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Who’s Responsible When A Tree Falls?

Posted on November 13, 2012 | Leave a comment

In an unwelcome repeat of last summer’s scenario following the derecho, many Washington area homeowners are dealing with the aftermath of fallen trees caused by winds from Hurricane Sandy that swept across the Eastern Seaboard this week.

If you were spared from this situation last summer, you might assume that your neighbor would be responsible for assuming the costs of his tree that fell on your property.

But that may not be the case.

The general rule is that unless the neighbor knew or should have known that his tree was unsafe, he is not responsible even if it hurt you or your family member or damaged your property. Our courts follow the old common law: It’s your property, so take care of it, unless you can prove your neighbor was negligent.

Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/whos-responsible-when-a-tree-falls/2012/11/02/feece3d6-21c7-11e2-8448-81b1ce7d6978_story.html

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Winterize Your Yard – New England

Posted on October 30, 2011 | 2 comments

New England: Protect tree and shrubs.  Spray a natural deer repellant on evergreen tree bark to keep animals from snacking.  Then use an anti-desiccant spray, like Wiltproof on rhododendrons, azaleas and boxwoods protects them against icy winds.

For most everywhere:

  • Mulch Generously – Two inches of shredded bark, leaves or pine needles insulate plants and soil from the frost and winter’s drying wind and sun.
  • Trim Grass – Mow down to 2 1/2 to 3 inches in height before it goes dormant.  Then rake thoroughly to keep bugs from building nests.
  • Remove Dead Leaves – In wet clumps they smother grass, shelter insects and breed disease.  Mulch those on the lawn with your mower for natural fertilizer.
  • Rototill Veggie Gardens – Remove any remains of the past season’s crops which can become diseased.  Turn up 8 inches; this exposes most destruction insects, such as grubs, and their eggs to birds and the cold.

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