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What trees cost to remove here, when you need a permit, which oaks and pines are worth worrying about, and what to do before and after a storm.
Latest Gainesville Tree Articles
What to Do When a Storm Drops a Tree in Gainesville
A step-by-step plan for the first hours and days after a tree comes down on a Gainesville home, from power lines to insurance photos.
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Best Trees to Plant in Gainesville After a Tree Removal
Replacing a failed laurel oak or dead pine is a chance to plant something that will last. These are the species that fit Gainesville.
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Trees Near Power Lines in Gainesville: Who Handles What
The utility handles some lines and you handle others. Here's how GRU and Clay Electric split tree work around Gainesville.
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Pruning Live Oaks Before Hurricane Season in Gainesville
Live oaks are among the toughest trees in a Florida hurricane, and the right pruning before June keeps them that way.
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Pine Beetles and Dead Pines in Alachua County
Most dead pines around Gainesville have beetles in them, but the beetles usually aren't what killed the tree. Here's how to tell what you're dealing with.
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Why Laurel Oaks Fail in Gainesville Yards
Laurel oaks grow fast, shade a lot of Gainesville, and tend to rot from the inside once they pass 50. Here's what to look for.
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Do You Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in Gainesville, FL?
Gainesville and unincorporated Alachua County regulate different trees at different sizes, and the answer depends on which side of the city line you live on.
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How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Gainesville, FL?
Typical Gainesville tree removal prices by height and species, and the yard details that push a quote up or down.
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