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Do you need a permit to remove a tree in Orlando or Orange County, FL? The size limits, fees, exemptions, and fines for the City of Orlando and unincorporated Orange County, plus how to tell which one you're in.
When to prune crape myrtles in Central Florida, the right cuts to make, why topping them every year backfires, and how to fix a crape myrtle that's already been topped.
Simple checks to tell a dead tree from a dormant or struggling one in Central Florida, including oaks, pines, and palms, and when a dead tree becomes urgent.
Why tree roots crack driveways, sidewalks, and pool decks in Central Florida, and the options from root pruning to removal, without making the tree dangerous.
Rule-of-thumb distances for trees near homes, pool enclosures, and fences in Central Florida, what the real risks are, and what to do about a tree that's already too close.
How HOA approval for tree removal or major pruning usually works in Central Florida, what to include in your application, and what to do when a tree is an emergency.
How Florida's section 163.045 lets owners of single-family homes remove or prune a dangerous tree without a local permit, what documentation it takes, and what it doesn't cover.
A tree or limb on a power line is a utility emergency before it is a tree job. Who to call in Orlando, Winter Park, Kissimmee and nearby, and what happens next.
When Florida homeowners insurance pays for tree removal, when it doesn't, how hurricane deductibles change the math, and how to document a claim.
A tree or limb on your car: safety first, which policy covers the car versus the tree, and how to get the tree off without more damage.
Who's responsible when a neighbor's tree falls on your fence or yard in Florida, when negligence changes the answer, and how to get it cleared.
Why emergency and storm tree removal is priced differently from a scheduled job, what drives the cost, and how to avoid getting gouged after a storm.
Generally yes, back to the property line, with two limits. What Florida law lets you trim, who pays if their tree hits your roof, and how to avoid a feud.
Branches over or touching your roof cause more damage than most Orlando homeowners realize. Here's what they do, how much clearance you need, and how to fix it.
What an arborist does, how it differs from a general tree service or landscaper, and which one you need for your tree in Orlando.
Laurel oaks are everywhere in Orlando and cause more storm damage than almost any other tree. Learn the warning signs and when removal is the safer call.
Over-trimming palms into a 'hurricane cut' weakens them. Here's how to trim palm trees in Orlando the right way, and how often.
Not every leaning tree is a threat, but some need attention right away. How to tell the difference, and what to do about a tree leaning toward your Orlando home.
What tree removal really costs in the Orlando area, what drives the price up or down, and how to compare quotes without getting burned.
Why late summer is the right time to storm-proof Orlando trees, what to look for after months of full canopy, and what hurricane-season pruning prevents.
When tree removal needs a permit in Florida, what state law says about dangerous trees, and how to check Orlando-area rules before you cut.
The warning signs of a failing tree: fungus, cracks, lean, deadwood, and root damage, and which ones mean call someone this week.
A step-by-step guide for the first hours after storm tree damage: safety, insurance, what not to touch, and who to call.
Five checks that separate professional tree services from chainsaw-and-a-truck operations, and the questions worth asking before you sign.
