Landscaping

Myths & Realities About Tree Roots

Myth: Tree roots can grow as deeply as the crown is tall Reality: Most tree roots grow within 3 feet of the soil surface. Myth: A tree’s root zone extends only as far as the edge of the canopy. Reality: Tree roots can extend far beyond the tree’s crown and occupy anywhere from two to [...]

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Tree Preservation Checklist

Landscaping

Any trees to be removed must have all roots taken out and the resulting hole back-filled and compacted with suitable fill dirt. Compaction must achieve a minimum 95% of standard proctor density. If trees are to remain on the property, care should be taken not to disturb the root system or understory within a radius [...]

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Tree Preservation

Landscaping

When building a house, tree preservation is going to be a key aspect in the overall outcome of your homes appearance, value, and landscape beauty. It is ideal to keep as many trees on your lot as possible. If I were to estimate the value of a full grown tree, it would be from $2000 [...]

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