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Questions tagged [tree-removal]

For questions about tree removal

Sometimes trees have to be removed - for example they may be causing building damage, or they are suffering from disease.

Use this tag for all questions about the best way to remove a tree. Larger trees will usually require a contractor or arborist, but here still remains the question of stump removal.

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What's the best way to remove Junipers?

I moved into my house a couple of years ago - part of the backyard is sloped (roughly 75' x 10' / 23m x 3m) and the developers planted what I believe to be Blue Pacific juniper along the hill to prevent erosion. I'm interested in completely getting…
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Peepal tree (Ficus religiosa) grows again and again, how do I stop it?

Ficus religiosa is a common tree in India, it is called 'Peepal' here. It can grow anywhere even where there is no proper soil. It also grows near wash-room ducts (drainage pipes) of the Apartment building. Personally I like this tree, but I cannot…
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how do I cut and stack brush for chipping?

I am cutting a lot of brush (stalks 1-2" diameter, never larger than 3")). And a few young trees up to 5" which I am denuding and disposing of the logs separately, so what remains is branches. I want to have someone take the brush away, and I…
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Do these trees/overgrown shrubs growing close to the house need to be cut?

There are five trees/shrubs around this house that are planted very close to it. Should they be removed? If so, what would be an appropriate method for removal? Would cutting them short be enough? Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5
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How to kill a tree without cutting it down

I've lived in my house for over 10 years now and for all of the years I've had a tree that has been nothing but a pain in my ass. It's never directly watered, but still seems to get plenty to constantly grow. I believe it is some sort of pepper…
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Why do tree cutters cut the limbs of the tree before taking down the trunk?

I've been watching the tree cutters outside taking down all of the Emerald Ash bore damaged trees. For some reason they always take down the limbs of the tree first, even using a Skyjack to gain addition altitude to reach the top branches. Only when…
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removing Italian cypress

My backyard has about ten Italian cypress trees which are 25 feet tall. I plan to cut them down but my backyard does not have an enough space to make the entire trees fall down. So, the trees should be cut piece by piece from the top, I believe.…
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