Look at this gorgeous red oak over the house. It has obviously been well maintained over the years. Even if you don't know much about trees, it is possible for you to help keep them healthy and safe. Read through this section to learn what you can do for your trees on your own, and when it's time to call in a professional for advice or a tree inspection.

Often The main stem and all the branches on one side of this property-line tree have been drastically cut back. It was probably very beautiful and valuable previously, but now it's ugly and may not survive.we get calls from people asking what to do about a "scary" tree in their neighbor's yard or how to handle a "shared tree" problem. These issues can usually be resolved easily, but they are often the source of much stress and conflict. Sometimes actions are taken by one side which only make matters worse.

Here is some straightforward information that can help you maintain good will with your neighbors as you take care of trees on both sides of the property line.

There are good tree services and there are bad tree services. Many know and care about what they are doing, some do it only for a "quick buck." Some are honest, others aren’t. Some keep worker safety in mind, others don't.

This is what happened to a homeowner in Roswell who didn't know what kind of questions to ask before she hired a "Landscaping / Tree Service" to trim her tree.

Like any other profession, it's not so easy to tell the difference if you're an inexperienced customer. Here are some pointers to help you:

• Get the best care for your trees;
• Pay a price which is fair;
• Hire a company which is reliable and trustworthy;
• Use a company which follows time-proven safety rules for workers.

Read on to learn how to avoid the pitfalls of tree work and get the most "bang for your buck."