What Allegheny County’s Tree Preservation Ordinance Covers and When You Need a Permit

What Allegheny County’s Tree Preservation Ordinance Covers and When You Need a Permit

Key Takeaways Tree removal and pruning feel like private decisions made on private property and in many cases they are. But in Pittsburgh and across Allegheny County’s municipalities, meaningful regulations govern what you can and cannot do with trees. The most common mistake property owners make is assuming that a tree on or near their […]

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Why Pittsburgh’s Hilly Terrain Makes Tree Removal More Complex and More Expensive Than Flat Ground

Why Pittsburgh’s Hilly Terrain Makes Tree Removal More Complex and More Expensive Than Flat Ground

 Key Takeaways Ask anyone who has tried to back a moving truck into a South Side Slopes driveway and they’ll confirm what Pittsburgh residents already know: this city was not built on flat land. From the bluffs above the Monongahela to the wooded ravines of Fox Chapel, Pittsburgh’s terrain is defined by elevation changes, narrow […]

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How to Take Care of a Red Maple Tree in Your Pittsburgh Yard

How to Take Care of a Red Maple Tree in Your Pittsburgh Yard

Key Takeaways Red maples are one of the most useful shade trees for residential properties because they adapt well to a wide range of soils and climates. In Pittsburgh, Red maples can perform especially well when they are planted in the right spot and maintained with care. Their color, growth rate, and canopy shape make […]

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