What tree has the deepest roots?

• <div><p>The shepherd’s tree, native to the Kalahari Desert in Africa, holds the record for the deepest known tree roots at over <b>230 feet deep</b>. Some African communities refer to it as the “Tree of Life” since it provides food, shade, and medicinal properties to the surrounding community.</p></div>

Can you burn wood with Dutch elm disease?

• <div><p>Yes, burning wood with Dutch elm disease is a safer way to dispose of it than, say, tossing it in with the rest of your yard waste, which could potentially allow it to spread to healthy trees. But it’s always a good idea to check with your local government to make sure you’re complying with any ordinances about removing diseased trees as well as burning brush piles.</p></div>

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Q: How long do tree roots live after a tree is cut down?

• <div><p>Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don&rsquo;t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree. </p></div>

Q: What tree has the deepest roots?

• <div><p>The shepherd&rsquo;s tree, native to the Kalahari Desert in Africa, holds the record for the deepest known tree roots at over <b>230 feet deep</b>. Some African communities refer to it as the &ldquo;Tree of Life&rdquo; since it provides food, shade, and medicinal properties to the surrounding community.</p></div>

Q: What if I want to cut down a tree next to a power line?

• <div><p>Cutting down a tree next to power lines is never a DIY job, and it&rsquo;s a good idea to contact your utility company first. In most cases, the utility company will need to take care of any tree problems within 10 to 15 feet of power lines. If you want to remove the tree for aesthetic reasons, hire a pro to do the job. Trying to cut trees near power lines yourself can create many safety hazards, and you could be liable if you inadvertently cause damage to electrical equipment.</p></div>

Q: What is the best month to plant trees?

• <div><p>Late August, September, and mid-October are the ideal months for planting a young tree. However, the best time to plant a tree ultimately depends on when the weather transitions to fall-like conditions and eventually winter frost. As long as the hottest days of summer have passed and the ground hasn&rsquo;t frozen yet, you can still successfully plant trees.</p></div>

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Brian and his workers were so professional and did a great job. His costs were very reasonable for the amount of work done.Old house needed new box to replace old type with round fuses and rewiring in house. . He got all permits and upgraded the service . We are in rural northern dona ana...
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Bo did a great job! This dryer was complicated.
Lucero & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
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Good work, good service, good price.
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Reviewed in April 2021
They were very nice, but at one point they kept changing the schedule w/o letting me know. At one point it seemed like they did not want to do the job anymore.
ZNJ Communications Group, LLC
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The estimated quote was too high. Did not contact further. No other information.
M B Cleaning Service
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This company came to the job site and quoted me a price . They came over after a few days and completed the job. Honest and professional. Happy with their job performance.
O. R. J Landscaping
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Reviewed in November 2016
Great job getting rid of weeds that would have caused misery to our two dogs. I intend to emply their services again this spring to beautify our property. Well done!
Roadrunner Landscaping & Maintenance
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First response was very timely.
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I was in need of someone to come and do some clean up around my farm and home. It is almost impossible to find anyone in our area who is willing to do 'hard manual labor' but I saw the ad in the local paper. I called and he drove the 40 miles to see what I needed done. In two days he brought...
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They were very professional and efficient and were able to remove several difficult stains. All the furniture was handled carefully and put plastic protection squares on all the furniture bottoms to prevent bleeding onto the wet carpet. The house is 10 years old and the light colored carpets...
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

The shepherd’s tree, native to the Kalahari Desert in Africa, holds the record for the deepest known tree roots at over 230 feet deep. Some African communities refer to it as the “Tree of Life” since it provides food, shade, and medicinal properties to the surrounding community.

Cutting down a tree next to power lines is never a DIY job, and it’s a good idea to contact your utility company first. In most cases, the utility company will need to take care of any tree problems within 10 to 15 feet of power lines. If you want to remove the tree for aesthetic reasons, hire a pro to do the job. Trying to cut trees near power lines yourself can create many safety hazards, and you could be liable if you inadvertently cause damage to electrical equipment.

Late August, September, and mid-October are the ideal months for planting a young tree. However, the best time to plant a tree ultimately depends on when the weather transitions to fall-like conditions and eventually winter frost. As long as the hottest days of summer have passed and the ground hasn’t frozen yet, you can still successfully plant trees.

Yes, burning wood with Dutch elm disease is a safer way to dispose of it than, say, tossing it in with the rest of your yard waste, which could potentially allow it to spread to healthy trees. But it’s always a good idea to check with your local government to make sure you’re complying with any ordinances about removing diseased trees as well as burning brush piles.

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