Questions I here many times in the field are “will cutting roots kill my tree or how close to the tree can I cut the roots without harming the tree or what percentage of tree roots can be cut without harming the tree heath?” Of course cutting
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We started the tree removal service in Richmond at 10:00am. I had a 3 man crew assisting with the ground work. The first two images show the trees located between the two houses. The home owner (blue house) stated that the trees are actually shrubs that were
Read more →Whether or not you need a permit to remove a tree in Contra Costa County depends on what kind of tree it is, how large it is, and where the tree is planted. Contra Costa County provides for the preservation of certain protected trees in unincorporated areas
Read more →A general rule for mature trees is to deep water once or twice a month for about 2 hours. This can be done with a slow water flow from a garden hose or a soaker hose. Make sure the soil is absorbing the water and it is
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The dieback of Monterey Pines is caused by the disease Pitch Canker (fungus Fusarium circinatum). Insects (beetles) carry and transmit the disease from one tree to another. The fungus causes infections which obstruct the flow of water and eventually the needles/branches die off. The disease was first
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What rights does a homeowner have when a neighbor’s tree branch hangs over the property line? When a neighbors tree branch is over hanging an adjoining property line, the adjoining property owner has an absolute right to cut the branch up to the property line. Courts have
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