Unless the limb is fairly small or you are experienced in pruning tree limbs.

However, if you do decide to trim your own trees the USDA provides the following size guide to help you determine if it's safe or not to cut the branches: Branches smaller than 2 inches (or 5 centimeters) in diameter: Proceed.

Branches between 2 and 4 inches (or 5 and 10 centimeters) in diameter: Think it over. Mar 24, In conclusion, I think it is a good idea to know the rules and regulations for cutting down trees on your property before you do so. In most cases, you find the city is very fair and will allow you to remove a tree that you were not happy with as long as it is replaced with a new bushdig.barted Reading Time: 9 mins.

These are the trees which shed their leaves each year.

Evergreen Trees. Evergreen trees, such as pine, spruce, and fir, require little pruning. Dead, broken, and diseased branches can be removed at any time of year. Late winter is the best time to remove unwanted lower branches on evergreen trees.

Spruce and fir trees possess side or lateral buds on their newest (outermost) growth. Mar 10, Safety concerns are not often considered, but they're definitely a good reason to prune your trees.

Trimming the trees in your yard creates a safe environment for your family and friends. Well-pruned trees are stronger and healthier. Dead branches, diseased trees and weak limbs are all a danger to people and bushdig.barted Reading Time: 9 mins. Jun 28, No! Crossing property lines to trim or cut down a tree is not something you or your arborist can do.

Neither you nor your arborist may go onto a neighbor’s property or destroy the tree. If you do go onto a neighbor’s property or harm the tree, you could be liable for double or triple the value of the tree!

If the tree trunk sits entirely in your neighbor’s yard, they’re the owner. Yes, in fact some trees are best pruned in mid-summer. But for most trees it is best to wait until the tree is in a dormant state from winter until the buds swell in the spring for heavier pruning.

Will I need permission to remove a tree on my property?

Mar 25, So, you’re wondering – is this the only case? Au contraire In the case of Rony v Costa, a property owner hired an unlicensed day laborer to trim limbs that crossed his property line from a neighboring tree. Instead of researching the issue, the day laborer was turned loose on the trees like Jason in Friday the 13th.