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  1. R

    I Was told to use Copper sulfate to STOP large roots from advancing around Foundation

    I have a maple VERY close to the house, This tree WAS hanging OVER my home, and I managed to have it trimmed all the way back. The other half is hanging the other way. I felt good for a while. Then people began telling me the root structure of these trees is VERY aggressive and could cause...
  2. I

    Silver maple - should it stay or should it go?

    We have a 75’ tall silver maple shade tree that extends over our house and over the neighbor’s as well. Some say it’s a “junk tree”, brittle and dangerous. They say we should have it removed. I’ve had five tree guys out and only one thought it needed removing. Would you take it out or leave it...
  3. C

    How close can we build to our silver maple?

    We are planning for an addition to our house and the only place to put it will require digging 14-16 feet away from the large silver maple (130 inch circumfrance) in our back yard. We are hoping to do a full basement under the addition as well. I truly am hoping the tree is mature enough to...
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