Planting or pruning trees near utility lines requires careful consideration.
Look for the utility friendly icon in search results lists.
Tree species and location can influence the fire safety of your home.
Although all vegetation can burn, research has shown that some
resist fire better than others.
Tree roots can cause costly damage to structures, hardscapes and underground
utilities. Care should be taken to space trees appropriately.
Natural areas are damaged by invasive plants. If you live in or near
a natural area, invasive species should not be planted.
Trees with defects in trunks, roots or branches can fail creating the
potential for property damage or even personal injury.
Proper planting, watering, feeding and pruning will lengthen a tree's
life, maintain it's safety and improve it's aesthetics.
Some plants produce substances or allergenic materials which can harm
humans or animals who come in contact with them.
An important consideration when large-scale tree
plantings occur, especially in areas of poor air quality.
