Many NYC homeowners don’t realize that the tree in front of their house may not actually belong to them. Street trees are under the jurisdiction of NYC Parks Department; fines may be incurred for their removal without prior approval that…
If you both planted oak trees the same year, why is it that your oak tree is healthy and your neighbor’s isn’t? When it comes to answering, it’s typically a matter of timing. Cutting trees outside the correct season can…
If you own property in New York City, trees on or near your land are not just a landscaping matter. They are a legal one. NYC tree ordinances set clear rules about what you can and cannot do with trees…
Hurricane season runs from June through November. And if you’ve lived in New York long enough, you know what that really means — downed limbs, cracked sidewalks, and trees lying across cars after a bad storm. Planting the NYC most…
A massive oak tree crashes onto your Brooklyn home at 2 AM during a storm. Your car is crushed. Your roof is damaged. Water is pouring into your bedroom. This nightmare scenario happens more often than you think in New…
