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Guides from Live Oak Tree Service
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
September 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Prune It or Take It Down? How We Evaluate a Tree Before Deciding
The same defect can call for a different answer depending on structure, decay, roots, and what's underneath the canopy.
September 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Planting a New Tree or Shrub: Getting the Basics Right From Day One
A new planting's first season decides more about its future than most people expect.
September 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Deer Ticks in a Bergen County Yard: Where They Fit in Plant Health Care
Tick control isn't a separate errand, it's part of the same visit that keeps your trees and shrubs healthy.
September 23, 2026 · 4 min read
A Tree Just Came Down in the Storm: What to Do First
The moments right after a tree comes down matter more than most homeowners expect.
September 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Why We Never Use Spurs to Prune a Tree We're Keeping
Spurs have a real place in this trade, and it isn't on a tree that's staying in the ground.