Tree Safety

Learn how to save a dying tree: spot the signs, diagnose the cause, water and mulch correctly, prune dead wood, and know when to call an arborist.

A neighbor’s tree leaning over your house? You can trim overhanging branches but not remove the tree. How to handle a hazardous lean and who pays if it falls.

Can you make a neighbor cut down a dead or dangerous tree? You cannot force it, but documenting and sending written notice makes them liable if it falls.

Do you need a permit to cut down a tree on your own property? Learn when tree removal permits are required, when they are not, and how to check your local rules.

Is it illegal to cut down a tree on your own property? Usually no, but protected trees, permits, HOAs, and boundary trees are key exceptions to know first.

How much does it cost to remove a large tree? Typical price ranges by size and species, stump and emergency costs, and how to save money on tree removal.