Who is responsible for cleaning up debris from someone else’s tree that falls on my property?

• <div><p>If debris from a tree located in a government-owned space (such as a sidewalk, public school, or government property) falls in your yard, it is the city’s or state government’s responsibility to have the debris cleaned up. On the other hand, most states only hold a neighbor liable for cleaning up their tree’s debris if they were negligent in caring for the tree.</p></div>

Can you mulch too many leaves?

• <div><p>It’s possible to over-mulch leaves. If the leaf mulch is thick enough that it’s blocking and smothering the grass, that’s a problem. Ideally, you should still be able to see the grass when you’re done mulching to ensure its ability to continue growing. The solution is to make another pass at the top layer of leaf mulch to collect some of the top layer.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2021
David repaired significant chip on our granite countertop. He really did an excellent job! Loks like chip was never there before. I definitely recommend his stone care service to anyone. Thank you David.
Capitol Stone Care
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Reviewed in November 2019
The first thing you need to know is that Pro Painting is not a painting company per se. Rather, they are contractors that farm out the work. Yes, a company representative will come out and give a quote. Our guy Tim was very professional and courteous. My confidence was built on his demeanor....
Pro Painting & Restoration Corp.
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Reviewed in September 2018
Chip was my inspector and he was excellent. He arrived early and got right to work. He was very thorough, checking things I would have never thought to look at. He took a ton of pictures of everything too. The inspection lasted about an hour and a half. We talked everything over as he was going...
Safety-Net Inspections
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Reviewed in January 2018
Work was done perfectly. I contacted Jim on a Thursday and he arrived the following Monday afternoon as scheduled and on time. The whole project took about an hour. His equipment thoroughly ground down the stumps. He doesn't take away the chips but they can be used as mulch anywhere in your...
Hoffman Stump Grinding
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Reviewed in August 2017
Had to wait about 45 minutes to have it done. Had to have whole windshield replaced after I got hit by another stone several months later. That was $220. $100 to fix a chip seems high.
Safelite AutoGlass
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Reviewed in March 2017
Our experience with Brian at Jauch Painting was top notch. He was professional, respectful of our home and time, friendly and his prices were very reasonable. Not only that, it is the best paint job we have had. He and his crew sanded down everything and made sure there was no lint on the...
Jauch Painting and Decorating, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2016
Joe was on time and very professional he repaired the chip in our granite counter top. Can't even notice the repair Would hire Joe for any future repairs
Gulf Coast Surface Restoration
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Reviewed in May 2015
They did an excellent job and went above and beyond what I expected. They even removed some piles of brush that I had already cut down which they didnt have to do. John is very knowledgeable and I would recommend them to anyone. <br />
A-Timber Works Crane & Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2015
We noticed and brought up to Bill that some areas of the wood flooring did not meet in all joints. The work was done in June/July 2014. The work was almost complete when we started noticing several areas where the work was not very good. There were a few areas that were left uncompleted and...
Smith Construction Specialties
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Reviewed in August 2013
Had to have a pile of brush removed and tree limbs put into a chipper, along with a large stump removed. They did a great job and were very nice people to deal with. I will use them again, and recommend them to anyone looking for a quality yet reasonable tree or tree limb service. <br />
Woody's Tree Service
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If debris from a tree located in a government-owned space (such as a sidewalk, public school, or government property) falls in your yard, it is the city’s or state government’s responsibility to have the debris cleaned up. On the other hand, most states only hold a neighbor liable for cleaning up their tree’s debris if they were negligent in caring for the tree.

We always recommend wearing a protective mask when blowing leaves (as well as goggles if possible). Blowing leaves creates a lot of dust, and in many cases that dust contains a bunch of allergens that can make those sensitive very miserable. Even worse, moldy leaves can contain fungi and bacteria that could make humans as animals very sick. Mask up before starting your leaf project, and if anyone is helping you collect the leaves it’s a good idea if they wear a mask, too.

It’s possible to over-mulch leaves. If the leaf mulch is thick enough that it’s blocking and smothering the grass, that’s a problem. Ideally, you should still be able to see the grass when you’re done mulching to ensure its ability to continue growing. The solution is to make another pass at the top layer of leaf mulch to collect some of the top layer.

Trimming a rose bush is similar to cutting back your shrubs or other bushes.

First, you’ll start by removing old, damaged, or diseased branches from the base. Next, thin out the plant's interior by removing thin, weak branches. Finally, you’ll want to cut off buds where the leaves meet the stem.

Trim away using a 45-degree angle, as this will help with water runoff and promote new growth outward.

Unless it’s rubber or you need to prune suckers and remove weeds, you shouldn’t need to get rid of the old mulch around your tree. Simply push old mulch a few inches away from the trunk of your tree and then top it off with enough fresh mulch to reach 3 to 4 inches in height.

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