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In most cases, a tree won’t grow back after its stump has been ground. Some trees can send up sprouts from roots left in the ground, but these are usually small shoots rather than a new tree, and they often fade out over time. Whether you see any regrowth depends mainly on the type of…

You can leave a tree stump if it’s out of the way and you don’t mind how it looks, but grinding it is usually the better choice if you want to use that space. The decision mostly comes down to where the stump is, how you plan to use the area and whether it’s causing…

If a tree or branch is touching a power line, stay far away and keep everyone else away too. Don’t touch the tree, the branch or the line, and call your electric utility right away, or 911 if a line is down, sparking or on fire. Trees and power lines are a dangerous mix. Only…

If a tree falls on your house, get everyone out of the damaged area right away and check for injuries, downed power lines and gas leaks. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or there are utility hazards, then contact your insurer and a tree service once everyone is safe. A tree on a roof can…

A tree emergency is any situation where a tree or large branch poses an immediate risk to people, a home or access to your property. Common examples include a tree on a house or vehicle, a tree touching power lines, a split or hanging limb over a used area, and a tree blocking the only…

In Missouri, oak trees generally shouldn’t be pruned or wounded from mid-March through June. The Missouri Department of Conservation advises avoiding that period because fresh wounds can let in oak wilt, a serious disease of oaks. Outside that window, oak pruning is considered much lower risk. Planning ahead can help you keep oaks healthy while…

Young trees are pruned to help them develop a strong, well-balanced structure while they’re still small. A few small, well-placed cuts early on can prevent the need for large, more damaging cuts when the tree is mature. Think of it as guiding a tree’s growth rather than correcting it later. Pruning young trees is usually…

Yes, pruning can hurt a tree when it’s done poorly, too heavily or at the wrong time. Careful, selective pruning usually helps a tree, but bad cuts and over-pruning can stress it, invite decay and weaken its structure. The difference comes down to how much is removed, where the cuts are made and why the…

Tree trimming isn’t necessary for every tree, but it often helps trees growing near homes, driveways, walkways and power lines. Trimming makes the most sense when branches are causing a clearance problem, are dead or damaged, or are growing in a way that could cause trouble later. Trees in the woods grow for decades without…

Homeowners can often handle light trimming on small branches they can reach from the ground with hand tools. Anything involving ladders, chainsaws, climbing, large limbs or branches near power lines is a job for a professional. The line between the two comes down to size, height and risk. Knowing where that line sits can save…