Author: Keith Brown

Installing Irrigation Systems Around Trees

Installing an irrigation system IS the number one thing you can do to improve the overall health and beauty of your landscape. Just look at Arizona. They took the desert and made some of the most lush golf courses in the country. Irrigation is good for the trees, too, not just the grass. But, be careful, there are some issues.
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My Neighbor’s Tree Hangs Over My Property

…And I don’t like it. What is the deal here. It’s his tree but it’s hanging on my side and it’s bothering me. When a tree crosses property lines, that tree is considered shared property. Trees don’t really seem to be as concerned about property lines as we do. In fact, I’d say that on almost every property I visit, there is at least one tree that spans over a property line. Unfortunately, people don’t always have agreeable opinions about the trees. If you have a neighbor’s tree hanging over your property there are a few things you should know.
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Building a Patio or Deck Around Trees

Quite opposite of the typical instinctive thought, putting a patio around a tree can be very beneficial to the tree. I will cover the fundamental benefit the tree receives from a patio and discuss the pros and cons of different construction materials / techniques.
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Constructing In-Ground Swimming Pools Around Trees

Quite possibly the only thing better than being under a shade tree in the summer is taking a dip in the pool. If you are planning to build an in-gound pool near one of your prized trees be careful. You are going to be digging a big hole in the ground and will likely be taking many tree roots in the process.
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Post Construction Tree Care

Tree care that takes place after the construction process is arguably the most part of mitigating damage from the construction process. Even if you had a great tree protection plan and follow it to the “T”, there is going to be damage done. Probably to both the canopy and especially the root system. It will take the trees years to recover from the damage. But, engaging in appropriate after care will help speed up the recovery and minimize the signs of stress.
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Tree Protection During the Construction Process

You basic plan should be outlined by the time construction begins. Things change during construction and your tree needs may change as well. There are a few things you should be ready to manage while construction is going on.
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Protecting Trees Before Construction Starts

Good tree protection starts with planning. At this stage changes can be made to move buildings, parking lots, utility lines, etc. And, schedules and expectations can be established to ensure the trees get what they need when they need it and provisions can be made for after care. There are a few specific strategies that need to be articulated at the planning stage.
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Construction Site Tree Protection

There are several facets of construction site tree protection that need to be covered. Most of the basics are pretty straight forward. Since all construction sites are different, the tricky part is understanding the impact to trees on your particular site. Some of the things you can do yourself, and some of the techniques will require you to hire a professional tree guy.
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