What Happens If You Leave a Dead Tree Standing?

What Happens If You Leave a Dead Tree Standing?

If you leave a dead tree standing, its branches, trunk, and root system will gradually become less stable. Limbs may break without much warning, and the entire tree can eventually fall onto a home, vehicle, fence, utility line, neighboring property, or anyone nearby. The risk generally increases as decay progresses. Pittsburgh’s wind, rain, wet snow, […]

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How We Deal With Drought-Stressed Trees in Pittsburgh, PA

How We Deal With Drought-Stressed Trees in Pittsburgh, PA

Drought stress does not always appear during dry weather. Some trees wilt quickly, while others reveal sparse growth, early leaf drop, or branch dieback weeks or months later. Brown leaves alone do not confirm drought. Compacted soil, restricted roots, drainage problems, pests, and disease can look similar. Our team evaluates the whole tree and its […]

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