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 November 2025
It was a move-out cleaning. She did very thorough, detailed work, and the owner was very happy with how clean the house was.
Roxy Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
FC Carpentry did a great job on my total house renovation, working quickly,and efficiently. Fred, and his crew , were professional, and easy to work with.
FCCarpentry
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Reviewed in January 2024
Did an excellent job on painting a school house
ADR Advanced Painting
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Reviewed in November 2023
They sprayed painted over chipped paint , had to come back to scrape , took two weeks the workers were nice and they worked hard
O'Brien's Family Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in December 2022
Norman and his crew are very professional and knowledgeable. Jake and Daniel methodically went around my house, addressing all the mouse/squirrel entries Norman had marked on his initial visit. The guys were polite and respectful of my property and answered all my questions. After work was...
Critterex, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
He is a pleasure to work with. He has taken care of our property for several years; tree work, burn brush, mow, seed, firewood, leaf blowing, He is a young man who understands customer service and the rewards of having a satisfied clientele. He has a beautiful dog , a wonderful wife, a new home...
P&C Landworks
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Reviewed in September 2021
Ruben and his team transformed my front yard completely They removed several trees as well as tons and tons of downed trees,limbs and brush They were very professional Cleaned up afterward and left a very happy customer
A & R Tree Services & More Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2020
Mr. J came highly recommended so after getting a few estimates we decided to use him. We couldn t be happier. Tommy removed a number of large trees that were threatening our house and creating a damp situation around the foundation. He then removed the stumps, blew the chips into the nearby...
Mr. J's Tree Service and Water Garden
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Reviewed in May 2020
Highly recommend and will use again. I was impressed with their concern for safety.....working slowly and efficiently. Their professionalism and experience was obvious. They stacked wood and brush neatly which is what I wanted. They were easy to communicate with email.They were punctual,...
The Family Tree Biz
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Reviewed in June 2015
Mike, the owner, showed up when he said he would to estimate the work. His quote was surprisingly affordable. His crew of five guys arrived on schedule with the necessary equipment.- big tree chipper, trucks for debris removal, cherry picker to reach the tops of trees, a walk-behind forklift...
Mike's Tree Service
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Brush Chipping questions, answered by experts

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.

The easiest way to remove bushes is first to cut the bush down. You may need to use a handsaw, pruning shears, or a chainsaw for thicker branches. Once you’ve removed most of the branches, you can then cut the base of the shrub as low to the ground as you can get. Then, with a shovel, dig around until you expose the roots. Dig out the roots, being careful not to leave any roots in the soil.

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.

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.

Professionals use appropriate equipment to prevent property damage and ensure efficiency.

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