When people share a community, a mass of opinions can clash, and this is often the case when it comes to trees. While some love their vibrance, shade, beauty and natural aesthetic, others scoff at their clumsy roots, dropped leaves and sun-blocking canopies. To help you more clearly understand your rights and those of others,…

Many people have several types of trees on their property; they add shade and complement landscaping. Trees can also damage houses when they fall, however, so disputes between neighbors are not uncommon when one falls over a property line. So, if a tree falls on a neighbor’s house, who’s liable? It depends. When a Homeowner…

Trees planted near property lines can sometimes overhang onto a neighboring residence, leading to questions about who has the right to trim them. Here are a few basic rules about such ambiguities, but you should always check with local governing bodies to make sure they apply to your area. How to Determine Property Lines While…

Georgia is one of the most beautiful states in the Union, but one of the reasons why it’s so green and lush is moisture. We get hot and humid summers and ice storms in the winter, and your landscaping might succumb to the extremes if you aren’t careful. We here at Gordon Pro Tree Service…

There’s a reason why artillery or shotgun fungus has such an ominous name. It’s a real pain to get rid of. You might think the black spots on the side of your house or car are mud splatter, but they could also be artillery fungus. Officially known as Sphaerobolus stellatus or Sphaerobolus iowensis – those…