and why 10 feet matters.
Decision guides
Help deciding whether a tree is dead, whether it can be saved, and what insurance covers.
Is My Tree Dead or Just Dormant?
Five tests to tell a dead tree from a dormant or stressed one.
Can a Storm-Damaged Tree Be Saved?
A practical test for which damaged trees recover and which should come down.
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Tree Removal?
When homeowners insurance covers tree removal, where the limits sit, and when it will not.
Questions and answers
Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask most about trees, neighbors, permits, roots and storms.
Can I Cut Down a Tree on My Own Property?
How to find out in ten minutes whether your city regulates the tree you want removed.
Who Owns a Tree on the Property Line?
Trunk location usually decides ownership, and shared trees need both owners' agreement.
Can I Trim My Neighbor's Tree?
You can usually trim branches back to the line, but not in a way that harms the tree.
Are Tree Roots Damaging My Foundation?
Roots rarely crack sound foundations, but they can add to settling in clay soils.
Why Are My Tree's Leaves Turning Brown?
Drought, heat, root damage and disease cause most summer browning. Here is how to tell them apart.
Mushrooms at the Base of a Tree: What They Mean
Mushrooms at the base often mean root or trunk decay. Here is what they can and cannot tell you.
Should I Remove a Tree Before Selling My House?
Remove dead and dangerous trees; keep healthy shade trees, which usually add appeal.
How Long Does a Stump Take to Rot?
Years to decades, depending on size and species. Grinding is the fast answer.
When Is the Best Time to Trim Trees?
Late winter for most trees, with exceptions for oaks, flowering trees and dead wood.
Why Is My Tree Dropping Branches?
Dead wood, weak attachments, decay and summer branch drop are the usual reasons.
Can a Split Tree Trunk Be Repaired?
Sometimes, if the split is fresh and small. Wide or decayed splits usually mean removal.
Tree Struck by Lightning: What Now?
Check for fire and hangers, water the tree, and wait to judge recovery.
Tree Roots in the Sewer Line: What to Do
Roots find cracks in old pipes. The pipe needs repair; the tree may not need to go.
How to Choose a Tree Service Company
Insurance, licensing where required, a written scope and the right equipment.
A Neighbor's Dead Tree Threatens My House
Give written notice, document it, and know when the city can step in.
Can I Plant a Tree Under Power Lines?
Yes, if it stays small. Large trees under lines end up cut into awkward shapes.
Should I Top My Tree?
No. Topping makes trees weaker and taller again within years. Reduction is the alternative.
Woodpecker Holes in My Tree: What They Mean
Woodpeckers often follow insects. The holes can be a clue to borers or decay.
Is It Safe to Cut Down a Tree Myself?
Small trees in open ground, maybe. Anything near a house, wires or over head height, no.
A Storm Is Coming: What About My Trees?
What to check before a big storm, what to do during it, and what to look for after.
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