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Recently, I was asked by a retired couple to look at some trees on their property that an arborist they hired said needed to be removed. The trees were not perfect. They were older water oaks, but the ...

Q: How can I find someone qualified to tell me if a very large tree needs to be taken down? I’ve gotten conflicting comments. A: You need a certified arborist. He or she will be a member of the ...

Arborists are in great demand after a severe storm and will address the most dangerous situations first. Storms may break major limbs or topple trees. Removing heavy trees can be dangerous, and it's ...

Any carpenter worth his salt can build a treehouse. But precious few can do it with the long-term growth and health of the tree in mind. That's how certified arborist and builder Austin Wienecke found ...

Trees hang around the house so long, it’s easy to think of them as members of your extended family. You cherish them deeply, right down to their roots. But sometimes, they’ve got to go. Fortunately, ...

When we bought our home last October, I couldn’t tell you much about the 12 trees dotting the property. Then, sometime between the sewer lateral repair and the visit from the drainage contractor, a ...

Trees are a prominent and valuable asset in many home landscapes and public spaces. Losing a tree, especially one that has taken decades to mature, can be upsetting. How then do we know when we need ...

Whether you want to check them, salvage them or replace them, you may need an expert to care of your trees after this week's arboreal carnage. Heavy snow broke branches and snapped tree trunks after ...