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Shreveport Homeowners: 30 Inches Is the Permit Cutoff and a Checklist
Find out if your Shreveport tree needs a permit. Learn the 30 inches public right of way cutoff, the $50 fee, and grab a printable homeowner checklist to...
3 Steps to Stop Tree Service Scams Before They Start
Use three immediate steps homeowners can take to stop tree service scams: refuse same day pressure, verify insurance by phone, and demand a written scope.
U.S. Homeowners: Read the Easement, Call 811, Document Tree Work
U.S. homeowners: Protect trees on utility easements with practical steps—read your recorded easement, call 811, notify the utility, document work, and...
Deep Grind or Excavate: How Homeowners Plant After Stump Grinding
Homeowners' practical plan for planting after stump grinding: seed or sod same day; trees 3–8 ft away, or wait/excavate. Includes checklist.
Act Within 24–72 Hours: Dead Tree Liability in Shreveport
Local arborist Tatum explains how Shreveport and North Louisiana homeowners can spot hazardous dead trees, document defects, and arrange licensed removal...
3–12 Months to Age Wood Chips After Tree Removal, Homeowners' Mulch
Homeowners: reuse or dispose of wood chips after tree removal. Exact mulch depth (3–6 inches), age chips 3–12 months, plus pro staging and giveaway options.
Fix Driveway Heave Over 1.5 Inches: Root First Repair for Homeowners
Homeowners: stop recurring driveway cracks with a root first fix that finds the root, installs a deep barrier, and rebuilds the base.
Homeowners: Inspect Dangerous Trees in Three Zones Before an Emergency
A homeowner-focused routine to assess dangerous trees: inspect root collar, trunk, and crown; document defects; learn which hazards need an arborist now.
5 Quick On Site Checks for Homeowners to Spot a Dangerous Leaning Tree
Five quick on site checks for homeowners to spot a dangerous leaning tree, secure the drop zone, and know when to call an arborist.