There are so many benefits provided by thriving, older trees in your yard. They’re beautiful all year round; they provide shade in the summer, reducing your energy bills; they add to the value and curb appeal of your home; they provide homes for birds and...
Across the United States, there’s a wide degree of variation in terms of urban tree populations and density. The Washington Post published an analysis that allows you to examine the number and distribution of trees in cities across America. It’s fascinating to look at the...
When most people imagine a city environment, they will probably imagine structures made of glass, concrete, asphalt, steel, and stone. From highways to skyscrapers, when we think of cities, we think of modern, manmade constructions. And for decades, this has more or less been an...
Dead trees are dangerous. It’s tempting for any homeowner to try and just look past them and hope that they’ll rot away peacefully and leave everyone alone … but that isn’t how things go (ever). A dead tree on your property is not only an...
If you have a dead or dying tree on your property, it needs to be removed. Many times, homeowners will try to avoid dealing with a dead tree, hoping it will just go away on its own (pro tip: it won’t). So if you’re at...
As a homeowner, you might be curious whether there are rules that prevent you from cutting branches off your trees that overhang public spaces – or maybe you’re wondering if you are actually required to remove them? Who takes care of the trees that exist...
